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Justin Wilcox preaches on Lean Startup movement in Lincoln
Justin Wilcox learned the hard way how to fail fast. He worked for Microsoft for five years, helping to create technology behind its Vista operating system before venturing out on his own with Nimbus, a health startup he created that lasted a year and a half. It took him 18 months to realize he built…
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Reynolds shifting roles at Chamber as he takes on heavier load at RaceNote
Dusty Reynolds is shifting roles at the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s director of entrepreneurship and innovation and one of the well-respected leaders of Omaha’s startup community is stepping down from his position to shift his focus to RaceNote, his own startup that’s starting to take off…
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IT systems analyst, Orca specialist, senior systems engineer and 25 more
Every week, Silicon Prairie News presents opportunities in the region’s tech, startup and creative community. From a contract job to a co-founder role, these positions are submitted by companies and gathered from public postings…
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Kander: Startups fail because they lack customers, not funding
Speaking before a crowd of more than 600 businessmen and women at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Breakfast Wednesday morning, Diana Kander, senior fellow at the Kauffman Foundation, urged entrepreneurs to ditch the traditional business plan and adopt a more customer-based approach.
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Weekly Recap: Hudl in the NY Times, EyeVerify on Fox, a blog on pivots
Every Monday Silicon Prairie News’ editorial team will share some of the interesting regional content we’ve read as well as SPN’s most-read stories over the last week…
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Storylines: Kansas City preps for a national stage, welcomes new players
It’s been six months since Omaha editor Jordan Pascale has been on the job, and he reported on a lot in his first few months. We were taken back by all the movement, which got us to thinking, “What have been the key storylines for each region?” Each has had a unique story, and over the next…
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Why NMotion accelerator was a “no brainer” for Nobl’s Brett Byman
I learned at an early age that as entrepreneurs, the odds are against us. That’s because I grew up in a family full of entrepreneurs. I grew up cleaning public toilets at rest areas along Interstate 80 in Nebraska. My parents own a janitorial company that had contracts with the state Department of Roads and…
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Omaha Code School students getting hired by “supporting employers”
Flywheel. Lemonly. Agape Red. Errvin & Smith. Those are some of Omaha Code School’s employer partners. They’re also some of the companies that have hired code school graduates in recent weeks. At least four of 12 students have been hired for jobs while others have internships or plans to move.
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.NET developer, system analyst, interactive desiger and 33 more
Every week, Silicon Prairie News presents opportunities in the region’s tech, startup and creative community. From a contract job to a co-founder role, these positions are submitted by companies and gathered from public postings. To submit a job listing for consideration (free), complete our job board submission form. To feature a job listing (paid), select…
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Storylines: Iowa community continues to expand, come together
It’s been six months since Omaha editor Jordan Pascale has been on the job, and he reported on a lot in his first few months. We were taken back by all the movement, which got us to thinking, “What have been the key storylines for each region?” Each has had a unique story, and over…