Not a ‘Fly-Over-State’ Anymore

GUEST MENTOR Brian Ardinger, entrepreneur-in-residence at NUtech Ventures, Lincoln, Neb.: Starting things, building things, growing things is what Nebraskans do. It’s in our blood. Plant some seeds. Roll up your sleeves. Work hard to help them grow. Harvest. Repeat. The difference is today’s startups not only thrive in agriculture, but compete in a variety of markets as vast as mobile gaming, e-commerce, financial services, new media, and software. With a renewed focus, Nebraska startups are taking what once was a “fly-over state” and turning it into a place where people are stopping, staying, and taking notice.

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