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‘Question everything,’ TEDxKC 2016 captured in photos

By Tommy Felts / August 23, 2016

For more coverage on TEDxKC, check out this piece on 5 inspirational musings for entrepreneurs.

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LaunchKC announces 20 finalists for $50K grants

By Tommy Felts / August 23, 2016

After trying deliberations that went into Monday evening, the Kansas City-based grants competition LaunchKC has revealed its 20 finalists that will vie for a piece of the $500,000 pie. The competition — which will distribute $500,000 via 10, $50,000 non-dilutive grants — drew more than 400 tech startup applicants for the second year in a…

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TEDxKC offers 5 inspirational musings for entrepreneurs

By Tommy Felts / August 22, 2016

From poets and inventors to musicians and activists, the eighth-annual TEDxKC on Friday challenged attendees to “question everything.” And in that questioning, 13 presenters offered an assortment of inspiring thoughts from which entrepreneurs can learn.  Here are five takeaways from the event, which was hosted at the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts and presented by…

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The legend of the salvaged Westport Commons mural continues

By Tommy Felts / August 19, 2016

If reader reaction is any indication, Startland News may want to consider a pivot to becoming a historical art publication. Since publishing a story on Tuesday regarding an exhumed mural at Plexpod Westport Commons, thousands of people around the area and nation have taken an interest in the piece. Dozens of Facebook comments have relayed their…

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Events Preview: Athena League, Customer Experience Showcase

By Tommy Felts / August 18, 2016

There are a boatload of entrepreneurial events hosted in Kansas City on a weekly basis. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, supporter or curious Kansas Citian, we’d recommend these upcoming events for you. WEEKLY EVENT PREVIEW   Let’s Talk About Press, Baby When: August 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Where: Sprint Accelerator Let’s talk about press,…

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