Woman-led

No sugarcoating it: Motherhood is tough; this breastfeeding, diaper tracking app uses tech to guide moms past stigmas

By Tommy Felts / January 17, 2023

Women’s health remains a taboo topic in American culture, said Vanessa Jupe, sharing why the mother-turned-tech founder is on a mission to provoke conversations and provide resources for women — starting with nursing infants. “Breastfeeding was not at all what I expected it to be. It was a very challenging, confusing time that showed me…

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Transforming a toxic startup can’t happen overnight, but don’t let intimidation kill your culture

By Tommy Felts / January 17, 2023

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. Nobody likes a toxic workplace. But if everyone from workers to C-suite executives agrees, why does the toxicity continue to persist…

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Global flavors layer together as 200+ chefs serve up their best dishes for KC Restaurant Week

By Tommy Felts / January 12, 2023

Kansas City Restaurant Week serves as a sampler for curious diners to satisfy their taste buds with an array of delightful dishes — and chefs from more than 200 local eateries showing off their culinary creativity and most visual see-food specialties, said Andrew Fontes.  “It’s a great opportunity to go outside your comfort zone and…

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Four KC-area startups tapped for custom accelerator targeting diverse range of Kansas entrepreneurs

By Tommy Felts / January 11, 2023

Only a handful of Kansas City startups — three of which hail from Johnson County — are among 21 companies selected for a Wichita-based accelerator designed for growth-minded startups in the thick of their product-market fit and customer-acquisition journeys. The NXTSTAGE Customer Traction Cohort is designed to help early-stage companies break through barriers to generate revenue…

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Just funded: Digital Sandbox KC ‘fuels innovation’ for five emerging tech startups

By Tommy Felts / January 11, 2023

Scaling past the proof-of-concept stage is key for young startups, so making them fundable by the time their product is built can mean the difference between success and stagnation, said Jill Meyer, announcing the latest round of companies backed by Digital Sandbox KC. The five startups receiving up to $20,000 each include ventures focused on…

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