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Omaha startup Swishboom closes down, prepares to sell technology
SPN interviews Swishboom founder Kellee Mikuls about the decision to close her startup. The company’s tech stack, branding, assets and trade secrets are now for sale.
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SPN interviews Drs. Michael Dixon and James Linder of UNeMed
After hearing information about the exciting things happening at UNeMed Corporation we were able to align an interview with Drs. Michael Dixon and James Linder and learn more about UNeMed as well as what is in the works. If you recall, the last Creative Capital Pitch Session winner, Habitwise, was a product that spun out…
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SPN interviews Charles Hull of Archrival
Without further ado, our interview with Charles Hull of Archrival, a brand strategy and design agency out of Lincoln! Charles spoke at last month’s Cornstalks at the Omaha Chamber, and we wanted to give those who missed the event an opportunity to listen to the interview we cut with him… Enjoy and you can follow…
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SPN interviews Andy Peters of Ninth Division
After an article about local iPhone developers appeared in the Omaha World Herald’s Money section recently, I decided to follow up with the two individuals mentioned. Earlier this week, we heard from Omaha-based iPhone developer, Hasani Hunter. I also had the chance to catch up with Andy Peters of Ninth Division in his own backyard.…
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Guest Post: Interview with Alexander Olch, director speaking at Film Streams Friday
Keeping true to our vision and passion for highlighting Omaha’s creative class, we are thrilled to present you a special interview by a noteworthy contributor and a film director! It starts with Rachel Jacobson, Founder and Director of Film Streams and one of Omaha’s leading visionaries, who continually opens our city’s eyes to what is…
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SPN interviews Malcolm Gladwell at YP Summit
A week or two ago, when Malcolm Gladwell was in town to speak at the Young Professionals Summit, Silicon Prairie News had a few minutes to sit down with him and chat about his thoughts on Omaha, young professionals, and everything in between…. Questions from the interview: What inspired you to speak to the YPC…
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SPN interviews John Gustafson of Ideation Ventures
A two and half year weekly commute from Nebraska to Chicago likely means you either love the former or can’t pass up an opportunity in the latter. For John Gustafson, managing director and founder of Ideation Ventures, it was both. Nebraska remained his residence and Chicago his graduate school destination. After receiving an accounting degree…
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SPN interviews Mary Ann O’Brien-Elkjer of OBI Creative
When Mary Ann O’Brien’s father suggested she apply to an up and coming PC company in North Sioux City, S.D. after her college graduation, she was skeptical. “I’m not into computers, this is highly unlikely it’s going to be a fit,” she recalled telling her father. “But, low and behold, I landed a job at…
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SPN interviews Jimmy Winter of Music Arsenal
A few weeks ago, Silicon Prairie News sat down with Jimmy Winter, founder of Music Arsenal, a web application designed to help record labels manage their operations. Music Arsenal is an online tool designed for the indie music industry. This site helps you keep track of all the valuable information necessary to manage your band…
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SPN interviews Carl Weiland of Silverline Productions Co
This article is courtesy of SPN guest blogger Danny Schreiber. Carl Weiland hopes his videos will bring excitement to some and passion to others. As the producer of the Creighton Bluejays’ Gametime video he hopes to instill the former, and as the producer of The Cristo Rey Network‘s promotional video he hopes to instill the…