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Overlooked to booked: How 12 founders are opening the gate to scaling success through Pipeline Pathfinder

By Tommy Felts / January 27, 2022

The idea that someone else sees Fresh Factory KC’s potential still seems remarkable for India Wells-Carter, she said Thursday as Pipeline unveiled her business as one of 12 selected for its first-ever Pathfinder cohort — an entryway into its elite network for often-overlooked entrepreneurs. “I know I believe in my company, but it feels great to…

Pipeline unveils first-ever double cohort in bid to develop region’s next great serial entrepreneur

By Tommy Felts / January 27, 2022

Twenty-five founders are entering the Pipeline network this week, Melissa Vincent said Thursday, revealing the newest additions to its elite fellowship, as well as the just-debuted Pathfinder cohort for earlier-stage, underserved entrepreneurs. “We were blown away by the response,” said Vincent, executive director of Pipeline, noting the fall 2021 recruiting period was the most vigorous…

10-year plan to create more ‘equitable downtown’ would remove interstates, make way for ballpark in city’s core

By Tommy Felts / January 27, 2022

Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by CityScene KC, an online news source focused on Greater Downtown Kansas City. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for the weekly CityScene KC email review. A strategic plan that encompasses neighborhoods more than a mile from the skyscrapers of its central business district and…

Kanbe’s Markets selected for $30K in marketing services from surging Crux KC team

By Tommy Felts / January 26, 2022

Kanbe’s Markets is expected to harvest boosted visibility and functionality thanks to a newly announced donation of $30,000 in pro bono marketing services from one of Kansas City’s fastest-growing agencies. Crux KC selected the nonprofit for its annual “Crux for a Cause” initiative, which is expected to provide an entire year of services from a…

LaunchKC opens applications for new Social Venture Studio; five slots expected for cohort focused on KC

By Tommy Felts / January 26, 2022

Entrepreneurs hoping to provide both social impact and return on investment are encouraged to apply for the inaugural cohort of LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio — an effort focused on creating sustainable business models to tackle social, racial, or environmental issues. Click here to apply through March 30. The studio is seeking a diverse cohort of leaders,…