Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska
Vertically Integrated
A curated community for builders: entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals and community leaders who'd rather grow together. Now in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska.
Free to attend. Please RSVP, space is limited.
What VI is
Grow together
Relationships that continue between events. Small by design, with thoughtful membership selection, so the room is always worth being in.
- 01
Real connections
Thoughtful events and founder-made introductions to people relevant to what you're building.
- 02
Shared knowledge
Members trade experience, feedback and resources: asks, offers and opportunities.
- 03
Between events, too
The relationships keep going after the room empties. That's the point.
Who it's for
Lincoln & Omaha builders
People in and around Lincoln and Omaha who are actively building a business, a career, a creative project or a community initiative, at any stage.
What we look for
- 01Willingness to contribute
- 02Curiosity and respect
- 03Follow-through
- 04A clear reason for joining
We build a varied mix of industries and experience levels on purpose.
How we gather
The calendar
Some rooms are open to everyone. Some are for members, where the conversations go deeper.
- MonthlyOpen to all
Social Hours
The monthly room: good people, good conversation, real introductions. $50, less for members, and the quarterly one is free for everyone.
- RegularlyOpen to all
Educational workshops
Practical sessions led by members and guests who have done the thing. $50, free for members.
- RegularlyMembers
Focused groups
Small, candid groups working through real problems together.
- YearlyOpen to all
The VI Gala
One night a year to celebrate the community and what it built. Tickets from $50; VI Access pays half and VI Complete gets a free ticket.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Social Hour
Pull out your ugliest Christmas sweater for the last free Social Hour of the year. Meet entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, and community builders in Lincoln and Omaha. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Lincoln
The Post · 6:00–8:00 PM
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Omaha
UNO Hall · 6:00–8:00 PM
Free · Please RSVP · Limited capacity
Founders
Meet the founders
EJ Miller
Co-founder
Co-founder and CEO of TruFlo Creative, a Lincoln marketing studio, where EJ leads brand strategy, content and lead generation for local businesses. Coaches high school and AAU basketball and is active in Lincoln's youth and community work.
Asher Fenton-Young
Co-founder
Co-founder and COO of TruFlo Creative, leading operations, web design and brand identity, after half a decade as a lead technician in the home-service industry. Into food, jazz and figuring out how things work.
Malachi Hopkins
Co-founder
Founder and Executive Director of Everybody Gets a Chance (EGC) Nebraska, which provides free sports performance training and mentorship to underprivileged youth in Lincoln, guided by the motto “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.”
For businesses
Founding partners
A small number of businesses will help build VI from the first room. Founding Partners are part of every monthly Social Hour and help shape what comes next.
FAQ
Good questions
Who is VI for?
People in the Lincoln and Omaha areas actively building something: a business, a career, a creative project or a community initiative. Any stage.
How do I become a member?
Create a free account today. Applications for VI Access and VI Complete open soon, and the founders review each one personally. See memberships.
What makes it “curated”?
Membership is by application. We look for people who'll contribute, follow through and treat others well, and we deliberately mix industries and experience levels.
Will VI get me clients?
We can't promise leads, clients or investment, and we won't. What we offer is relationships, knowledge and real opportunities to help each other.
Do you share my contact info?
Never without your permission. Introductions are opt-in on both sides.
How much does membership cost?
A free account costs nothing (Social Hours are $50, even at the door, and workshops $50; walking in without an account is $75). VI Access is $25/month (Social Hours $25, workshops free). VI Complete is $75/month (Social Hours included). The quarterly Social Hour is free for everyone. See membership.
Build together
Come to a Social Hour: Lincoln on December 16 or Omaha on December 17. It's free, and it's the last free one of the year.