Marisa Jackels
xCraft founder JD Claridge on innovating in the drone world
By Marisa Jackels
In October of last year, JD Claridge and his business partner Charles Manning stepped into the Shark Tank asking for $500,000 for 20% equity. They walked out with $1.5 million…
Equity crowdfunding is here: Thanks Wefunder
By Marisa Jackels
Yesterday, the world of investing shifted dramatically, and in large part thanks to a group of people who rolled through Fargo earlier this year. The group, Wefunder, came through on…
Celebrate every day: The story behind the National Day Calendar
By Marisa Jackels
It starts with popcorn. Like so many things. Marlo Anderson, Mandan native and the founder of the National Day Calendar, energy behind the Autonomous Friendly Corridor, and perhaps better…
How CaringBridge founder Sona Mehring uses technology for good
By Marisa Jackels
Sona Mehring has long recognized the power of connecting through technology. Before Google, before Facebook, she developed social network CaringBridge based on that ability — to “connect the hearts behind…
Getting game-y at Glitchcon 2016
By Marisa Jackels
Today’s piece is by Kyle Weik, Fargo local and indie game maker. He’s the co-creator of popular woodland survival game On My Own, which reached 100,000 users in under a…
Fargo rideshare app Jumpr officially launches early access
By Marisa Jackels
Jumpr, a mobile app for ridesharing in the Fargo-Moorhead area, has officially launched as of this week. Locals Matt Sullivan and Jordan Nelson have been working on the app for…
NDSU team excels at NASA rover challenge
By Marisa Jackels
We’re hurtling through the NDSU campus parking lot when the driver, Chris, says, “This thing can handle a lot more, if you’re up for it!” I’m a bit frightened, it…
West Fargo highschooler builds plans for educational app
By Marisa Jackels
As a senior at West Fargo Highschool, Dieumerci “Chris” Christel is all too familiar with the frustrations of highschool life. Students often find topics difficult to learn, they get distracted…
Fargo's Advanced Bone Technology named in Pioneer's top 500 startups
By Marisa Jackels
Advanced Bone Technology, a local startup founded around a research project to recreate human bone material with 3D printing, was named one of the top early-stage startups in the world…
A walk through Fargo's Startup House: Free housing for entrepreneurs
By Marisa Jackels
In late summer of 2014, a 4-bed 2-bath house in north Fargo opened its doors to local entrepreneurs with a promise of free housing. Zero rent, zero utilities, high power…