Opinion

Social reaction: Kansas City discusses whether it’s ‘too nice’

By Tommy Felts / December 4, 2015

Is Kansas City too nice? That question recently provoked a lively discussion amongst the Kansas City entrepreneurial community, eliciting thoughtful responses on the merits and disadvantages of the area’s candor. Startland News compiled some of those comments below that we found on our website in what will mark a new focus that aims to stimulate…

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Startup Families: Teenage tech tribulations are a lesson in patience

By Tommy Felts / December 3, 2015

Running a tech startup and working on a new innovation can prove to be challenging for anyone. But running a tech company with millenials in your home can be pure torture when that technology is on a teen’s favorite appendage: a smartphone. I’ve spent the early days of building my company, Video Fizz, at our…

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Arredondo: ‘Kansas City nice’ is stifling innovation

By Tommy Felts / December 1, 2015

Let me start off by saying, I love Kansas City. I love the humility. I love the blue-collar work ethic. I love the hospitality. I love the cost of living. In fact, I couldn’t be more proud to be a Kansas Citian. (I haven’t gone a day since the World Series without wearing at least…

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O’Neill-Rauber: How my business failure begot confidence

By Tommy Felts / November 19, 2015

I recently closed a business. Walking away, I feel a little lighter, a bit nostalgic, more confident and a lot smarter. My business was an online clothing store called TallChicksRule.com. Great name, right? If you know a female taller than 5’9”, you likely know the plight of tall fashionistas. I’m here to assure you: The struggle is real.…

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That’s what speed do: Startup Weekend showcases KC creativity and quickness

By Tommy Felts / November 12, 2015

Business ideas can come from anywhere, at anytime. But few events are designed to accelerate a concept to an actual business in only 54 hours. That acceleration — paired with a team of innovative problem solvers — is the essence of Kansas City Startup Weekend. Speed, teamwork and creativity take center stage, and the best idea…

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