Opinion

Joshua Montgomery: KC poised to be IoT-powered smart city leader

By Tommy Felts / July 5, 2016

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Most of the people I ask about the Internet of Things — or IoT — respond with visions of network-connected light bulbs or water sensors for their basements. They talk about fitness trackers or connected thermostats that help reduce energy costs. To me,…

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Darcy Howe to fellow investors: Embrace 21st century investing

By Tommy Felts / June 28, 2016

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. The future of Kansas City entrepreneurship and business looks brighter than ever. And I am really excited! That’s because after helping manage the private wealth of some of the area’s most affluent families for more than 30 years, I’m beginning to see a…

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How local founders manage startup disappointment

By Tommy Felts / June 23, 2016

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone.   Fail fast. Fail forward. Startup failure may be educational, but it’s a lesson delivered by a very expensive teacher who exacts a steep emotional and economic price. The space between the Big Success and the Big Failure is where entrepreneurs live and…

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Startup life and marriage: A spouse’s perspective

By Tommy Felts / June 16, 2016

Editor’s Note: Dan and Gina Schmidt agreed to share their experience of how startup life has changed their relationship and family. This is Gina’s perspective; see Dan’s here. Opinions expressed this commentary are the author’s alone. A little over six years ago, my husband, Dan, approached me with a business idea. “Emerging Business CFO. That’s…

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Startup life and your marriage: Dan Schmidt dives in

By Tommy Felts / June 14, 2016

Editor’s Note: Dan and Gina Schmidt agreed to share their experience of how startup life has changed their relationship and family. Check in Thursday to hear Gina’s perspective. Opinions expressed this commentary are the author’s alone.   Being a husband, father and founder has stretched me in ways I never would have imagined.   At…

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