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Blueprints for Growth: Product Bets & M&A with Buildertrend's David Arnold

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Scale Omaha powered by the Nebraska Startup Academy welcomes David Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer at Buildertrend, for a candid conversation on his work in the Omaha tech sector for the last 13 years, developing expertise in strategic planning, M&A, and new product incubation.

For the past nine years, he has led corporate development at Buildertrend – evaluating new product opportunities, sourcing partnerships, and managing organizational growth. Over the course of his software career, his experience also includes leading the execution of various transactions, ranging from early-stage venture investments, buy-side acquisitions, all the way to managing sell-side diligence as Buildertrend took on private equity investors.

Outside of work, David advises several nonprofits who provide unique, community-based services including 75 North Revitalization Corp., Omaha by Design, and the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Public Policy Council.

Join us to dig into the decision frameworks behind build/partner/buy, how to pressure-test new product incubation inside a scaled platform, and the human side of post-deal integration—plus what founders and operators can learn from corporate development playbooks.

📅 Thursday, October 16th
📍 The Ashton Building at Millwork Commons
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM (4:00 PM Happy Hour // 5:00 PM Fireside Chat)

Special thanks to the Nebraska Startup Academy, Millwork Commons, and Dundee Bank for making this monthly series possible.

Scale Omaha powered by the Nebraska Startup Academy welcomes David Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer at Buildertrend, for a candid conversation on his work in the Omaha tech sector for the last 13 years, developing expertise in strategic planning, M&A, and new product incubation.

For the past nine years, he has led corporate development at Buildertrend – evaluating new product opportunities, sourcing partnerships, and managing organizational growth. Over the course of his software career, his experience also includes leading the execution of various transactions, ranging from early-stage venture investments, buy-side acquisitions, all the way to managing sell-side diligence as Buildertrend took on private equity investors.

Outside of work, David advises several nonprofits who provide unique, community-based services including 75 North Revitalization Corp., Omaha by Design, and the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Public Policy Council.

Join us to dig into the decision frameworks behind build/partner/buy, how to pressure-test new product incubation inside a scaled platform, and the human side of post-deal integration—plus what founders and operators can learn from corporate development playbooks.

📅 Thursday, October 16th
📍 The Ashton Building at Millwork Commons
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM (4:00 PM Happy Hour // 5:00 PM Fireside Chat)

Special thanks to the Nebraska Startup Academy, Millwork Commons, and Dundee Bank for making this monthly series possible.

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When & Where
Oct 16, 2025, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: CDT
Free


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