Guest blog post from Ken Fichtler It is said that necessity is the mother of invention and that’s exactly what how inventor Lowell Thomas created the JackClamp. While working at his home in Bozeman, Lowell became increasingly frustrated by the … Continue reading
The internationally recognized TEDx event first came to Bozeman, Montana in March of last year. Co-founders Ken Fichtler and Danny Schotthoeffer had a conversation about how well a community like Bozeman would respond to the TED talks they are both … Continue reading
Since it’s release in September 2011, Eric Ries’ book The Lean Startup has become one of the key guidebooks for how products are built and launched by companies ranging from startups to multi-national corporations like GE. The enthusiastic reception from entrepreneurs and … Continue reading
This guest blog post was written by Diane Smith, a Flathead Valley entrepreneur who, among other high profile achievements, was the co-founder and CEO of a ground-breaking IPTV company in Northwest Montana that successfully raised millions in start-up capital and continues … Continue reading
Montana, the Most Innovative State. In the Most Innovative Country. Ever! By Diane Smith Here in Montana, we might not often think about it, but probably should; we are fortunate to live in a remarkably innovative and entrepreneurial state. I’ve … Continue reading
Bozeman, Montana has been drawing powder-loving ski fiends from across the country to the steep peaks that surround the town for generations. The lure of the epic skiing and a vibrant community has earned Bozeman the impressive ranking of the … Continue reading
Montana’s startup community is gaining steam and attention. In the past year several regional entrepreneur and startup networking groups have formed to assist the innovators whose ideas and vision will be the future of Montana’s economy. Last week, Jason Bacaj … Continue reading
This fall, students at the University of Montana had the opportunity to take a class that was being taught at the undergraduate level for the first time anywhere. UM’s Introduction to Streams course is based on the InfoSphere Streams platform … Continue reading
