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Montgomery: How to support KC startups with your IRA and 401(k)

By Tommy Felts / December 5, 2016

Mycroft co-founder Joshua Montgomery recently appealed to the 1 Million Cups community to launch Initiative Six to foster more early-stage investment in Kansas City. The opinions in the commentary are the author’s alone. I recently read yet another article lamenting the lack of investment by Silicon Valley in the Midwest. The author stated how great…

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Roberts: Court action to make KC a patent troll haven will squash innovation

By Tommy Felts / November 23, 2016

Editor’s note: Melissa Roberts is urging the Kansas City business community to sign a petition that aims to halt an effort to establish Kansas City as an area friendly to “patent trolls.” The commenting period on the proposed changes closes 5 p.m., Nov. 26. The opinions in the commentary are the author’s alone.  I used…

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Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran pens letter to Kansas City ‘pioneers’

By Tommy Felts / November 21, 2016

Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted to Startland News by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. The opinions expressed in the commentary are the author’s alone. Entrepreneurs are determined individuals who doggedly pursue ideas they believe can improve the quality of life for people around the world. They represent the backbone of the global economy,…

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Networking guru Alana Muller’s tips on having a successful GEW

By Tommy Felts / November 11, 2016

Opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone.    With Global Entrepreneurship Week just around the corner, seems like a great time to dust off a few key networking tips for entrepreneurs. But, first, let’s begin by answering the question, why should entrepreneurs care about networking? Some of you are probably thinking, “I don’t…

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Chris Brown: Non-compete alternatives KC business leaders should consider

By Tommy Felts / October 10, 2016

Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. This article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Readers with legal questions should consult an attorney. In addition to reducing risk and protecting employers, non-compete agreements can have community-wide benefits. But recent research by organizations including the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation…

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