Tag: technology

Mid x Midwest returns: Seizing opportunities from one-on-one founder-VC meetups more important than ever, organizers say

admin — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:00:40 +0000

It’s a critical time within the startup funding ecosystem, Dan Kerr and Maggie Kenefake agreed, noting the slow tick of investments across the region present a core challenge — and opportunities — to be addressed by this fall’s Mid x Midwest event.

Just funded: Digital Sandbox KC drops the hook for three more emerging tech startups

admin — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:57:22 +0000

From optimizing trucking logistics to revolutionizing peer-to-peer recommendations and streamlining compliance with AI, the latest startups funded by Digital Sandbox KC are poised to make a significant impact in their industries, said Jill Meyer.

Tech champion tapped to lead Patterson Family Foundation; How Maria Flynn plans to ‘make opportunity happen’ for rural communities

admin — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:42:06 +0000

A startup leader, exited executive, and tech advocate who emerged from Cerner to become one of the most prominent voices for investing in Kansas City will now champion the region in a new way: as president and CEO of an influential nonprofit that bears her former boss’ name.

Why It’s Terrifying That China’s Nuclear Capabilities Have Lapped The United States

admin — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:27:02 +0000

China’s steady climb to the peak of nuclear energy technology underscores the need for a decisive American response.

How a $4B Panasonic plant could ‘revolutionize region’s economy’ — starting next year

admin — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:09:23 +0000

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Kansas City PBS/Flatland, a member of the Kansas City Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, The Kansas City Beacon, and Missouri Business Alert.

Click here to read the original story.

Roar of the Crowd: October 2024

admin — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Exited founders: Face the tough conversations first; avoid a messy post-honeymoon breakup

admin — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:30:58 +0000

Preparing for an exit begins with co-founder alignment at the startup’s launch, three veteran Kansas City founders agreed.

“You are getting married to your founders,” explained Tony Caudill, who co-founded two tech startups with his best friend — including aware3, which was acquired in 2018 by Nelnet. “Just like when you find your mate of choice, you ask them, like, ‘Do you want to have kids?’ There’s core things that you’ve got to be aligned on from the very beginning or you shouldn’t get married, right?”

Hy-Vee’s small biz competition sends Midwest entrepreneurs racing for $50K checkout; Here are the winners

admin — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:37:48 +0000

BaKIT Box, a Chicago-based subscription service offering baking kits inspired by diverse global cuisines, took home the $30,000 grand prize at the 2024 Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit.

Shelley Gupta, the founder and CEO of BaKIT Box, was thrilled to receive the grand prize, she said.

KC pet tech startup fetches $120K Techstars investment, taking founder’s pitch to Atlanta

admin — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:59:40 +0000

As Kansas City-built Interplay prepares to bring its debut product to market, the pet tech startup is getting a jolt of new energy from one of the nation’s top accelerator programs.

The timing couldn’t be better, said founder Jonaie Johnson, announcing Interplay’s acceptance into Techstars Atlanta & New Orleans Powered by J.P. Morgan, which welcomed 21 companies this week to its inaugural class.

Aussie tech company with KC HQ closes $112M round to scale its global expansion, AI innovation

admin — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:34:54 +0000

As global technology company SafetyCulture closes another massive funding round, Kansas City — its largest market and biggest opportunity — stands primed for continued investment at the firm’s U.S. headquarters in the Crossroads Arts District.

K-State 105 entrepreneurship project advances economic growth in Douglas County

admin — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:43:56 +0000

Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by K-State News.

2025 Track Sponsorships: Become a Part of the Conference

admin — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:30:40 +0000

Modern world requires entrepreneurs to think like creatives, says KU’s Innovator in Residence

admin — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:12:23 +0000

Editor’s note: The University of Kansas’ School of Business is a partner of Startland News.

LAWRENCE, Kansas — Building a skill set around creativity is critical to entrepreneurship — especially at a time when careers can be short-lived, said Josh Wexler.

“Jobs are no longer for life,” explained the Innovator in Residence at the University of Kansas School of Business.

KC Current’s goalkeeper AD Franch lauded for teaming with WeCodeKC to empower urban youth

admin — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:57:15 +0000

AD Franch is more than just a world-class athlete; she’s a true community servant, said Tammy Buckner, founder of WeCodeKC, heaping praise on the KC Current goalkeeper-turned-advocate for technology education in Kansas City.

“Her passion and dedication to our students are unmatched,” said Buckner. “Through her partnership, we’ve been able to bring sports and technology together in a way that creates real, life-changing opportunities for our youth.”

Midwest crypto platform Normal aims to bring blockchain ‘banking’ to the mainstream

admin — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:18:04 +0000

Cryptocurrencies are poised to radically disrupt and transform monetary systems across the globe, said Joshua Blew, noting the coming financial freedom offered by such developments is closely tied to individuals’ access to the best tools and ownership of the right assets.

But connecting to them in a world of banking behemoths and entrenched financial institutions can be a challenge, the Rayton native said.