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Federal data privacy laws are coming; Here’s what you should consider

By Tommy Felts / March 29, 2019

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Ryan Weber, KC Tech Council president, on Tuesday testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee on “Small Business Perspectives on a Federal Data Privacy Framework.” [divide] I recently had the privilege of testifying before a U.S. Senate Subcommittee, chaired by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran,…

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Startup leader: A new mayor is coming, with many good options on the April 2 ballot

By Tommy Felts / March 25, 2019

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Chris Brown is the founder of Venture Legal where he represents startups, freelancers, and small businesses. This column (originally published by Venture Legal) is not intended as an endorsement of any particular Kansas City, Missouri, mayoral candidate. [divide] Kansas City is “on a…

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Even hip startups aren’t immune to social media mistakes; Avoid these 8 pitfalls

By Tommy Felts / March 18, 2019

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary on social media mistakes are the author’s alone. Dave Alexander is CEO of the nationally ranked, Overland Park-based digital marketing agency Social: Managed. [divide] Social media users don’t want to know more about your company — they want to know how your business can help them. But…

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Sickweather CEO: The end of your children’s privacy, courtesy of ‘free’ tech

By Tommy Felts / February 25, 2019

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. This piece follows a limited series by Startland exploring parent advocates’ objections to 1:1 technology initiatives. Click here for more on that topic. [divide] Inspired by the ongoing conversation here on Startland News about 1:1 technology initiatives in schools, I wanted to share…

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Top founder salutes Rick Vaughn: A mustached hero with a herculean task

By Tommy Felts / February 15, 2019

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. [divide] The dude is amazing; the dude is a legend. He rocks a mustache and his name is Rick Vaughn. If you don’t know him, it’s too late. He’s already gone. Well, not quite gone; this isn’t an obituary. Rick is just retiring…

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