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PrairieCast: Alexander Grgurich of TEDxDesMoines
In the most recent PrairieCast, Andy and I talk with Alexander Grgurich, who is facilitating the first ever TEDxDesMoines. This event is a licensed, local iteration of the famed TED Talks series from California featuring local speakers intermingled with video presentations from past TED events. We discuss the recent speaker announcement, the process of securing…
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TEDxDesMoines speaker lineup announced
When the renowned TED talks series makes its local debut in Des Moines next month, the one day event will feature…
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Local version of world-renowned TED Talks taking place May 16
The popular TED conference series is coming to Des Moines in the form of TEDxDesMoines. TEDx is TED’s series of licensed, locally-organized independent events taking place all over the world. TEDxDesMoines is scheduled for Sunday, May 16 in the State of Iowa Historical Building (600 E. Locust). The Des Moines event will be a combination…
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Brewspace DSM wins the Creative Capital Pitch Session
A crowd of more than 60 people filled the room last night for the first Des Moines incarnation of the Creative Capital Pitch Session. The event kicked off with a presentation by Steven Smith of Des Moines-based GCommerce. Steven shared his experiences in raising capital throughout his career and advised the contestants on the what…
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Creative Capital Pitch Session contestants with video pitches
Everyone at Silicon Prairie News, Technology Association of Iowa and Paragon IT Professionals is excited about the response the first Creative Capital Pitch Session in Des Moines has received! In all, we received 22 submissions from 17 individuals or teams from four…
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SPN interviews Alexander Grgurich of Foundry Coworking
Alexander Grgurich may be young but he’s already found many ways to contribute to the greater Des Moines community. He was raised here, graduated from Drake University, serves as a city councilman in the suburbs, and is now in the final stages of launching a new venture: Foundry Coworking. The coworking concept is heating up as…