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Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. [divide] Strategy. Strategic plan. Go-to-market. Blueprint. Tactics. Startup innovators probably have heard an exhaustive list of synonyms and buzzwords. I’ve seen them all as a business leader for more than 30 years, helping companies define their strategy or execute on it. And there’s good…
Read More >Editor’s note: Kate Garman is the KCMO innovation analyst but will be departing this week for a new opportunity in Seattle. She wrote the following piece reflecting on her time with the city. [divide margin_top=”1″ margin_bottom=”2″] I’ve had a desk at Kansas City Hall now for three years. Starting as an intern, and later joining…
Read More >Editor’s note: The following piece by Callie England sheds light on why she stepped down as CEO of the vegan snack company Rawxies. It contains explicit language. [divide margin_top=”1″ margin_bottom=”1″] The other day I found myself frozen in panic; what the fuck just happened!? And when I say “just happened” I’m referring to the past six years: From…
Read More >Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. [divide] Yes, you could fail, and it would be embarrassing. People would talk about it. People you know. But let’s be honest, they’re only trying to reassure themselves about the risk-averse choices they’ve made. Yes, you could fail, and it could get you fired.…
Read More >Editor’s note: In partnership with the Wide Ruled podcast hosted by Brainroot Light and Sound, Startland News hopes to offer its audience more avenues to learn about innovators in Kansas City. Opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone.[divide] Wide Ruled is a Kansas City-based podcast focused on equality in education. Each episode showcases a…
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