Startups

Rack Performance beefs up with seed investment from former Perceptive Software execs

By Tommy Felts / July 28, 2017

Lenexa-based Rack Performance has raised a seed investment round that will fuel the exercise tech startup’s sales and development. Rack Performance has raised $300,000 from perceptiveEQUITY, a new early-stage investment firm that’s managed by three former executives at Lenexa-based Perceptive Software, which was purchased by Lexmark International for $280 million in 2010. Lexmark recently sold…

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After 2014 departure, Lyft operations return to KCMO

By Tommy Felts / July 26, 2017

Kansas Citians now have more ridesharing options than just Uber. After nearly a three year hiatus, the ride-sharing giant Lyft on Sunday re-launched its operations in Kansas City, Mo., including Kansas City International Airport. Lyft’s arrival represents more local competition among Uber and Lyft, and more choices for riders in Kansas City. Lyft already was…

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Grietens seeks entrepreneurs’ input on how to make Missouri more innovative

By Tommy Felts / July 25, 2017

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is seeking input from the Show Me State’s entrepreneurs, investors on how the state can foster more innovation. In June, Greitens launched a task force to spur startup activity and innovation in the State of Missouri. Over the past month, the Innovation Task Force hosted a handful of workshops throughout the…

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Fund Me, KC: Edcoda engages students with 3D adventure learning game

By Tommy Felts / July 24, 2017

Editor’s note: Fund Me, KC is a series highlighting area entrepreneurs’ efforts to accelerate their businesses via crowdfunding campaigns. If you or your startup is running a campaign, let us know by contacting news@startlandnews.com  Who are you? Clarence Tan, founder and CEO of Edcoda.  What’s your product? Edcoda is an educational technology startup with the…

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Kansas City is named No. 2 locale for women in technology

LinkedIn like tool aims to address tech talent gap by connecting teachers, industry pros

By Tommy Felts / July 21, 2017

Kansas City Tech Council and Blue Ocean Consulting have teamed together to create a software solution to address the talent gap in the tech industry. iSpeakSTEM.com is a proprietary software system that aims to build a bridge between the business and education communities. Launching in Kansas City classrooms this fall, the software connects teachers with…

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