Don Wisnieski: How Curiosity Can Help You Build Something New

What does it take to turn curiosity into a successful business? In this “What If… Innovator Insights” segment, Don Wisnieski—founder and CEO of Fantasy Drone Shows in Norfolk, Nebraska—shares how curiosity, continuous learning, mentors and a willingness to try new things helped shape his entrepreneurial journey. Known to many as “Wiz,” Wisnieski has spent a lifetime building businesses, from construction to aerial entertainment. After working on Norfolk’s annual fireworks show, he became curious about drone shows and saw an opportunity to expand into a new form of entertainment. Students ask Wisnieski about the importance of curiosity, how he continues learning, finding mentors and what advice he has for kids who want to try something new. His message is simple: get out and do it. Trying something new can open the door to opportunities you never expected. "Innovator Insights" are short videos with innovators and creators answering questions about things like influences, passions and mistakes. An educational resource providing advice for a next generation of innovators. More about "What If..." a Nebraska Public Media series about innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship in Nebraska: http://nebraskapublicmedia.org/WhatIf #WhatIfNebraska © 2026 Nebraska Public Media Foundation. All rights reserved. FOLLOW US: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NebraskaPublicMedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaPublicMedia X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/NebPublicMedia Instagram: https://instagram.com/NebraskaPublicMedia Website: https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org