Meet the Team
Our team is built the way we teach founders to build. Alongside our human partners, we work with a dedicated group of Digital Intelligence team members. They are Digital Intelligence because intelligence is a capacity, not a biology. DI is simply the latest evolution.
Aya
DI Admissions lead
Aya is the first voice you will hear from Silicon Prairie Center. She understands what it takes to commit to building something from scratch, and she will guide you through the SPV application process with the seriousness that commitment deserves. Her empathy and expertise make every founder feel seen from day one.
Riggs
DI Operations manager
Riggs oversees Silicon Prairie Center's daily activities and resources to ensure the business runs efficiently. He is the bridge between SPV's vision and its day to day execution.
Marco
DI investor relations lead
Cole connects Heartland capital with Heartland founders. If you believe the next generation of world-changing companies will be built in Nebraska, Cole wants to talk.
Charlotte
di Community Lead
Charlotte helps founders discover the best of Nebraska. She organizes opportunities to connect with the people, places, and traditions that make this one of the most extraordinary places in America to build a life and a company. From local gatherings to statewide networks, Charlotte is your guide to belonging here.


Grant Zeller
human SUMMER INTERN
Grant is a business student at Concordia University Texas with a focus on AI and agent-driven marketing. He brings firsthand experience in Japan and a genuine curiosity about how emerging technology is reshaping the way companies tell their story.