Are You Destined to be an Entrepreneur? Interview with Grant Stanley
Current Information as of: November 9, 2011
[Our VIDEA contest in August produced a multitude of entries on entrepreneurs that they felt have good lessons to share. Grant Stanley of Contemporary Analysis was one of those.] Nebraska entrepreneur Grant Stanley recently sat down with us to talk about his experience starting Contemporary Analysis and entrepreneurs in general.
Caleb Pollard and the Impact Entrepreneurship Has On Economic Development
Current Information as of: May 20, 2010
There are many ways for communities to pursue economic development, but entrepreneurship pure and simple, has been the driving force behind growth in Valley County. Caleb Pollard, Executive Director of Valley County Economic Development, goes through the results they’ve seen and the impact it has had on the community. Caleb Pollard – Valley County Economic [...]
Capital Insights – Interview with Archrival
Current Information as of: December 7, 2011
On November 30th the Lincoln Young Professionals Group presented their new entrepreneurship series called Capital Insights. To kick it off they had some of Lincoln’s finest young entrepreneurs take the stage in an informal fireside chat with the founders of Archrival, Clint! Runge and Charles Hull. For more on this great event, you can check [...]
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Adam Switzer of Calamus Outfitters
Current Information as of: November 10, 2011
It all started when Adam Switzer wanted to move back to the family ranch near Burwell, NE. The ranch had supported several families in the 90′s but now could barely support one. In order to make the move possible it meant having to innovate on the business model. Ranching had been the staple of the [...]
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Angie Svoboda with Good Life Health Services
Current Information as of: November 15, 2011
Learn how Angie Svoboda has helped lead Good Life Health Services through all the changes in the pharmacy industry. Through changes in insurance and government regulations, they are constantly having to adapt and innovate in their business model. Be ready for change Embrace technology
Grow Nebraska Helping Nebraskas Small and Boutique Entrepreneurs
Current Information as of: February 17, 2010
Grow Nebraska from Nebraska Entrepreneur on Vimeo. Janell Anderson-Ehrke talks about GROW Nebraska and how they help entrepreneurs bring their products to market and the impact they have on economic development.
Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management
Current Information as of: November 9, 2010
World-Class Business Leadership Through Honors Education The Jeffrey S. Raikes School develops leaders for a technology driven world. It is the recognized leader in interdisciplinary computer science and business management education for high ability and highly motivated students. The Raikes School’s philosophy is based on surveys of industry leaders’ perceptions on requirements for leadership potential. [...]
Kid Command’s Virtual World Inspiring Kids to Save Real One
Current Information as of: May 6, 2010
As much clout as baseball boasts within the American zeitgeist, it can be argued rather persuasively that video games have supplanted the national pastime in the minds of modern kids. With some 97 percent of kids playing video games, it’s no wonder Collin Caneva saw the medium’s potential for educating children about real world problems. [...]
Lessons Learned: Jim Terrano Shares Wisdom Gained Along the Way
Current Information as of: January 18, 2011
Entrepreneurs today have something Jim Terrano wishes he would have had in 1974; role models. “I didn’t have a good set of mentors or examples in front of me and so I had to go learn all of this on my own through trial and error,” the president and CEO of TELCOR said. “I think that [...]
Lincoln YPG Entrepreneurship Speaker Series
Current Information as of: August 6, 2009
Jay Wilkinson talks about his many different business ventures, why he choose to stay in Nebraska and how changing business models is not always a bad thing. Thank you to Silicon Prairie News for hosting this video.
Long road to production for fashion designer Yolanda Diaz
Current Information as of: October 14, 2011
Most entrepreneurs have amazing stories about how far they’ve come to fulfill their dreams, but how many had to move to a different country, learn another language and be knowledgeable about multi-government regulations on imports and exports? And that’s just some of what Yolanda Diaz has endured to fulfill her 25-year dream of having her own full clothing [...]
Nebraska Angels – John Brasch
Current Information as of: October 12, 2010
John Brasch, President of the Nebraska Angels talks about their group and how they strive to help entrepreneurs and businesses in Nebraska. For more information on the Nebraska Angels please visit their website at http://www.nebraskaangels.org You can also check out more information by visiting their resource page on this site at http://www.nebraskaentrepreneur.com/resource/funding/nebraska-angels/
