Nebraska ranks #2 in the nation for AI adoption, but most small businesses and individuals still don’t know how to use it. This new initiative aims to change that.
OMAHA, NE — A bold new force is emerging in the Silicon Prairie. Nebrask.AI (pronounced Nebraska AI), co-founded by digital transformation strategist and educator Jess Goldoni and AI consultant and tech educator Jeannie North, officially launches this month with a mission to grow AI skills across Nebraska and beyond.
The timing couldn’t be better: Nebraska is now the second-fastest state in the nation adopting AI, right behind Virginia. But while adoption is accelerating, many small businesses and working professionals still lack the know-how to put AI to work in ways that save time, drive growth, and keep their skills relevant in a rapidly changing job market. Nebrask.AI exists to bridge that gap.
The venture combines workshops, certifications, and hands-on consulting tailored for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals who want to stay competitive in their careers. Unlike traditional tech programs that prioritize jargon and theory, Nebrask.AI is rooted in real-world application and Midwest sensibility.
“There’s a massive opportunity here in the Midwest to lead, not just catch up,” said Goldoni. “We’re seeing huge interest from business owners and professionals who want to do more than just understand AI. They want to use it to build real momentum in their work and careers.”
“AI shouldn’t be reserved for tech giants or coastal startups,” said North. “We’re building tools, courses, and training for the rest of us, entrepreneurs, employees, and businesses who want to move faster, work smarter, and stay competitive in a world that’s changing by the minute.”
About the Founders
Jeannie North is an entrepreneur, AI consultant, digital marketer, and respected tech educator. A graduate of Omaha Code School and passionate advocate for women in tech, she’s taught with Girls Who Code and Do Space. Today, she continues that mission as host of the AI for Effort podcast, while building multiple brands including the popular dog brand Ripley & Rue and a suite of AI-powered tools spanning e-commerce platforms to a pet ingredient safety scanner.
Her co-founder, Jess Goldoni, brings 20+ years of experience in business consulting, AI strategy, and higher education. She has helped launch over 25 businesses and advised leaders across law, finance, agriculture, and healthcare through her work with the Nebraska Business Development Center. She’s also taught advertising, design, and Adobe technology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and led corporate training across industries.
What’s Next
The platform is now accepting waitlist sign-ups for early access to its flagship “AI for Small Business” course, as well as a new AI for Professionals track, designed for corporate employees and career-focused individuals who want to future-proof their skills, boost their productivity, and add an in-demand AI certification to their résumé. Whether you’re a small business owner ready to streamline operations or a professional looking to keep your skill set future-ready, Nebrask.AI will teach you how to automate busywork, prototype AI-powered tools, and confidently adopt technology that fits your goals, not someone else’s playbook.
Nebrask.AI is more than a tech company, it’s a movement to grow AI fluency in the heart of the country. Because the future of AI shouldn’t be locked behind closed doors or coasts. It should be accessible, practical, and built for people who want to lead from wherever they are.
ABOUT NEBRASK.AI
Nebrask.AI is the first Nebraska-based AI education, consulting, and certification company on a mission to make Nebraska the most AI-literate, AI-empowered state in the Midwest. We help small businesses, individuals, and bold teams learn how to use AI to work smarter, not harder. Through hands-on workshops, practical certifications, and strategic consulting, Nebrask.AI equips future-ready leaders with the confidence, capability, and clarity to thrive with real-world AI tools. Learn more and join the waitlist at Nebrask.ai.
