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March 2011: Ben Milne Cultivating a Startup That Attracts Attention

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.

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The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the largest regional business, economic development and talent development organization in Iowa and the second-largest regional chamber of commerce in the country, serving 12 counties in Greater Des Moines: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 7,200 Regional Business Members, The Partnership helps businesses grow and advances quality of life in Greater Des Moines with one voice, one mission and as one region, contributing to a vibrant regional economy. 

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