-
Prairie Portraits: Jessica Korinek
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
-
Startup Omaha Week | Day 5 Recap
The final day of Startup Omaha Week kicked off with Entrepreneurs & Favors. Next up was a live edition of SPN Office Hours featuring exit-ed Nebraska founders. The day ended with the E-Commerce & Friends Meetup.
-
Startup Omaha Week | Day 1 Recap
The Get Started Omaha Pitch Competition with a $25,000 grand prize was the main event on Day 1 of Startup Omaha Week.
-
Startup Omaha Week | Sept. 25-29
See what’s in store for Startup Omaha Week 2023 and follow along throughout the week for live updates and behind the scenes access.
-
Fighting fire with fire (and drones)
Started by two University of Nebraska-Lincoln professors, a company called Drone Amplified created drones that firefighters can operate to set prescribed burns. Their technology is used by firefighters across the country, taking humans out of harm’s way and providing a more efficient method of burning.
-
We want to hear from you
Celebrating wins is great. But learning from mistakes is invaluable. We’re leaning in to candor and community in two upcoming SPN events and you’re invited.
-
Prairie Portraits: Adriana Cisneros Basulto
We’re relaunching Prairie Portraits and asking the same 5 questions to community builders, founders and funders to get their perspective on the Nebraska startup ecosystem. Check it out!
-
Five Things: Flyover Fintech
Flyover Fintech featured a day of speakers — ranging from members of the House Financial Services Committee to leading voices in fintech — discussing the current and future states of regulation over cryptocurrency and other digital assets. The event was hosted by U.S. Rep. Mike Flood at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
-
A sweet homecoming for Nebraska food scientist-turned-candymaker
After years as a food scientist for candy companies Hershey’s and Ferrara, Nebraska-native Tessa Porter returned home to start the state’s only candy supplier: Sprinkk. Now, Porter works with clients to develop formulas for candies and find accessible places to manufacture.
-
A Superb solution to nursing home staffing woes
Low wages and high burnout rates make it difficult for senior care facilities to attract and retain staff. An Omaha CNA-turned-healthcare administrator-turned startup founder realized an opportunity to address these challenges.
Silicon Prairie Startup Week is Nov. 11-16, 2024. Learn more »