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On 15th anniversary, the Business Innovation Act is a showcase for Nebraska government policy gone right
The BIA was enacted in 2011 to support Nebraska entrepreneurship and startup formation. The program was a big swing for the state and has proved to be an outsized success having catalyzed the startup…
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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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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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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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3mCompanyCam conducts round of layoffs amidst indicators of continued traction
Multiple public postings from former CompanyCam employees indicate organizational layoffs, specifically in marketing and multimedia positions. The construction tech startup from Lincoln has otherwise shown signals of growth, becoming Nebraska’s first unicorn company and making its first acquisition earlier this year.
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6mUNO urges Omaha and wider state to engage with artificial intelligence through AI-CCORE initiative
The University of Nebraska at Omaha began its AI-CCORE initiative with the goals of spreading AI literacy, pairing students with career opportunities and helping local businesses, nonprofits and startups embrace the tech to fit their needs. Offerings include community-facing classes, camps, events and a new exhibit open to the public.