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March 2011: Ben Milne Cultivating a Startup That Attracts Attention

March 23, 2011

Greater Des Moines Partnership

Dwolla CEO Shares Startup Insight

Watch Ben Milne, co-founder and CEO of Dwolla, a peer-to-peer payment platform, as he discusses a wide range of topics spanning the distance from Greater Des Moines (DSM) to the Midwest Silicon Prairie. He shared his experiences as a successful entrepreneur in Des Moines, what it's like raising money in Des Moines, details about the Silicon Prairie and how to find funding there, what to expect when your startup attracts attention and more.

Check out Dwolla's blog for more information.

Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.

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