Startups

Kauffman Foundation analyzes Kansas City’s startup growth

By Tommy Felts / June 9, 2016

What does startup community success look like? Often one hears buzzwords like “vibrant,” “supportive” and “close-knit” — standards by which nearly any community can label itself successful. But since it’s nearly impossible to objectively measure those terms, a startup community’s success is instead frequently evaluated through funding and exits. That ignores the fact that most…

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Events Preview: Second Fridays, WordCamp KC

By Tommy Felts / June 9, 2016

There are a boatload of entrepreneurial events hosted in Kansas City on a weekly basis. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, supporter or curious Kansas Citian, we’d recommend these upcoming events for you. WEEKLY EVENT PREVIEW   Second Fridays When: June 10 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Where: Village Square Coworking Studio We’ll provide games & cards.…

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New KC streetcar app connects riders to entertainment, nightlife

By Tommy Felts / June 9, 2016

A local coding school on Thursday released a new mobile application to enable ridership on Kansas City’s popular new streetcar line. The Disruption Institute developed the “StreetcarKC” app, which helps passengers find stops along the 2.2-mile streetcar line, discover locales along the route and access schedule information. Now available only on iOS devices, the app…

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New Kansas City emojis feature landmarks, BBQ, Royals

By Tommy Felts / June 7, 2016

Whether observing a colorful sunset or a sea of humanity in downtown, has Kansas City ever left you speechless? Well — in those trying times of need — one Kansas City firm is helping residents express themselves when words simply will not suffice. [pullquote]“One of the most evident things that I’ve noticed is that people in…

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KCMO transit plan sets route for automated shuttles to KCI airport

By Tommy Felts / June 2, 2016

Area residents will ride to the airport on automated shuttles by 2020 if Kansas City officials have their way. In a note to the American Planning Association, Kansas City chief innovation officer Bob Bennett shared the city’s “three pillars” of its bid for a $50 million transportation award. The note details Kansas City’s pitch for…

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