Startups

  • Prairie Portraits: Derek Homann

    Prairie Portraits: Derek Homann

    The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

  • Buildertrend reorganization leads to 16% workforce reduction

    Buildertrend reorganization leads to 16% workforce reduction

    Buildertrend eliminates 16% of its workforce as part of a strategic realignment in order to bring costs in line with the company’s growth objectives and ensure sustainability.

  • Scale Omaha Video | People Are The Secret to Success with Amy Johnson

    Scale Omaha Video | People Are The Secret to Success with Amy Johnson

    Hear from Amy Johnson — formerly co-founder and CEO of LifeLoop, which was acquired in 2021.

  • Omaha startup Swishboom closes down, prepares to sell technology

    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.

  • Thank You Neverland

    Thank You Neverland

    An open letter to the Nebraska startup community from Swishboom founder Kellee Mikuls reflecting on her decision to close her startup.

  • The Startup Job Mixer is coming to Lincoln

    The Startup Job Mixer is coming to Lincoln

    The next Nebraska Startup Job Mixer is happening on Friday, Nov. 3 at the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln. Jobseekers will have the chance to connect with more than 20 startups that are actively hiring.

  • Innovators and businesses honored at AIM Tech Awards

    Innovators and businesses honored at AIM Tech Awards

    The annual AIM Tech Awards recognize individuals and companies making significant contributions to fostering a robust and inclusive tech ecosystem. This year’s Startup of the Year is Superb Shifts.

  • Startup Omaha Week | Day 5 Recap

    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 4 Recap

    Startup Omaha Week | Day 4 Recap

    Startup Omaha Week Day 4 offered advice on raising capital for your startup, Legal Office Hours and a Scale Omaha event with Opendorse co-founder Adi Kunalic.

  • Startup Omaha Week | Day 3 Recap

    Startup Omaha Week | Day 3 Recap

    Startup Omaha Week Day 3 was packed with advice and resources from funders, founders and support organizations. Explore takeaways from the day.