Silicon Prairie News

3E Software Raise Late-Stage VC

In June 2019, 3E Software, a Fayetteville, Arkansas company that simplifies and improves financial systems through the use of their online platform, received $300 thousand in a round of late-stage venture capitalist funding sponsored by Community Bank Investors of America and Cadron Capital Partners. 3E Software provides its financial software through its platform, Teslar. Teslar is based…

July 23, 2019
Apply now for Silicon Prairie News Associate Editor

Silicon Prairie News is looking for a promising part time news editor to fill a new role for our site. We are looking for a current student, recent graduate, or experienced editor with superior writing and editing skills, a strong sense of personal responsibility and an interest in regional tech entrepreneurship. Qualified applicants will have some…

December 15, 2016
Our 10 most popular stories of 2016 (so far)

Editor’s Note: As we near the halfway mark for 2016, we are taking a look back at what we’ve covered so far this year. Over the last six months we’ve highlighted more than 75 different startups from across Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Thanks to our many readers and fans who support us in our mission to…

June 20, 2016
Silicon Prairie News: Our 2015 year in review [Infographic]

January 12: SPN acquired by AIM Institute February 23: We’re back. Ready? April 23: Welcome to the NEW Silicon Prairie News! [Video] April 30: Do we really need Silicon Prairie News? May 7-8: Big Omaha 2015: A veteran’s perspective Best tweets from Big Omaha’s Opening Party June: Meet the Silicon Prairie News team July 8:…

December 31, 2015
Meet the Silicon Prairie News team

The mission of Silicon Prairie News is to raise the visibility of startups in the region in order to connect entrepreneurs to entrepreneurs and to connect great talent with great companies. This would not be possible without the passion and hard work of our team. Our belief in SPN’s vision–a truly regional, innovative tech community–is what…

October 30, 2015
How to pitch a story to Silicon Prairie News

We receive a lot of story pitches at Silicon Prairie News. In the process, we’ve formed a number of “rules of thumb” that guide our editorial decision making. Here’s some of the key things you should know when suggesting a story to us. What you should know about SPN What we publish – We publish…

October 22, 2015
Big Omaha 2015: A veteran’s perspective

As a Big Omaha veteran who attended all six conferences thus far, I had big questions driving downtown Thursday morning. Would KANEKO look the same? Would there be any mention of Big Omaha’s history? Would the speakers be engaging? Would I know any of the attendees? And, perhaps most important of all, would the snacks…

May 8, 2015
Do we really need Silicon Prairie News?

Three months ago I was hired by AIM to be the new managing editor of Silicon Prairie News. Since then, nearly every day, I’ve listened to entrepreneurs across the region. I’ve met college students with a kickstarter and a dream. I’ve met mid-career professionals who hit the restart button and are risking everything with kids…

April 30, 2015
Welcome to the NEW Silicon Prairie News! [Video]

Ryan Pendell, Managing Editor of Silicon Prairie News, explains the thinking behind the new Silicon Prairie News site design from Mildred’s Coffeehouse in Kansas City. In response to reader feedback, we’ve reorganized our content to better showcase our best stories. The new site should also look cleaner and run faster on mobile devices. Thank you…

April 23, 2015
We’re back. Ready?

The genius of SPN has always been personal relationships within the community. It’s essential that we listen closely to the community, find out what the community needs, and then design SPN for you. The need for something like SPN is clear; the demand for a better SPN is equally clear. The community is growing, and…

February 23, 2015