Designing Systems That Scale: A Conversation with Marc Niamba
Dr. Marc-Antoine Niamba discusses discipline, systems thinking, and building innovation infrastructure at USD Discovery District’s growing bioscience hub.
What the Governor’s Giant Vision Competition Reveals About South Dakota’s Startup Ecosystem
The recent Governor’s Giant Vision Competition in Pierre, South Dakota, offered a compelling view of the state’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. Reflecting on the experience, Tung Nguyen—who previously participated as a finalist in 2022—observed a noticeable elevation in the event’s execution and the quality of ventures emerging from across the state. Events like Giant Vision reinforce the importance of coordinated innovation infrastructure as South Dakota’s startup ecosystem continues to mature.
From Ideas to Execution: What a Week Reinforced for Our Work in Sioux Falls
From warming up space at Building 1 to engaging global innovators in Minneapolis, the 2026 Medical Alley Summit reinforced what matters most for South Dakota’s bioscience growth: focus, trust, and execution.