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Ben Williamson makes the case that agtech is a blueprint for innovation across Nebraska
Williamson has been involved in Nebraska’s innovation ecosystem for about a decade, first while working at Invest Nebraska and now as a partner with Grit Road Partners. After being part of agtech’s exponential growth over the past few years, there are important lessons to learn about creating jobs and economic opportunity here.
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Upcoming events
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- Join AI Omaha tomorrow, Oct. 1, for a session on “AI Explained: From Models to Magic” in La Vista.
- NBDC is hosting a workshop in Fremont on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to help entrepreneurs explore state and local government contracting. Register here.
- Connect with the local entrepreneurial community during Open Coffee at Crescent Moon on Thursday, Oct. 8, in Lincoln. Learn more here.
- The UNO Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Franchising is partnering with NMotion to host Breakthrough Weekend: Short and Scrappy Edition on Saturday, Oct. 10. Register here for the hackathon-style event in Omaha.
- The Insurtech on the Silicon Prairie Conference is taking place Oct. 19-20 in Omaha. Hear from industry leaders and startups in the insurtech space. Register here.
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