Opinion

New book from KC heavy hitters: Keep your pitch firmly in the feels; avoid being forgotten before you leave the room

By Tommy Felts / March 23, 2023

Editor’s note: The following contains an excerpt from “Go Big or Go Home,” a new book by Diana Kander, Kansas City serial entrepreneur, and Tucker Trotter, CEO of Overland Park-based Dimensional Innovations (DI). Click here to learn more about “Go Big or Go Home,” available March 28. The secret to a winning pitch isn’t necessarily…

Tech sector eyes job cuts to stem losses: Why layoffs are just one option (and should be a last resort)

By Tommy Felts / March 21, 2023

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Jennifer Libby is a district manager with human resources provider Insperity’s Kansas City office. Click here to read more from this contributor. Economic turbulence can be daunting for both business owners and their employees. In times of financial uncertainty, layoffs can soar. While…

Here’s how opening $100M in capital for entrepreneurs who need it most can boost the economy

By Tommy Felts / March 9, 2023

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Alexander “Sandy” Kemper, founder and CEO of C2FO, a Kansas City-grown fintech company that provides businesses with flexible, on-demand access to working capital. C2FO is a financial supporter of Startland News. This piece originally was published here and details C2FO’s recent investment from…

Spring cleaning won’t clear away the old you, but it can juice up your next season (Holistic Hustle)

By Tommy Felts / March 6, 2023

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and columnist for Startland News. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. The first couple months of the year were nothing that I expected them to be. In 2022, I manifested many of my dreams and goals…

Consumers expect your startup to keep their data safe; be prepared to use cybersecurity as a differentiator

By Tommy Felts / March 6, 2023

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Brad Thies is a principal at BARR Advisory, which has offices in Kansas City. BARR Advisory, a cloud-based security and compliance solutions provider, specializing in cybersecurity, is a financial partner of Startland News. Click here to check out more of this three-part cybersecurity…