Tech Nebraska

09/03/2026

What happens after a successful exit?

For many Nebraska founders, building and selling a company isn’t the end of the story. It’s the beginning of a new chapter—one shaped by investing, mentoring, launching new ventures and helping other builders succeed.

At the 2026 Tech Nebraska Summit, After the Exit: What Nebraska Builders Do Next will bring together leaders who have navigated that transition:

• Moderator James Linder MD
• Panelist Dusty Davidson
• Panelist Paul Hogan
• Panelist Amy Johnson

They’ll share what they learned while scaling their companies— Flywheel, LifeLoop and Home Instead—what surprised them about the acquisition process and how they’re reinvesting their time, capital and expertise in Nebraska’s innovation economy.

Join us Oct. 21 at CHI Health Center Omaha to hear what comes after the exit—and how experienced builders are helping create the conditions for Nebraska’s next generation of companies.

Register: https://technologynebraska.com/event/2026-tech-summit-what-we-build-next/

08/25/2026

AI isn’t just changing the tools professional services firms use. It’s changing how work gets done, what clients expect and how organizations think about talent, technology and innovation.

At Tech Nebraska’s Q3 Tech Talk, we’re bringing together two Nebraska technology leaders from organizations with global reach to talk about what that transformation looks like in practice: Justin Webster, Chief Technology Officer, HDR and Jered Morris, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Olsson.

Justin and Jered will share where their organizations are deploying AI and emerging technologies today, what they’re learning along the way and how they’re thinking about what comes next.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
📍 Indian Creek Golf Course | Elkhorn, Nebraska
💻 Virtual livestream available

3:30 p.m. | Registration
4:00 p.m. | Tech Talk
5:00–6:00 p.m. | Networking Reception

Our first two Tech Talks of 2026 reached capacity quickly. If you plan to join us in person, register early to save your spot.

Join us for the conversation, then stay for a networking reception with Nebraska’s technology community.

In-person registration: https://tech-nebraska.circle.so/c/tech-nebraska-events/in-person-registration-tech-talk-featuring-justin-webster-cto-hdr-jered-morris-evp-technology-innovation-olsson

Livestream registration: https://tech-nebraska.circle.so/c/tech-nebraska-events/virtual-registration-q3-tech-talk-featuring-justin-webster-cto-hdr-jered-morris-evp-technolgoy-innovation-olsson

08/24/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Michelle Greene, EVP and Chief Information Officer at Cardinal Health, as one of our keynote speakers at our 2026 Tech Summit on Oct. 21 from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at CHI Health Center Omaha.

Michelle leads global technology and business services across Cardinal Health. She oversees digital innovation, information security, global business financial services, and enterprise technology strategy - harnessing technology and innovation to better serve customers and evolve healthcare delivery.

A nationally recognized technology executive and people-first leader, she brings a strong blend of enterprise scale experience, operational depth and a clear perspective on how technology can meaningfully improve both business performance and human outcomes.

Join us October 21 to hear from a leader helping shape what’s next at the intersection of technology, transformation and leadership.
Register today: https://technologynebraska.com/event/2026-tech-summit-what-we-build-next/

08/12/2026

An exciting new chapter begins for Tech Nebraska.

Effective Sept. 1, 2026, Tech Nebraska will become an independent, member-driven statewide technology association, building on the strong foundation established in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

As we take this next step, our focus is on what comes next: strengthening Nebraska’s technology and innovation ecosystem through advocacy, statewide programming, industry leadership, and connections across business, government, academia, and entrepreneurship.

Our commitment to our members and partners remains unchanged, and our work continues uninterrupted.

We’re grateful to the Nebraska Chamber for its partnership and to Silicon Prairie News for sharing the story of Tech Nebraska’s growth and what comes next.

Read more below. 👇
https://siliconprairienews.com/2026/08/tech-nebraska-to-spin-out-from-nebraska-chamber-and-go-independent-on-sept-1/

The statewide tech association and lobbying organization was started in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Now, it will pursue growth in tech advocacy and membership with an independent voice while still working with the chamber on common causes.

