Startups

Missouri named Hyperloop semifinalist, offering 760 mph alternative to I-70

By Tommy Felts / April 6, 2017

Missouri is in the running to land a futuristic transportation system that would move people between Kansas City and St. Louis in only 23 minutes. On Wednesday, transportation tech firm Hyperloop One announced 11 semifinalist routes in the U.S. that could receive its system that propels vehicles at speeds of about 760 miles per hour.…

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After $8.5M raise, KC-based Pepper eyes IoT dominance

By Tommy Felts / April 6, 2017

From app-controlled toilets to smart egg trays, the world of IoT is rapidly expanding. In fact, by 2020, it’s expected that more than 24 billion internet-connected devices will be online. And now one well-heeled Kansas City-based IoT startup wants to serve as the hub for those gadgets. After it recently raised a $8.5 million Series…

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Investor dinners, KC hospitality garner praise at Rise of the Rest Summit

By Tommy Felts / April 6, 2017

Kansas City’s hospitality recently took center stage at the national Rise of the Rest Summit in Washington, D.C. Addressing ecosystem leaders around the nation, KCRise Fund managing director Darcy Howe shared strategies she’s used to build the KCRise fund, including a tactic that’s nourishing area startups — literally and figuratively.  In addition to showcasing her…

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Gooding: Your customers don’t care about you

By Tommy Felts / April 4, 2017

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Check out more from Grant Gooding here.  It’s true. The moment you start talking about yourself is the moment you start losing.   There is no doubt that as human beings we have a natural affinity to talk about ourselves; self-promotion is hard-wired…

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KU Health System pilots KC health startup in rural Kansas

By Tommy Felts / April 4, 2017

Kansas City-based software startup Redivus Health landed a partnership with the University of Kansas Health system, which will put its technology in the hands of many rural Kansans. Launched in 2012, Redivus Health was founded by a group of physicians wanting to create better solutions for critical care situations. In 2015, the firm created a…

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