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WeWork Lightwell

First look: WeWork Lightwell illuminates space for growing teams downtown (Photos)

By Tommy Felts / February 8, 2020

Despite national headlines that question WeWork’s staying power, a second Kansas City location signals light at the end of the tunnel for the coworking giant.  “The expectation of the workforce is changing,” Erik Wullschleger, WeWork community director, explained during a Startland News tour of the newly opened space, which occupies the third and fourth floors…

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Pro Athlete

Beyond just bats: Pro Athlete takes a swing at apparel, innovation with its first acquisition

By Tommy Felts / February 8, 2020

Whether a company has just left the bench or been in the game for more than 30 years, the key to innovation is simple: maintain a startup mentality and growth is sure to follow, said Andrew Dowis.  “One of our core values is embracing innovation,” explained Dowis, CEO of Pro Athlete — a Kansas City-grown…

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ScaleUP! KC unveils cohort packed with 17 entrepreneurs, backed by new leader

By Tommy Felts / February 6, 2020

A 10th cohort for ScaleUP! Kansas City continues the program’s five-year legacy of helping entrepreneurs scale a diverse array of companies, the effort’s new leader said. “This program demonstrates over and over that you can not only start a business in Kansas City, but also that you can get all the tools, coaching, perspective and…

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Brent EuDaly, Detour Goods

Post-exit detour takes founder on a journey back to a time before plastic ruled the world

By Tommy Felts / February 6, 2020

Living as determined “plastic haters,” the husband-and-wife duo behind Detour Goods craft wooden toys as a callback to higher-quality manufacturing and a time before entertainment was dominated by technology.  “I think we’re living in a day and age where we’re just so addicted and connected to our screens,” said Jordan EuDaly, co-owner of the Kansas…

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NXTUS, Wichita

Testing an idea? Startup matchmaker aims to make Wichita the ‘Pilot Capital of the World’

By Tommy Felts / February 6, 2020

Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro. This series is possible thanks to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, which leads a collaborative, nationwide effort to identify and remove large and small barriers to new business creation. WICHITA…

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