07/31/2026

The July edition of The Pulse is out: https://mailchi.mp/69e2e6398c8e/welcome-to-the-pulse-a-monthly-newsletter-from-tech-nebraska-69368

This month’s Tech Nebraska newsletter includes:
✅ Highlights and on-demand recordings from our inaugural Built Here Microsummit
✅ A preview of the Tech Nebraska Summit, including our new Founder Lightning Talks
✅ A save the date for our September Tech Talk
✅ An Advisory Board spotlight featuring Anil Srinivasan of Gradera
✅ Member, partner and innovation news from across Nebraska

From artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing to entrepreneurship and workforce development, Pulse keeps you connected to the people, ideas and opportunities shaping technology across our state.

📬 Not subscribed? Sign up to receive future editions, event announcements, and opportunities to connect.

🔗 Newsletter signup link: https://technologynebraska.com/

07/30/2026

Technology leadership is ultimately about people.

Our latest Advisory Board spotlight features Anil Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Gradera.

Anil shares his perspective on Nebraska’s growing technology ecosystem, how AI is reshaping business, and the leadership philosophy that has guided him throughout his career.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about Anil’s work, what excites him about Nebraska’s future, and his advice for the next generation of technology leaders.

Anil, thank you for your leadership and for helping strengthen Nebraska’s technology community.

07/30/2026

Technology leadership is ultimately about people.

Our latest Advisory Board spotlight features Anil Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Gradera.

Anil shares his perspective on Nebraska’s growing technology ecosystem, how AI is reshaping business, and the leadership philosophy that has guided him throughout his career.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about Anil’s work, what excites him about Nebraska’s future, and his advice for the next generation of technology leaders.

Anil, thank you for your leadership and for helping strengthen Nebraska’s technology community.

07/29/2026

The Built Here Microsummit is now available on demand.

More than 130 leaders from manufacturing, agriculture, technology, education, entrepreneurship, and business joined us in Norfolk for Tech Nebraska’s inaugural Built Here Microsummit.

Across five sessions, speakers explored artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship, workforce development and regional collaboration, highlighting the innovation being built across Nebraska every day.

Thank you to our speakers, moderators, sponsors, Northeast Community College and everyone who helped make this first Built Here Microsummit such a success.

Missed a session or want to revisit the conversation?

🎥 Watch the complete Built Here Microsummit video series on YouTube:
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbWs2VQrrhto

07/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Tech Nebraska's Q2 Tech Talk featuring Jeremy Reinoehl, CIO of Tenaska, and David Tomlinson, CIO of Scoular!

We were excited to welcome a full room at Indian Creek Golf Course, along with attendees joining us via livestream from across Nebraska and beyond.

Jeremy and David shared practical insights on leading technology through change, approaching AI with purpose, and keeping business outcomes at the center of every technology decision.

Some of the biggest takeaways from the discussion included:
✔️ Technology should solve business problems—not create them.
✔️ AI adoption is as much about people as technology.
✔️ Start small, learn quickly and scale what works.

Thank you to Jeremy and David for sharing their experiences and to everyone who joined the conversation.

If you weren't able to attend—or you'd like to watch it again—you can view the full recording on Tech Nebraska's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rGEcybxDwQ

06/24/2026

What does the future of Northeast Nebraska look like?

Join Tech Nebraska's inaugural Built Here Microsummit on July 21 at Northeast Community College in Norfolk for a half-day of conversations focused on the innovators, industries and organizations shaping our region's future.

This isn't a technology conference.

It's a conversation about what’s happening across Northeast Nebraska today, from manufacturing floors and family farms to startups, classrooms and growing businesses.

You'll hear from leaders representing:
🏭 Manufacturing and industrial innovation
🤖 Artificial intelligence and automation
🚜 Agriculture and agribusiness
⚡ Energy and infrastructure
🚀 Entrepreneurship and startup growth
🎓 Workforce development and education

Featured sessions include:
➡️ The Modern Industrial Economy: How Northeast Nebraska Manufacturing is Evolving
➡️ Built Here: Founders, Ecosystems & Scaling in Northeast Nebraska
➡️ AI in the Real World: Agriculture, Automation & the Future of Work

Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, educator, economic developer, technology professional, student or community stakeholder, you'll leave with new perspectives, practical insights and valuable connections.

The future isn't being built somewhere else.

It's being built here.

📅 July 21, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. + optional tour of iHub
📍 Northeast Community College | Norfolk, Nebraska

Register today: https://technologynebraska.com/event/summer-2026-built-here-microsummit/

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