Corporate

KC entrepreneurial leader Wullschleger becomes new WeWork director

By Tommy Felts / June 8, 2017

Before its doors even open, WeWork is making significant inroads to the area entrepreneur community. The international coworking giant — which announced plans to create a 40,000-square-foot space in Kansas City in March — has hired Erik Wullschleger to become its community director. Most recently the director of LiveKC and previously general manager of the…

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Centriq Training buys St. Louis firm to become huge IT educator

By Tommy Felts / May 3, 2017

After a recent acquisition, the Kansas City area’s largest information technology training company is set to become one of the biggest tech educators in the Midwest. Centriq Training announced Tuesday it purchased St. Louis-based Premier Knowledge Solutions in April for an undisclosed amount. The combined firms will offer virtual courses and in-person training in the…

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2017 Sprint Accelerator class makes its KC introductions at 1 Million Cups

By Tommy Felts / April 13, 2017

Less than two weeks into the program, the 2017 Sprint Accelerator cohort introduced themselves to the community on Wednesday at 1 Million Cups. The accelerator recently welcomed seven startups representing its two tracks — ag tech and digital — that arrives from all around the country.  Hailing from states like Texas, New York, Florida, Georgia…

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Sprint Accelerator welcomes seven startups to KC, launches 2017 program

By Tommy Felts / April 3, 2017

The Sprint Accelerator announced Monday the seven startups from around the country that it welcomed into its fourth annual program, which also launched Monday. For the 2017 cohort, the Sprint Accelerator is focused on solidifying corporate partnerships. Fueled by Dairy Farmers of America and Virgin Mobile, the 90-day program will welcome startups from two tracks…

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