Many of you who follow Silicon Prairie News regularly or attend some of our events, are likely familiar with former BrightMix intern Ben Schaechter (a.k.a. Bentern). Ben spent the summer working at the BrightMix / SPN office, building out his company GoPollGo.
We’ve covered GoPollGo a number of times, including:
- Participant at the first Creative Capital Pitch Competition
- Ben presenting at Cornstalks
- Launch of GoPollGo
- Interview after the Springboard Lunch
Ben will be graduating from Creighton University in May and has accepted a position with TechCrunch out in Silicon Valley.
From Ben’s site:
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The company is a perfect fit for me. Startup, entrepreneurial focused and does a lot of cool stuff. If there is one thing I have learned so far with work, it is to surround yourself with the smartest people you can. After meeting the team out there, I think this is right in line with that goal. Everyone is not only very cool, but quite smart as well. Everyone I met was super chill.
It’s both exciting and sad for us as Omaha is losing a real rockstar with a startup mind. However, this is an amazing opportunity for Ben, and we certainly wish him all the luck in the world out in sunny California. When the cost of living gets too high, or the constant sunshine and warmth drives him crazy, I’m sure he’ll be back 🙂
Congrats Ben!