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To solve poverty and workforce needs, Kellee Mikuls applies startup lessons from Swishboom to help Ignite Nebraska grow
Mikuls, the executive director of Ignite Nebraska, learned how to lead and solve problems with a startup mindset when founding Swishboom. The child care startup shuttered in 2023, but she found her…
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5mPrairie Portraits: Corrine Wardian
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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5mPrairie Portraits: Taylor Korensky
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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4mPrairie Portraits: Kristin Klaus
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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10mHudl celebrates 20 years, demonstrating global growth and reach in sports video analysis
Since its founding in 2006, Hudl has become a prominent name in both athletics and the Nebraska startup ecosystem. It recently held Hudl Week 2026, bringing employees from around the world to its headquarters in Lincoln. Company leaders shared insights and their outlook on the future.
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3mIgnite Nebraska launches initiative to match upskilled local talent with Omaha employers
The Employer Partner Network is a formalized approach to work with companies and nonprofits trying to cut through hiring processes clogged with AI applicants. For Ignite Nebraska, the network is a stepping stone to expanding beyond Omaha and helping Nebraskans find entry-level jobs.