Startups

Bo Lais, Lula

Lula posts $3M round from single VC investor as proptech startup rapidly scales

By Tommy Felts / February 23, 2022

A $3 million injection of funding for Lula means more jobs for Kansas City, revealed Bo Lais.  But that’s not all it signals, he added, noting the fast-growing startup to watch is well on its way to achieving major milestones in 2022.  “We truly believe in solving real problems in this industry and always think…

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Amos King, Binary Noggin

Binary Noggin triples headcount, relocates to North Kansas City office in latest growth spurt

By Tommy Felts / February 22, 2022

Binary Noggin is tripling its growth efforts with added headcount, an office relocation and a new consulting service line for clients, the surging software developer said Tuesday. “We’re extremely excited to be able to deepen the expertise within our services — and to increase value offerings for our clients,” said Amos King, CEO and founder…

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Neelima Parasker, SnapIT Solutions

SnapIT scores lucrative government contract with $50B ceiling in emerging tech space

By Tommy Felts / February 19, 2022

An Overland Park IT firm’s selection to deliver technology solutions to federal agencies is the latest evolution of the Johnson County business, which has seen rapid growth over the past three years as it expanded its focus. SnapIT Solutions, a high-tech services and tech training firm headquartered in Johnson County, was tapped for the second…

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Una Familia Tequila

New tequila, same family: Why you’ll miss all the shots you don’t take of this soon-to-be iconic KC spirit

By Tommy Felts / February 11, 2022

They’re among Kansas City’s most popular brands, Andy Miller said, distilling just how crucial it is for the minds behind Spanish Gardens, Perez, and Silva’s to get it right as they launch a new brand: Una Familia Tequila. “There were sleepless nights,” recalled Miller, founder of Una Familia and COO of Spanish Gardens Foods — the…

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Jonaie Johnson, Interplay, competing in the Season 1 of "The Blox"

One of KC’s top emerging founders joins cast of new reality TV show for startups; see who else is competing

By Tommy Felts / February 10, 2022

Twenty startups picked to live in a house — competing in a series of entrepreneurship games for a reality TV show — could’ve been a nightmare, said Jonaie Johnson. But the bootstrapped creator of a KC-built smart dog crate was up for the challenge, she said. “Spending a week in a mansion with a bunch…

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