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Scaling his superpower: How BXKC’s new app amplifies Black professionals’ connections

By Tommy Felts / June 7, 2023

A new tech platform recently unveiled by Black Excellence KC is expected to provide Black entrepreneurs with resources to elevate their careers and journeys, said Craig Moore II — a move that aims to boost the group’s human capital beyond one-on-one interactions. “We’re trying to create a tool where we can create better engagement among…

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New in KC: West Coast transplant impressed by local startup, tech scene; says KC should embrace more flops

By Tommy Felts / June 7, 2023

Editor’s note: New in KC is an ongoing profile series that highlights newly relocated members of the Kansas City startup community, their reasons for a change of scenery, and what they’ve found so far in KC. This series is sponsored by C2FO, a Leawood-based, global financial services company. Click here to read more New in KC profiles. Kansas City is a…

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LendingStandard closes $6.7M round with Flyover Capital among key longterm investors

By Tommy Felts / June 6, 2023

A Kansas City startup’s efforts to streamline the commercial real estate industry are not only reducing wasted time and frustration for lenders and borrowers, said Keith Molzer, it’s making good on investors’ expectations of the tech-driven Saas marketplace. “LendingStandard has listened and responded to what the market needs,” said Molzer, founding managing partner at Flyover…

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The journey can make or break an entrepreneur; Pipeline gala returns June 15 to celebrate connectivity at the intersection

By Tommy Felts / June 6, 2023

Editor’s note: Pipeline Entrepreneurs is a partner of Startland News, though this report was produced independently by the nonprofit newsroom. Pipeline Entrepreneurs’ new era is all about community, said Melissa Vincent, with more than a nod to the resilience needed to sustain a vibrant startup ecosystem. “When you go through the Pipeline program, it becomes…

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Royals partner with KC-linked CBD brand to tout health benefits of hemp for athletes

By Tommy Felts / June 6, 2023

As an entrepreneur who grew up in Kansas City, teaming up with the Kansas City Royals to promote high-quality CBD products is a dream come true, said Dan Huerter, CEO of Pure Spectrum CBD. “To be able to work with such an iconic organization and to be a part of promoting health and wellness in…

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Yoli Tortilleria’s grind to “honor the very humble tortilla” earns James Beard Award

By Tommy Felts / June 6, 2023

Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter. Yoli Tortilleria, a Mexican tortilla bakery with a retail store on Jefferson Street on Kansas City’s Westside and a manufacturing location…

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Multitasking might feel good, but working on autopilot isn’t actually productive in the present (Holistic Hustle)

By Tommy Felts / June 6, 2023

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and “Holistic Hustle” columnist for Startland News. The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Similar to stress and anxiety (we’ll tackle that next month), mindfulness and meditation…

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PLOT digs into commercialization with $2M round, earns backing from KCRise Fund

By Tommy Felts / June 5, 2023

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. This series is possible thanks to Entrepreneurial Growth Ventures (EGV), a business unit of NetWork Kansas supporting innovative, high-growth entrepreneurs in the State of Kansas. WICHITA — A Wichita-based startup…

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Community Builders to Watch: Jackie Nguyen unites emerging businesses behind a common flag — Kansas City

By Tommy Felts / June 1, 2023

Editor’s note: Startland News is showcasing five Kansas City changemakers from five local organizations through its third annual Community Builders to Watch series. The following highlights one of the 2023 honorees, selected from more than 100 initial nominees. Click here to view the full list of Community Builders to Watch — presented by Cyderes. Check…

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Community Builders to Watch: DePrice Taylor plays with an open hand, sports-infused empathy

By Tommy Felts / June 1, 2023

Editor’s note: Startland News is showcasing five Kansas City changemakers from five local organizations through its third annual Community Builders to Watch series. The following highlights one of the 2023 honorees, selected from more than 100 initial nominees. Click here to view the full list of Community Builders to Watch — presented by Cyderes. Check…

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