Stefanie Monge

1 month ago | siliconprairienews.com | Stefanie Monge

Last week Tech Nebraska announced the departure of Executive Director Laurel Oetken. Oetken hinted that she will be staying in the Nebraska tech ecosystem, but has yet to announce her next role. Tech Nebraska is currently searching for Oetken’s replacement to continue the momentum that’s been building since its founding in 2023. Tech Nebraska is the state’s first technology industry trade association.

Jan 22, 2025 | siliconprairienews.com | Stefanie Monge

What if you could turn a college idea into a thriving business before graduation? That’s what the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at UNL is helping students achieve. The Engler Enterprise Financing Program provides low-interest loans and hands-on business training, this initiative helps young entrepreneurs bring their dreams to life. Read more about the new program in the story on SPN.

Jan 15, 2025 | siliconprairienews.com | Stefanie Monge

Tech Nebraska recently convened a group of technology leaders and policymakers in Lincoln to discuss efforts to support pro-business and pro-growth policies during the 109th Nebraska Unicameral Legislative Session. Tech Nebraska, founded in 2023 in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is the state’s first technology trade association. Read more about Tech Nebraska’s plan for the upcoming year, including its newly-launched Tech Caucus.

Jan 8, 2025 | siliconprairienews.com | Stefanie Monge

In this week’s newsletter we’re taking one more look back at 2024. The most popular stories on SPN last year covered corporate innovation, preparing Nebraska’s workforce to compete in the innovation economy and startup funding announcements. Revisit highlights from the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Nebraska in the top 10 list on SPN.

Dec 23, 2024 | siliconprairienews.com | Stefanie Monge

Omaha recently found itself at the bottom of Technical.ly’s inaugural Map of Innovation Ecosystems rankings, earning a score of just 0.25 in the Technical.ly Innovation Index. Despite this low ranking, the city excelled in key areas like cost of living and economic mobility, signaling a strong foundation for future growth. In this follow-up story on the map, local leaders discuss Omaha’s strengths and challenges, and efforts to shape the city into a thriving innovation hub. Read the story on SPN.