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SafetyCulture taps chair of Tesla’s board of directors as KC-rooted scaleup eyes new growth phase
Robyn Denholm brings a wealth of senior-level tech experience, leadership, and advocacy to SafetyCulture’s board of directors, the company said Monday, noting Denholm’s role as a leading voice calling for more diversity in the sector. SafetyCulture, a $2.2 billion Australian scaleup, houses its U.S. headquarters in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District, where it has been…
$60K in pitch competition winnings will help Black-owned businesses drive employment, book purchases
The owner of a mobile phlebotomy company took home the $30,000 grand prize at Friday’s We Are Black pitch competition — the first such event organized by Kansas City G.I.F.T. LaVita Green said the funding and resources from G.I.F.T. will help Caresticks Mobile Phlebotomy, which provides patients with on-site and mobile phlebotomy services, to grow…
Devoured Pizza rising into brick-and-mortar space with elevated concept, revenue sharing campaign
Devoured Pizza is on a mission to change the way people eat pizza in Kansas City, Jhy Coulter said, and the community has the opportunity to get involved now more than ever. “Food in Kansas City is evolving. It’s getting better and better, and I want to be part of that. Pizza is this canvas…
New book from KC heavy hitters: Keep your pitch firmly in the feels; avoid being forgotten before you leave the room
Editor’s note: The following contains an excerpt from “Go Big or Go Home,” a new book by Diana Kander, Kansas City serial entrepreneur, and Tucker Trotter, CEO of Overland Park-based Dimensional Innovations (DI). Click here to learn more about “Go Big or Go Home,” available March 28. The secret to a winning pitch isn’t necessarily…
Tech sector eyes job cuts to stem losses: Why layoffs are just one option (and should be a last resort)
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Jennifer Libby is a district manager with human resources provider Insperity’s Kansas City office. Click here to read more from this contributor. Economic turbulence can be daunting for both business owners and their employees. In times of financial uncertainty, layoffs can soar. While…
