Opinion

Getting Kansas City to the last mile of tech workforce development requires a bridge (and together we’re building it)

By Tommy Felts / April 7, 2025

Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Kara Lowe is president and CEO of KC Tech Council. [divide] The greater Kansas City region faces a sizable workforce challenge; there currently are more tech-focused jobs in the region than local job candidates to fill the openings. At present, employers are seeking…

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Why managing global teams requires navigating cultural nuances

By Tommy Felts / March 25, 2025

Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Serial entrepreneur and three-peat exited founder Matt Watson is the host of Product Driven and co-founder of Full Scale, a global staffing company. Click here to subscribe to the free Product Driven newsletter.  [divide] Building global software teams is more complex than just finding…

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Why perfect timing beats perfect products — every time

By Tommy Felts / March 3, 2025

Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Serial entrepreneur and three-peat exited founder Matt Watson is the host of Product Driven and co-founder of Full Scale, a global staffing company. Click here to subscribe to the free Product Driven newsletter.  [divide] Have you ever noticed how many “revolutionary” products actually weren’t…

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The game is rigged; the goalposts move (and we still have to pretend it’s fair)

By Tommy Felts / February 24, 2025

Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. JQ Sirls is an author and illustrator, as well as co-founder and CEO of Storytailor — an AI-infused storytelling platform that turns children’s emotions and challenges into adventures filled with imagination and wonder. His company was named one of Startland News’ Kansas City…

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Building a movement: How empowering one small business can change their world (and ours)

By Tommy Felts / February 19, 2025

Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Brandon Calloway is CEO and Co-Founder of Generating Income For Tomorrow (G.I.F.T.), and now writes a weekly blog, The Equity Advocate. [divide] The racial wealth gap in America isn’t just a statistic; it’s a reality that has defined the lives and limited the…

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