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Workshop secures $12M funding round — among the largest Series A raised by a Nebraska company
Omaha-based Workshop raised a $12M Series A round 18 months after securing $5M in seed funding. The startup plans to use the latest investment to innovate its internal communications platform and scale the team.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Two Nebraska startups take home top industry awards
Maxwell and Entry Envy both earned top honors in their respective industries at international conferences in June. Meet the founders and learn more about their road to recognition.
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Prairie Portraits: Justin Krug
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!
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This Omaha designer is 3D printing the future of eyewear
Omaha-based Alan Tipp was one of SPN’s first interviews way back in 2009 when he was designing performance eyewear for Under Armour. Since then he’s accumulated dozens of patents and launched an innovation consultancy to help other inventors turn their ideas into retail-ready products.
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Catching Up with Tech Innovator Doug Durham of Don’t Panic Labs and Nebraska Global
Every year, the AIM Tech Celebration awards ceremony recognizes individuals, organizations, teams, students and educators furthering the cause of technology in the community. Doug Durham is one of those people. In 2016, Durham won a Tech Celebration award in the Tech Innovator category for his work as CEO of software development company Don’t Panic Labs…
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Omaha-based GrainBridge helps farmers maximize profits
Farming has advanced substantially over the last 50 years, with faster and more efficient equipment, advances in fertilizer and pest management, GPS technology, and precision planting – to name only a few. These production innovations have helped farmers operate more efficiently, increase yields, and ultimately be more profitable. GrainBridge has added to this list of…