Posts by Stefanie Monge
Prairie Portraits: Justin Krug
We’re relaunching Prairie Portraits and asking the same 5 questions to community builders, founders and funders to get their perspective on the Nebraska startup ecosystem. Check it out!
Read MoreNebraska startup Geokey closes $2M seed round
Geokey recently closed a $2M round of seed funding that the company will use to expand its mobile access control platform to more apartment complexes around the U.S. over the next 18 months.
Read MoreVenture Capital Guide | Part 2
Part 2 of the Venture Capital Guide introduces the multiple funding stages that high growth startups progress through. It covers what matters to founders and funders at each stage along with milestones.
Read MoreVenture Capital Guide | Part 1
Part 1 of the Venture Capital Guide gives an overview of the venture capital funding model. It outlines key terms and concepts. Continue on to Part 2 to learn about funding stages.
Read MoreForging a path at the intersection of emerging technology and media
It’s impossible to predict where technology will go in the future. But it is possible to train students to think critically about emerging technologies and how to leverage them in an innovative and ethical way. That’s exactly what the first graduates of UNL’s Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts intend to do.
Read MoreThis Omaha designer is 3D printing the future of eyewear
Omaha-based Alan Tipp was one of SPN’s first interviews way back in 2009 when he was designing performance eyewear for Under Armour. Since then he’s accumulated dozens of patents and launched an innovation consultancy to help other inventors turn their ideas into retail-ready products.
Read MoreSix Nebraska companies among the NMotion Growth Accelerator 2023 cohort
The NMotion Growth Accelerator is a 12-week investment-for-equity accelerator that provides selected startups access to experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors who can help them refine their business models, develop their products, and prepare to fundraise. Keep reading to meet the 2023 cohort.
Read MoreStartup Office Hours on Hiring – Audio Replay
When should you start hiring at your startup? What qualities are important in your early hires? How can you tell if a candidate will be a good fit? Check out the answers to these questions and more in the launch of SPN Startup Office Hours.
Read MoreMaxwell joins the elite ranks of Nebraska-based Techstars alum
Omaha startup Maxwell recently completed the prestigious Techstars accelerator. They’re only the third company from Nebraska ever to participate in the program. Read about their experience and takeaways.
Read MoreIncreasing access to information and community
Startup Office Hours is our version of mentoring at scale. With this new monthly series we’ll feature guest experts who dig into a specific topic relevant to folks in the startup ecosystem. Join us April 25th to discuss startup hiring with advice for both hiring managers and job candidates.
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