Big Omaha 2014 speakers

  • ‘Demo Coach’ Nathan Gold: 9 tips to captivate an audience

    Nathan Gold, founder of Demo Coach, shares how entrepreneurs can successfully tell their story with attendees at Big Omaha 2014. Brought to you by First National Bank of Omaha.

  • Andrew Brooks talks Internet of Things in latest Big Omaha video

    Andrew Brooks, co-founder of Internet of Things company SmartThings, spoke with Big Omaha attendees on the subject of enabling smart homes while also enabling innovators to solve their industry’s problems. The Big Omaha video series is brought to you by First National Bank of Omaha.

  • August CEO Jason Johnson asks “What is motivating you?”

    On stage at KANEKO, the serial entrepreneur outlines three categories of motivation: making money, being famous and making a difference. The Big Omaha video series is brought to you by First National Bank of Omaha.

  • method’s Eric Ryan encourages you to steal his ideas

    Method co-founder Eric Ryan is no stranger to tackling giants. Ten years ago, he and co-founder Adam Lowry launched method, a line of cleaning products, among heavy hitters such as Proctor & Gamble. Against the grain of multi-national companies, method carved out its own industry niche with eye-catching design and eco-friendly products.

  • Laura Weidman Powers: Tech’s great opportunity divide

    Laura Weidman Powers, founder of CODE2040, took the stage at KANEKO to tell Big Omaha attendees about how her team is filling the gap between a growing minority population and a growing need for talent in the tech industry.

  • Antonio Neves: “Good things happen when you show up”

    Third time Big Omaha emcee Antonio Neves shares what makes the conference unique, while telling attendees to “not let this be the best thing to happen to you.”

  • Big Omaha 2014 video series launches with Ryan Freitas of about.me

    To open Big Omaha Thursday morning, Ryan Freitas reflected on ownership by sharing his experience with the whole startup cycle: building, launching, selling and buying back. The Big Omaha video series is brought to you by First National Bank of Omaha.

  • The 14 speakers for Big Omaha 2014

    This week Big Omaha welcomes a lineup of 14 speakers, each of whom offering something different to the biggest crowd in the conference’s history. With experience in a wide variety of industries, these speakers will offer varied and valuable insight to educate and inspire attendees. Take a look at the all-star lineup, and get acquainted…