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Posts by Jeff Slobotski
September 17, 2008 by Jeff Slobotski

Omaha I was reviewing some of the clips from last week's TechCrunch50 and Ron Conway had a quote I couldn't pass by when asked what motivates him to continue working as an angel investor: "Meeting entrepreneurs who are inventing ... read more

September 17, 2008 by Jeff Slobotski

Omaha Keep the momentum going and head over to the following link to vote for DOCCENTER. The site is tracking those that will/won't make it from the DEMO Conference last week. Vote for DOCCENTER at KillerStartups read more

September 16, 2008 by Jeff Slobotski

Omaha *Updated: Silicon Prairie News has received some VIP passes for Saturday night's event. Please contact jeffslobotski@gmail.com if interested. The monies raised go to local designers and the American Heart Association.* Nick Hudson, Rachel and the crew at ... read more

September 16, 2008 by Jeff Slobotski

Omaha The MVF is hosting an event this Thursday with what looks to be a solid slate of VC's.  Here's the link to register as well as additional information: Midlands Venture Forum Networking Dinner “Perspectives on Venture ... read more

September 15, 2008 by Jeff Slobotski

Omaha Yet another great article from Stefanie Monge on Omaha's next generation of "Movers".  This time on friend and supporter Jeff Milewski. Aromas Owner Jeff Milewski Brews a New Blend Milewski is a recent Creighton grad and a strong ... read more

September 15, 2008 by Jeff Slobotski

Omaha     So Team Vaynerchuk is at it again! We've recently mentioned Gary Vaynerchuk as on board for next year's "BIG OMAHA" conference and have been big fans of WineLibraryTV for his use of social media in ... read more

September 14, 2008 by Jeff Slobotski

Omaha Here goes---the Chamber's first pitch competition!  Going to be a lot of fun over the next few months as the Chamber, Silicon Prairie News and others work together on bringing out the ideas! The details... The Greater ... read more

September 10, 2008 by Jeff Slobotski

Omaha It's official! Silicon Prairie News will be blogging, interviewing, broadcasting live from South by Southwest 2009 in Austin! We at SPN are completely thrilled with the opportunity to represent Omaha and the Midwest at what is one of the ... read more

September 9, 2008 by Jeff Slobotski

Omaha It was wonderful to see another one of Silicon Prairie News' friends, Joe Frost, featured in the Omaha World Herald. The article talked a lot about Joe's work in building Mortgage Pledge from the ground up, to its successful ... read more

September 4, 2008 by Jeff Slobotski

Omaha * Updated: You should be able to access video of the demo at the following link on Tuesday morning: DOCCENTER at DEMO Exciting news about a local company, DOCCENTER. The team will be displaying this coming Monday at the DEMO Conference ... read more

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