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KIOS Profiles: 1 Million Cups

By David Koesters

Published July 29, 2026 at 8:50 AM CDT

We drop in on a 1 Millions Cups presentation in downtown Omaha, one of dozens of weekly get togethers throughout the country to help entrepreneurs network and find resources.

Special thanks to all the entrepreneurs for sharing their stories with me.

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David Koesters

David first started broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, served as an officer in the U.S. Army, and has worked for radio and television stations across the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat, Pickles.

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