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Listen: KC transportation leaders examine Smart City, Hyperloop, smart pavement

By Tommy Felts / May 2, 2017

Judging by the popularity of our recent Hyperloop One coverage, the future of transportation has become a hot topic in the metro. It’s crazy to imagine that, in the near future, we may be living in a world of subsonic rail travel, smart pavement and autonomous vehicles. But before we get too excited about the…

Events Preview: The Art of Invisibility, Code for KC

By Tommy Felts / May 1, 2017

There are a plethora of entrepreneurial events hosted in Kansas City on a weekly basis. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, supporter, or curious community member — we recommend these upcoming events for you. Are you hosting a relevant community event? Feel free to add it to the FWD/KC calendar for increased exposure. Once your event…

New Lean Lab approach hopes to better position ed tech startups

By Tommy Felts / April 28, 2017

With applications now open for the incubator’s fourth cohort, the Lean Lab hopes a pivot in its approach will foster more savvy education startups. Offering office space, mentorship, direct access to area school systems and up to $35,000 in support, the Lean Lab will soon select five promising education tech startups from around the world…

KCPS superintendent Dr. Bedell: The mission to serve KC kids ‘is our boss’

By Tommy Felts / April 28, 2017

Editor’s note: To fulfill Startland News’ mission of highlighting challenges in Kansas City, we asked Dr. Mark T. Bedell, the Superintendent of Kansas City Public Schools, to share his vision reintegrating local schools. The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone.  I have a mission in Kansas City, Mo. to help lead the…

Lyft and Kansas City may reunite thanks to new ride-sharing law

By Tommy Felts / April 27, 2017

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens on Monday signed legislation that could bring the ride-sharing company Lyft back to the Kansas City market. Passed with strong support from Missouri lawmakers, Gov. Greitens’ signature sets forth regulations for ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft, including licensing fees, background checks and inspections. Lyft halted its Kansas City operations…