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Guest Editorial: Why agtech startups fail and what we can learn
The following is a guest editorial co-authored by UNL researchers Ankit Chandra and Ishani Lal based on findings from their white paper, “Why AgTech Startups Fail? Evidence from Global Shutdown Patterns in 2025 and the Cost-Adoption Mismatch Effect”.
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Guest Editorial: Support Nebraska Business with LB 1185
The following is a guest editorial from Health Mello, president & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber.
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Guest Editorial: Five easy steps to speak up for startups at the state level
The following is a guest editorial from Scott Henderson, managing principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor.
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Guest Editorial: Keep Nebraska’s Innovation Momentum Alive
The following is a guest editorial from Tech Nebraska Executive Director Emily Allen.
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2022 proves Missouri is the next U.S. tech hub
This is an opinion piece by Subash Alias and does not necessarily reflect the views of Silicon Prairie News. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way humans move through the world. From social distancing to widespread masking to telecommuting, most people’s lives look a lot different now than in February 2020. The American tech industry hasn’t…
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How fintech application development is transforming the finance industry
This is an op-ed contributed by Robert McMillen and does not necessarily reflect the views of Silicon Prairie News. Technological improvements are playing an essential role in all industries, allowing businesses and individuals to complete tasks with a few clicks of a mouse, saving time and money. With the advanced techniques and customer demands, the…
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Against “work theatre”: a case for the 32-hour workweek
This is an op-ed by SPN’s interim managing editor, Tom McCauley, and does not necessarily reflect the views of Silicon Prairie News or its advertisers. On New Year’s Eve, I listened to a story about the push for a four-day workweek in America. It was eye-opening and provocative. While we may consider the five-day workweek…
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“Fail fast” or, the principles of Agile – The “A” Word – 07
This is the seventh and final installment of the “A” Word, Emily Truax’s series of articles on Agile. The rest can be found here, here, here, here, here and here. Since we started our Agile rebranding adventure, our main focus has been on updating the terminology within the Agile Manifesto. We’ve updated the values with a fresh new…
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Hip, hip, hippocampus: how driving games can build your brain
I lead a reasonably stressful life. Sometimes by choice, sometimes not. In addition to a challenging full time job and occasional freelance work, I try to quadrangulate my hobbies—writing, music, comedy, art—to the best of my ability. It’s not easy. It’s not supposed to be. Stress can be good. When it kicks in hard, it can help…
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The “A” Word – 06 – OPEN RESPONSE TO CHANGE over A PLAN TO FOLLOW
This is part six of the “A” Word, Emily Truax’s ongoing series of articles on Agile. For previous installments, click here, here, here, here or here. Full disclosure, I’m a nerd. (I know, it’s a shock, but I’m comfortable with who I am.) I enjoy watching competitive esports, DOTA 2 especially. For the uninitiated, DOTA 2 is a…