Every Monday, look for our events post to keep you in the loop on the happenings of the week. From meetups and conferences to workshops and pitch sessions, if it’s happening in the Silicon Prairie, you’ll find it here.
For more, visit our events page for a calendar of upcoming events from us and others in the region.
To submit an event for consideration, please email editor@siliconprairienews.com.
This Week
Tech Town Hall with US Rep Leonard Boswell- Tuesday, 11 a.m.
Des Moines – StartupCity Des Moines (317 6th Ave., 5th Floor)
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Please join us at StartupCity as we welcome U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell (D) for a townhall meeting with the startup community. Boswell will share his thoughts on entrepreneurship and answer your questions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to have a dialogue with an important public changemaker. Space is limited so please register via Tikly.2-3 sentence description
Learn more StartupCity Des Moines
IdeaMensch Des Moines – Tuesday, 6-9 p.m.
Des Moines – Jasper Winery (2400 George Flagg Parkway)
Our mission is to help people bring their ideas to life. That’s what we try to do through our daily interviews with folks ranging from Seth Godin to Tony Hsieh to Craig Newmark, and that’s what we’re trying to do with our 48-state road trip across America.
Register at ideamensch.com
Lunch and Learn: Life Insurance for Entrepreneurs– Wednesday, 12-1 p.m.
Des Moines – StartupCity Des Moines (317 6th Ave., 5th Floor)
Designed for startup business owners, New Your Life Insurance Company presents this seminar on the importance of life insurance covering the different types, the benefits, and concept of retirement for entrepreneurs.
IdeaMensch Sioux Falls – Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.
Sioux Falls, S.D. – Sioux Falls Design Center (108 West 11th Street)
Our mission is to help people bring their ideas to life. That’s what we try to do through our daily interviews with folks ranging from Seth Godin to Tony Hsieh to Craig Newmark, and that’s what we’re trying to do with our 48-state road trip across America.
Register at ideamensch.com
Meet the VC: Dundee Venture Capital – Thursday, 12-1 p.m.
Des Moines – StartupCity Des Moines (317 6th Ave., 5th Floor)
Join us this Thursday, Aug. 2nd, at noon to meet Dundee Venture Capital. The Omaha-based investors will be visiting Des Moines to learn more about our startup community. This interactive session is an opportunity for you to hear about their investment strategy, ask questions, and get acquainted.
Learn more StartupCity Des Moines
Silicon Prairie News Birthday Party – Friday, 4-7 p.m.
Omaha – The Mastercraft Building (1111 N. 13th St)
Silicon Prairie News is turning 4! We want YOU to join us to celebrate it right.
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Venture Friday: Startup Trivia Night – Friday, 4 p.m.
Westwood, KS – Red Nova Labs (4830 Rainbow Blvd)
We’ll host Startup Trivia Night at Red Nova Labs, with questions tailored around local and national entrepreneurship — including a lot of you. Winning teams of each round will split $100, with more exotic prizes going to those individuals who answer bonus trivia.
Learn more meetup.com/VentureFridays
Upcoming
Make sure to keep an eye out for these upcoming Silicon Prairie News events and those we’re helping to promote as a media sponsor.
Silicon Prairie Awards – Thursday, August 30, 6 p.m.
Omaha – Joslyn Art Museum (2200 Dodge St)
Please join us at StartupCity as we welcome U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell (D) for a townhall meeting with the startup community. Boswell will share his thoughts on entrepreneurship and answer your questions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to have a dialogue with an important public changemaker. Space is limited so please register via Tikly.2-3 sentence description
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