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  • SPN interviews Michael Ferrari of SmartyPig

    So SPN recently had the opportunity to chat with Michael Ferrari of SmartyPig.  We first came across SmartyPig on Twitter, and then connected with them “in person” at this year’s Highlight Midwest. Now, after hearing more about the company’s expansion into Australia, and in the spirit of celebrating regional successes, we connected with with Michael…

  • SPN interviews Impromptu Studio – coworking in Des Moines

    We received quite a bit of positive feedback and buzz regarding last weeks post about the coworking initiative here in Omaha. Thanks to everyone for your kind words of encouragement! It reminded us that a few weeks ago, Silicon Prairie News was in Des Moines and had the chance to interview Daniel Shipton of Impromptu…

  • Evening presentations at Highlight Midwest

    Here are the long awaited evening presentations from each of the cities represented as well as the panel moderated by Bo Fishback of the Kauffman Foundation. Before we reveal the presentations, the following are a collection of links reviewing the Highlight Midwest event: Nathan Wright of Lava Row Highlight Midwest 2008 by Christina Maki What…

  • Carl Schramm at Highlight Midwest

    While at Highlight Midwest last week, we had the opportunity to hear from Carl Schramm, President and chief executive officer of the Kauffman Foundation.  Schramm is one of the world’s most recognized thought leaders on fostering and advancing entrepreneurship. Titles such as “evangelist of entrepreneurship” by The Economist and USA Today noting, “On every front,…

  • SPN interviews Nathan T Wright & Hillary Brown of Lava Row

    So while I was in Des Moines the other day I had the opportunity to visit Lava Row, an awesome Des Moines social media firm doing some top notch work. In my interview with Nathan Wright and Hillary Brown I had the opportunity to talk with them about their company and some of the work…

  • Thanks Sarah!

    Thank you to Sarah Lacy and the over 80 people who came out to support her and the book. The event was a resounding success! It was amazing to see the support and positive conversations that have already come out of the event and we’ll continue working to build collaboration and communication around where Omaha…