Startups

Events Preview: LaunchCode Career Day, ECJC Programming

By Tommy Felts / June 2, 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 SMCKC June Breakfast: Garmin’s Social Media Care When: June 3 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am Where: Grand Street Cafe Joshua Kennedy…

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Attention entrepreneurs: Deadline for LaunchKC grants approaching fast

By Tommy Felts / June 2, 2016

Entrepreneurs in Kansas City and around the world have about one month left to apply for LaunchKC, a grant competition that hopes to boost the area’s growing tech sector. LaunchKC will distribute $500,000 — via 10, $50,000 non-dilutive grants — to tech entrepreneurs from around the globe in exchange for their relocation to Kansas City.…

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With $300M under management, Blooom is the fastest-growing robo advisor

By Tommy Felts / June 2, 2016

Area financial tech startup Blooom has another trophy for its chest of commendations. The Leawood-based firm says its online tool to grow users’ 401(k)s has reached $300 million in assets under management in only 20 months. That swelling growth makes it the fastest-growing robo advisor ever — years faster than competitors in New York City…

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Area gamemaker Shoutz partners with Pitbull for mobile arcade

By Tommy Felts / May 31, 2016

Area tech firm Shoutz Inc. has launched a mobile gaming subsidiary that’s working with celebrity recording artist Pitbull. Overland Park-based Shoutz Inc. recently announced the founding of GameRail, which partnered with Pitbull to offer a variety of casino-style games in both English and Spanish. The PitBull Arcade — which features the artist’s image — offers…

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Events Preview: Startup Waffles, NKC Showcase

By Tommy Felts / May 26, 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 Startup Waffles When: May 27 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am Where: Think Big Coworking Are you a founder, hacker or investor…

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