Startups

Sprint Accelerator welcomes seven startups to KC, launches 2017 program

By Tommy Felts / April 3, 2017

The Sprint Accelerator announced Monday the seven startups from around the country that it welcomed into its fourth annual program, which also launched Monday. For the 2017 cohort, the Sprint Accelerator is focused on solidifying corporate partnerships. Fueled by Dairy Farmers of America and Virgin Mobile, the 90-day program will welcome startups from two tracks…

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ShotTracker delivers real time stats for NAIA tournament

By Tommy Felts / March 27, 2017

Kansas City-based sports tech firm ShotTracker deployed their technology for the 80th National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I Men’s National Championship Basketball Tournament, which ran March 17 through March 21. Co-founder and COO of ShotTracker Davyeon Ross said participating in the tournament was a great learning experience for the firm. “We received great…

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Proudly representing Kansas City, Mycroft wins national pitch competition

By Tommy Felts / March 24, 2017

Mycroft AI made Kansas City proud at the Techweek National Launch Competition in Miami on Thursday by taking home the grand prize of $50,000. As the one company representing Kansas City, CEO Joshua Montgomery said that this wasn’t just a win for Mycroft — it was a win for Kansas City. “Kansas City won,” Montgomery said.…

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KCSourceLink releases annual We Create KC report

By Tommy Felts / March 24, 2017

In 2012, Kansas City made the bold proclamation it wanted to become the most entrepreneurial city in America. To track its progress, entrepreneurial resource hub KCSourceLink launched We Create KC, a series of reports that track metrics associated with the health of the area’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. From access to capital to jobs created, the report looks…

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UMKC’s Bloch Venture Hub offers multi-tier hub for startups at different stages

By Tommy Felts / March 24, 2017

A new community resource space for Kansas City entrepreneurs at all stages launched Friday with the aim to build a bridge for early-stage ventures. Previously a Country Club Bank location, the facility hopes to cultivate more local entrepreneurial ventures. Located at 4328 Madison St., the Bloch Venture Hub is powered by University of Missouri-Kansas City’s…

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