Tag: Advoteck

KC-built app locks down vulnerable users’ data before they can share it with online scammers

By Tommy Felts / November 11, 2025

He’s a startup founder today, but a protective brother first, said Danny Moran, describing how his sister with special needs motivated the launch of an app to protect vulnerable people engaging in a digital world too often filled with bad actors. “She’s been scammed online multiple times over the past 10 years, causing significant financial…

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Pipeline adds top founders to its network: Meet 14 fellows tasked with building the Midwest together 

By Tommy Felts / February 7, 2025

The newest class of Pipeline fellows embodies the elite Midwest network’s founder-first focus on industry-agnostic collaboration and support, said Melissa Vincent, noting the power of tapping barrier-breaking perspectives to solve problems and build world-class companies side by side. “We have an incredible depth of entrepreneurs who are all focused on building high-growth, scalable businesses, but…

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MTC just awarded $2.6M in investments; three KC tech startups earn state backing

By Tommy Felts / August 6, 2024

As Advoteck works to bring its app to market later this year, an equity investment from the Missouri Technology Corporation is expected to help the Kansas City-based startup expand its reach nationwide in the fight against cyber crime. MTC on Tuesday announced $2.6 million in investments across seven Missouri companies — primarily focused on fostering…

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Just funded: Meet the newest Digital Sandbox KC startups (and see what they’re building now)

By Tommy Felts / July 9, 2024

Digital Sandbox KC this week announced five new startups joining its program that will receive crucial support, mentorship and up to $20,000 in project funding to accelerate their innovative projects.  “We are delighted to bring these cutting-edge startups into the Sandbox, connecting them with the necessary support and resources to advance their innovative projects,” said…

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