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Omar Elorfaly

Crazed by modern technology and unexpected experiences around the world, Omar hops on the first ride possible towards random spots, seeking the next thrill.

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microsoft green bay

Microsoft’s TechSpark, Green Bay Packers partnership revitalizes Midwest entrepreneurship

By Omar Elorfaly October 23, 2017

Two weeks ago Microsoft announced its new civic program, TechSpark, and now the program promises...

Increase in Ohio’s coding workforce, courtesy of OU

By Omar Elorfaly October 4, 2017

With a rising interest in Ohio’s tech market, the demand for workers focused on software...

blockchain Illinois

Illinois’ blockchain efforts gain traction

By Omar Elorfaly September 9, 2017

Building on the state’s earlier blockchain-based innovations towards creating an...

marijuana legalization entrepreneur

Startups getting involved in Marijuana initiative in Michigan

By Omar Elorfaly August 31, 2017

Several startups and entrepreneurs have their sites on Michigan, as the battle to legalize...

St. Louis startup scene goes from dire straits to controlling its own fate

By Omar Elorfaly August 24, 2017

St. Louis is shaping itself up for a brighter future for startups after recovering from a rough...

illinois soil diagnostics

University of Illinois soil diagnostics startup develops robot that cuts costs by 99%

By Omar Elorfaly August 23, 2017

Emerging from University of Illinois’s EnterpriseWorks, a startup focusing on agriculture managed...

midwest airlines

$100M would be price to bring back Midwest Airlines and chocolate chip cookies

By Omar Elorfaly August 18, 2017

Two investors, including a former employee of the company, are trying to bring back Midwest...

payment processing made easy for SMBs

Payment processing shouldn’t be a road block for SMBs

By Omar Elorfaly August 15, 2017

We live in a time in which making a payment gets more technologically advanced by the hour....

north dakota innovation

North Dakota’s University of Jamestown joins movement to bolster Midwest innovation

By Omar Elorfaly August 11, 2017

The Midwest is making a big push towards innovating the startup community. A private liberal arts...

ethnic food

Chicago-based ethnic food startup aims to be like the ‘United Nations of food’

By Omar Elorfaly August 7, 2017

Over 4 million Caribbean and about 1.4 million African immigrants together form a niche, ethnic...