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Events: Startup Drinks, SPN Meetup, Cornstalks and more
From two of our own events (Startup Lessons Learned viewing party taking place now and a meetup on Wednesday) to Think Big Kansas City and Startup Drinks in Des Moines, there’s quite the range of activity taking place on the Prairie this week. With startup events every day …
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Q&A: Aaron Sloup of KC Hub talks innovation
Innovation is like hitting a grand slam in baseball. It changes the dynamics of the game, and though the innovator may get the credit for the swing, many players (scientists, engineers, investors, and academics) had to make it possible. KC Hub plans to help arrange a grand slam in Kansas City, engaging academics, innovators, entrepreneurs…
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Join the viewing parties: Startup Lessons Learned and Disrupt
With Startup Lessons Learned Conference and TechCrunch Disrupt happening simultaneously, there’s never been a better day to take a few hours (or a whole day) off of work to tune into free conference live streams. We’re hosting a party in Omaha for Startup Lessons Learned and Five Elms Capital is doing the same in Kansas…
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PrairieCast: Big Omaha 2011 recap show (Video)
On this week’s PrairieCast Andy Brudtkuhl and I were joined by Danny Schreiber, Robert Murphy, Andy Stoll and Shane Reiser, who offered their reactions to last week’s Big Omaha. Also, we’re evolving PrairieCast and would love to have your input. Please fill out this quick, three-question survey … PrairieCast is a live podcast, recorded …
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Legislators OK Angel Investment Tax Credit, other startup incentives
A pair of bills of particular interest to the local startup scene passed final reading in the Nebraska unicameral on Wednesday. Legislators approved the Angel Investment Tax-Credit Act and the Business Innovation Act as well as a couple of other bills with implications for entrepreneurs. The Angel Investment Act (LB389) gives 35-percent (40 in distressed…
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Join us Monday for Startup Lessons Learned viewing party
Our apologies for the very late notice on this event, but if you’re able to carve out some time on Monday to join us for the Startup Lessons Learned viewing party, you’ll be thanking us right after. Now in its second year, this day-long conference is designed to unite those interested in what it takes…
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With planned focus groups, Xuba works to sprout Bloom’s growth
Whether they’re sidestepping down a department store aisle, racing to a drug store or taking a virtual stroll online, few women see shopping for beauty products as a walk in the park. Nailing down the products that work best, from skin tone to hair texture, can be an arduous process to say the least. But,…
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Weekly Wrap-Up: The Big Omaha 2011 recap show (Video)
Mentioned this week: Filming live from blanc burgers + bottles, “Silicon Prairie News Meetup on May 25 at blanc burgers + bottles.” Big Omaha recap – Thanks to the many involved! “Introducing William Fisher’s View from the FishBowl: ‘Why me?’ ” “Zaarly app now live, offers being posted on the Silicon Prairie” “Join us Monday…
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Silicon Prairie News Meetup on May 25 at blanc burgers + bottles
This one is going to be tasty. Join us next Wednesday, May 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at blanc burgers + bottles at Midtown Crossing for our second Silicon Prairie News Meetup. Just over one month since our first meetup, we’re hoping to bring folks together to converse about stories on our blog, new…
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Green Bein’ launches Synch, allowing users to build their own games
Have you ever thought about designing your own video game? With Green Bein’ Productions new product, Synch, you can build your own game and then challenge your friends to play it. Deana Ward, vice president of Green Bein’, says that kids and adults love the new product. “Well, the only marketing we …