Startups

Cut the crap: How to discern worthwhile advice

By Tommy Felts / February 29, 2016

In my early days as an entrepreneur, I ran into a lot of consultants who claimed to be “experts” and guaranteed they could help me out. Then I’d do some fact-checking and discover they were neither reliable nor experts, and their advice wasn’t worth the space in our email inboxes. In the last few years,…

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Pinsight Media wants to build your startup’s app for free

By Tommy Felts / February 25, 2016

A new program at one of Kansas City top mobile tech firms plans to build dozens of mobile apps for as many as 70 startups around the nation. Kansas City-based Pinsight Media+ recently launched its “Rollout” program, which will develop a firm’s Android or iOS app — for free — with the intention of it…

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ScaleUp! Kansas City launches search for area’s next $1M firms

By Tommy Felts / February 25, 2016

ScaleUp! Kansas City is now accepting applications from area entrepreneurs for its fourth program to accelerate founders’ businesses. The program will welcome 15 entrepreneurs that aim to push their firm’s revenue past $1 million annually. ScaleUp! KC connects entrepreneurs with mentors, peers and resources to grow their businesses. [pullquote]Applications are open until April 19, with…

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Events Preview: UMKC Career Accelerator

By Tommy Felts / February 25, 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 UMKC Career Accelerator When: February 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Where: Bloch School Multiple students will sit down with each…

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Another Uber fiasco? KCMO proposes $600 fee, regulations for Airbnb hosts

By Tommy Felts / February 23, 2016

Recently proposed city regulations could throw Kansas City home-sharing in the doghouse. More than 100 area hosts and guests of services like Airbnb and VRBO fueled a discussion Monday on home-sharing regulations that the City of Kansas City, Mo., is proposing after  complaints of abuse. Led by assistant city manager Rick Usher, city officials met…

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