Startups

2018 Sprint Accelerator Demo Day

Hungry Sprint Accelerator startups bite into corporate partnerships at Demo Day (Photos)

By Tommy Felts / June 5, 2018

Winning a mother’s trust is a big deal, said Michael Moran, founder of MoPro, a high-protein, low-sugar Greek yogurt that was among the 2018 Sprint Accelerator cohort’s dairy-centric startups. But what’s perhaps even better than earning Mom’s blessing? Winning financial support from a key backer. Dairy Farmers of America announced a partnership with MoPro Tuesday…

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Wesley Hamilton, WeWork Creator Awards

Can KC founders replicate success with WeWork Creator Awards?

By Tommy Felts / June 4, 2018

After two area founders snagged sizable cash prizes in past contests, a global coworking giant is re-igniting the WeWork Creator Awards competition to recognize entrepreneurs’ work. WeWork plans to dish out at least $238,000 and up to $634,000 in awards to the Eastern United States’ region, which includes Kansas City in this year’s contest parameters. WeWork…

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Build an app

Video: Five ways to build an app — your startup’s high-tech living organism

By Tommy Felts / June 4, 2018

Editor’s note: Continuing Startland’s mission to help area entrepreneurs and startups grow, we’re happy to share with you a video from our friends at Kansas City-based tech agency Crema. Learn more about the agency here. App development for any startup doesn’t end when the technology goes live for users. Choosing the right method to build…

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Choir Bar

Calling songbirds, good and bad: Choir Bar harmonizes with group singalongs

By Tommy Felts / June 2, 2018

Kansas City’s new “Choir Bar” only works with a packed crowd, admits Matt Baysinger, but professional vocal talent isn’t required. “There’s no sheet music, no judgement, no solos, and no pressure,” he said of the “reverse karaoke”-style event wherein the masses — not an individual — belt out a popular tune. “We’re here to sing…

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Report: Kansas City is the best locale for Millennial entrepreneurs

By Tommy Felts / June 1, 2018

Overflowing with business resources, an affordable cost of living and a collaborative community of creatives, Kansas City recently was named the top U.S. destination for Millennial entrepreneurs. Thumbtack.com — a platform for customers to find various contract professionals in their area — named Kansas City, Missouri, as the best city for entrepreneurs born between 1980…

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