Corporate Innovation
Last year, Nathan Coberly found himself asking how to get more people into tech. The Physicians Mutual Vice President of Enterprise Architecture and Development was part of a subcommittee of the Nebraska Tech Collaborative trying to develop a strategy for career changers and veterans to pursue IT. Coberly himself had transitioned from the military into…
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Gv Freeman wanted to cultivate joy and reduce suffering in the software industry. Having grown up feeling out-of-the-loop in Central Nebraska, the St. Louis-based entrepreneur burned extra hours to find opportunities in the tech industry. Self-care wasn’t a priority. It wasn’t even on his radar. In true startup spirit, he singlemindedly drove himself to build…
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A first-rate developer is easy to spot. You can quantify how many languages a person knows, how effectively they work, how much value they offer. Evidence of their talent is tangible, well-documented, and often literally glowing. Good managerial candidates are less noticeable. Someone might be a persuasive presenter of innovative ideas, but lack follow-through. Another…
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This is a guest post by Union Pacific Railroad. Union Pacific’s programmers are gearing up to launch a new developer portal that will significantly enhance customer experience and be the first of its kind in the railroad industry. Currently in pilot mode, the technology will allow customers to access and interact with relevant railroad data…
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Last week, SPN caught up with the Director of Innovation at Nelnet, Brian Ardinger. Brian is also the founder of InsideOutside.io, makers of the IO Podcast and the IO Summit. The Summit is coming to Lincoln on October 20 as part of the Startup Week festivities. The interview covered a number of topics and includes…
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At a recent division meeting, Jerry Sayre, Chief Software Engineer at Mutual of Omaha, donned a white lab coat and took to the stage. But rather than talking about technology, he spoke about the importance of experimentation and the use of the scientific method. “We need to consider what is required for us to be…
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The company’s product Thoraguard automates post-surgical chest tube management in order to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
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The company’s platform is designed to analyze the genetic information carried in nucleic acid molecules such as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in animals or ribonucleic acid (RNA) in some pathogens.
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Nobl has developed a platform that is changing how healthcare organizations provide care and receive feedback to improve patients’ experiences. This is done by using the application for rounding in different care environments and for a variety of purposes. The platform is designed to replace manually tracked processes done on paper; it is built to…
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Five Nebraska companies demoed their companies last week at the 7th NMotion Demo Day at the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln. The event was an opportunity for early-stage companies to practice their pitches and garner more exposure during the public event. NMotion’s 42 portfolio companies have collectively raised $10.56 million in financing, generated 46 jobs,…
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