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Built by Nebraska founders. Proven through results.

Behind every data point are entrepreneurs who took a risk to build something new. The Business Innovation Act supports those founders at the earliest stages, helping ideas move from concept to commercialization.

Hear Directly From The Founders.

This short video features leaders from BIA-supported companies sharing how early-stage support helped them reach key milestones, attract private investment, and grow their businesses in Nebraska.

Founder Perspectives

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“Travefy wouldn’t exist without early Business Innovation Act support. That early investment was pivotal to our journey.”

— David Chait,
Founder & CEO, Travefy

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“BIA funding helped us move from early traction to sustainable scale at a critical moment.”

 — Kelly Mann,
Co-Founder & CEO, AuditMiner

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“The Business Innovation Act helped us scale nationwide while keeping more than half of our workforce in Nebraska.”

— Dusty Birge,
Founder & CEO, Fast Forward

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“BIA support was transformational. It allowed us to move quickly and attract private investment.”

— Stacy Dam,
Co-Founder & CEO, Set Your Sites

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A Common Theme

Early support reduces risk, accelerates development, and helps companies grow where they start. These founder stories reflect the broader impact of the Business Innovation Act across Nebraska’s innovation economy.

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