See photos from OEI 2017

Take a look at just a few of the many photos taken by F8 Creative during the 12th Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute. Check this site often as we publish additional photos from the 2017 event.

Thank you for a successful 12th Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute

On behalf of the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute and the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation — thank you students, staff, host families and sponsors for making the 12th annual OEI another successful event. Without support from staff at Buena Vista University, Iowa Lakes Community College, Iowa State University, University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa, … Continue Reading

Iowa Lakeside Lab near grassy field with Where are they now text

Where are they now? Tony Schutt, OEI 2008

The “Where are they now?” series looks at how Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute shaped the lives, entrepreneurial journeys and career paths of its alumni. Tony sent us this story following the launch of OEInext.com. Email your story. Tony Schutt OEI Class of 2008 I saw the OEI email update the other day and it struck me — … Continue Reading

Scott Burak, ADFly LLC founder (OEI 2016)

ADFly, LLC named finalist for Technology Association of Iowa’s Student Innovation of the Year Prometheus Award

Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute alumni are going to have a strong presence at the Technology Association of Iowa’s LWBJ Prometheus Awards celebration April 20 in Des Moines. ADFly, LLC, a digital marketing service provider co-founded by University of Northern Iowa senior Scott Burak (OEI 2016), is a finalist for this year’s Student Innovation of the Year award. … Continue Reading

SwineTech founders Matthew Rooda (left) and Abraham Espinoza

SwineTech, founded by OEI alums, named as finalist for 2 Prometheus Awards

A company started by two Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute alumni is racking up recognition for its innovative use of technology in agriculture. SwineTech, founded by University of Iowa seniors Matthew Rooda and Abraham Espinoza (both OEI ’16), was named a finalist for two 2017 LWBJ Prometheus Awards – Student Innovation of the Year and Ag Technology … Continue Reading