SPSW Pitch Competition - Silicon Prairie News
How it works. Apply: Submit your application with a 2-minute video pitch or a short written submission by October 6, 2024. Semi-Finalists: The top 20 startups will be selected as semi-finalists and announced on October 16, 2024. Showcase Opportunity: Semi-finalists will be invited to set up a table at the Startup Showcase, providing a fantastic opportunity to network, demonstrate your product ...
First-gen college student and entrepreneur AnhPhu Nguyen lands ...
Jun 23, 2021 · AnhPhu Nguyen is going to Harvard. The 2021 Papillion La Vista High School graduate and entrepreneur recently received a full-ride scholarship to the university, where he’ll study computer science and economics.
Silicon Prairie Startup Week - Silicon Prairie News
Silicon Prairie News has joined forces with the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development to present the inaugural Silicon Prairie Startup Week, kicking off November 11, 2024. This marquee event transcends geographical boundaries, fostering unity and inclusivity in the Nebraska startup community.
Hybrid85 passes profits onto farmers - Silicon Prairie News
Hybrid85 can help. The company buys corn seed from independent breeders and sells it directly to farmers for $85 per bag. There are no broker commissions tacked onto the seed price, no trait royalties or marketing gimmicks. Hyrid85 operates on a system of automated back-end operations, sales, and logistics.
Direct Pivot Parts and St. Edwards, NE exemplify small town …
Mar 5, 2019 · Direct Pivot Parts is revolutionizing the way farmers repair, purchase, and replace existing pivot parts by creating access to a lower-cost option and market transparency. “When we first started 3 years ago, we began by selling overstock items on eBay and Craigslist. We were the first to sell after-market pivot parts online,” said Stephens.
Lincoln-based startup Quantified Ag acquired by Merck Animal …
Jun 24, 2020 · Lincoln-based agriculture tech startup Quantified Ag has been acquired by Merck Animal Health, the companies announced last week. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed. In August 2016, SPN profiled Quantified Ag. At that time, the company had developed an LED ear tag for livestock that monitors a variety of data points which may….
Silicon Prairie News - Silicon Prairie News
Oct 28, 2024 · The U.S. Department of Labor recently released AI best practices for employers. The first batch of semifinalists for the 2024 Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition have been announced. Full list coming later this week. A week-long celebration of the startup and entrepreneurial community in Nebraska. NOVEMBER 11-16, 2024.
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BuilderTREND’s founders look back on 10 years of insane growth
Dec 17, 2015 · BuilderTREND’s founders look back on 10 years of insane growth. Founded in 2006, BuilderTREND has become one of Omaha’s premiere high-growth, bootstrapping SaaS companies. Today the BuilderTREND platform serves over 5,200 customers in over 40 countries around the world. 240,000 users, from homeowners to subcontractors, use BuilderTREND.
Lincoln startup LiveBy acquired by real estate giant
Amanda Brandt. ·. June 14, 2021. Image courtesy LiveBy. A Lincoln startup focused on neighborhood-level data and insights has been acquired by Fathom Holdings, Inc., the companies announced last week. After the acquisition is finalized, LiveBy will become a wholly owned subsidiary of IntelliAgent, itself a subsidiary of Fathom Holdings.