Tag: tech

Just funded: LaunchKC unveils 7 newest grant winners, topping $385K in startup capital

admin — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:09:20 +0000

LaunchKC’s big reveal Tuesday was about more than checking a box — or getting hands on oversized checks — with grant competition winners taking the stage to introduce their companies to an eager community of supporters, entrepreneurs and investors.

SafetyCulture names new CEO as founder moves into new strategic executive role

admin — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:23:03 +0000

A global tech company with its U.S. headquarters in Kansas City is transitioning to American leadership. Kelly Vohs, a New York-based executive and former Green Beret in the U.S. Special Forces, is set to become CEO of the Australian company SafetyCulture Jan. 1

Founder Luke Anear, who long served as the rapidly scaling business’ CEO and is responsible for establishing its local presence in the Crossroads Arts District, will move into a newly created executive chairman position for SafetyCulture.

Investor market turns Midwest conservative: ‘Everyone here is feeling a changing landscape’

admin — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:23:50 +0000

After years of soaring valuations across the startup scene, venture firms like M25 are observing a shift to more risk-averse investors and stricter examinations of even the most-exciting company’s worth, said Abhinaya Konduru.

Google makes new $120K pledge to KC schools; region embraces a future built on flexibility

admin — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:59:14 +0000

In an era of artificial intelligence and high-tech solutions, the children of Kansas City remain a vital piece of the region’s future economic sustainability, said Utaukwa Allen, announcing a new financial pledge from Google that targets local students.

Kansas City Public Schools have been selected for a $120,000 partnership with Google to strengthen KCPS’ STEM curriculum, equipping students with the skills needed for impactful careers and a future driven by digital innovation, said Allen, global head of economic and community development for Google data centers.

LaunchKC invested in this founder’s vision; now she’s helping the grants competition boost KC’s startup scene

admin — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:38:39 +0000

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Why Texas Bats Need a Better Commute

admin — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:07:02 +0000
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Kansas City company becomes the gameday go-to collaborator for celebrity-jammed events

admin — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:16:28 +0000

Teaming up with the Eighty-Seven and Running Foundation for events — like the recent Kelce Car Jam in the Crossroads — is an incredible opportunity for Kansas City’s Platinum XP to showcase its capabilities and build a reputation as a top creative collaborator, said Lauren Rios.
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Photos: ARtechBBQ party gets the beer cheese flowing with a salted pretzel tech twist

admin — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:06:53 +0000

Sweater weather returned Friday night alongside Kansas City’s premiere after-hours celebration of tech, and ARtechBBQ organizer Greg Kratofil couldn’t have been happier, he said.
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How one veteran’s early struggles with soft skills inspired tech to boost a new generation

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 22:23:28 +0000

Editor’s note: The following story was produced through a paid partnership with MOSourceLink, which boasts a mission to help entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state of Missouri grow and succeed by providing free, easy access to the help they need — when they need it.

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Capital connector’s message to women: Your investor pool isn’t just sharks; dive in and learn to swim

admin — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:55:23 +0000

When it comes to navigating the waters of capital and equity, Women’s Capital Connection angel investment network and the Women’s Business Center serve as a guide to both entrepreneurs and investors, Kelly Sievers shared.
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Proptech startup Particle Space acquired by LA real estate marketing software firm

admin — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:35:17 +0000

The acquisition of a Kansas City proptech startup by one of its first — and biggest — customers offers founder David Biga the opportunity to pivot back to his entrepreneurial roadmap, he said, reflecting on next steps once Particle Space’s technology is fully integrated into its new home.
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East of Austin, Elon Musk’s X Undergoes a Texas-Style Makeover

admin — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000
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Bill Nye: We’re all born scientists — most people just get distracted; here’s how the ‘Science Guy’ thinks critical thinking can make the world better

admin — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:00:03 +0000

Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro.

WICHITA, Kansas — Even with a looming (and divisive) election within weeks, the impacts of severe weather becoming more clear, and an increasingly uncertain future written within online algorithms, now — more than any other time in the course of human history — is the best moment to be alive, iconic media personality Bill Nye told a crowded room of Kansas tech enthusiasts.
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Startup newcomer no longer the outsider after capping $30K+ Pure Pitch Rally prize haul

admin — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:05:48 +0000

A decade ago, Zik Nwanganga felt like a stranger in Kansas City, he said. Monday’s Pure Pitch Rally gave him a new perspective — surrounded by funders and startup supporters eager to boost his fledgling venture.
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Apply to Be Part of SXSW 2025: Music Showcases, Tech Competitions, and More

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:00:30 +0000

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