i2iowa

  • TAI announces 18 companies presenting at third annual i2iowa

    Today the Technology Association of Iowa announced the companies that will be present during the third annual i2iowa Investors and Innovators Forum. While the forum will only be open to investors, the afternoon’s Pith & Grow…

  • Drive Capital co-founder announced as keynote speaker at TAI’s i2iowa

    The Technology Association of Iowa announced Monday that Drive Capital co-founder Chris Olsen will be the keynote speaker at the organization’s third annual i2iowa. Earlier this month, the Columbus, Ohio-based venture capital firm announced a $250 million fund that will be used to fund roughly 30 companies across the Midwest. Drive Capital’s website lists technology, tech-enabled services, health care and consumer…

  • Applications open for presenters at TAI’s third i2iowa through Feb. 28

    For the third year, early stage startups looking for investors have another means of introduction: i2iowa, an annual “investors and innovators forum” presented by the Technology Association of Iowa. The morning will consist of educational sessions and during the second part of the event, selected companies will participate in rapid-fire pitches to a panel of investors.…

  • Q&A: TAI leader Leann Jacobsen teases next week’s “TriTECHta”

    For the second year, the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is hosting its “TriTECHta,” a trifecta of events that kicks off Tuesday with its i2iowa Investors and Innovators Forum and Prometheus Awards and closes Wednesday with Pitch & Grow. To learn more about what’s in store for next week’s three TAI events, Silicon Prairie News…

  • Events: Prometheus Awards, i2iowa, SPN Meetup, Hack Omaha and more

    Every Monday, look for our events post to keep you in the loop on the happenings of the week. From meetups and conferences to workshops and pitch sessions, if it’s happening in the Silicon Prairie, you’ll find it here. For more, visit our events page for a calendar of upcoming events from us and others…

  • Events: [L5] Pint Night, Startup Job Crawl and Design+Tech

    Every Monday, look for our events post to keep you in the loop on the happenings of the week. From meetups and conferences to workshops and pitch sessions, if it’s happening in the Silicon Prairie, you’ll find it here. For more, visit our events page for a calendar of upcoming events from us and others…

  • Speakers, presenting startups set for inaugural i2iowa event April 12

    Some time has passed since we first reported on the inaugural i2iowa Investors and Innovators Forum, and in the interim lots of details have emerged about the April 12 event. i2iowa will feature a pair of keynote speakers familiar to readers of Silicon Prairie News. Christian Renaud, a principal at StartupCity Des Moines, will deliver…

  • Events: Startup Drinks, Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference, more

    Every Monday, look for our events post to keep you in the loop on the happenings of the week. From meetups and conferences to workshops and pitch sessions, if it’s happening …

  • Events: Pitch Competition, Coders 4 Charities and more

    Every Monday, look for our events post to keep you in the loop on the happenings of the week. From meetups and conferences to workshops and pitch sessions, if it’s happening in the Silicon Prairie, you’ll find it here. …

  • First i2iowa Forum set for April 12, will cap two busy days in Des Moines

    The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) on Tuesday announced the inaugural i2iowa Investors and Innovators Forum scheduled for April 12. Held in conjunction with the TAI’s annual Prometheus Awards and Pitch and Grow 7, the forum aims to match up entrepreneurs at various stages with investors and funding…