WATCH: Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2022
January 20, 2022 | Austin Barnes | 2022, News, Startups to Watch
This broadcast features Startland News reporters in conversation with the founders who lead the Startups to Watch companies showcased in the publication’s 10 Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2022 list and explore ways in which they’re disrupting industries in Kansas City and beyond.
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Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2022 is presented in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and supporting sponsors at Spark Kansas City, Husch Blackwell, KC BizCare, and Evergy Ventures.
10 Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2022
Austin Barnes
Austin is a growth-focused business strategist with deep roots in media and storytelling. As executive editor, he leads Startland’s revenue generation, partnership strategy, and market expansion— aligning mission-driven journalism with scalable business models.
With over a decade of experience spanning media, brand development, and strategic communications, Austin has helped grow Startland’s reach beyond Kansas City, launching new monetization efforts and driving engagement with more than 700,000 readers each year. His work bridges entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable growth —positioning Startland as a national model for community-centered media.
