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. Event times and RSVP details coming soon.
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.
The chapters
VI grows one city at a time, each chapter built with the same care as the first.
Chapter One
Lincoln NE
Founding chapter
Chapter Two
Omaha NE
Active
Next
Your city
More chapters to come.
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
Community networking
The monthly room: good people, good conversation, real introductions.
- RegularlyMembers
Educational workshops
Practical sessions led by members and guests who have done the thing. Member pricing.
- 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. Ticketed separately.
Hosted by EGC × TruFlo Creative
Social Hour
Meet new people, exchange ideas, and connect with entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, and community builders. Enjoy food, a guest speaker, and a first look at Vertically Integrated, the community we're building next.
Monday, November 2, 2026
Lincoln
Location TBA · Time TBA
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Omaha
Apiary · Time TBA
Free · Event times and RSVP details coming soon.
RSVP for Social Hour, Nov 2 & 4Founders
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 networking event 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.
Is the Social Hour really free?
Yes. Both launch Social Hours, Lincoln on Nov 2 and Omaha on Nov 4, are free and open to everyone. Please RSVP, because space is limited.
How do I become a member?
Founding-member applications open on Nov 4, after both Social Hours.
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.
Build together
Come to a Social Hour: Lincoln on November 2 or Omaha on November 4. It's free, and it's the first look at what VI is building.