Tag: afloat

Five KC startups find home, validation in Techstars 2021 class; Up next: new markets

By Tommy Felts / June 8, 2021

Joining the latest class of Techstars Kansas City is expected to help startups like afloat scale what’s worked in Kansas City into other markets, said Sarah-Allen Preston, founder of a KC gift-sending app that connects users’ social circles, communities, and businesses. “Being selected for Techstars is a great validation for afloat’s momentum after a year…

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Swap selfie for selfless: ‘afloat’ app allows users to send, receive care in times of need

By Tommy Felts / March 18, 2020

Community-centered social platforms have the power to encourage connection and leave users with good feelings, said Sarah-Allen Preston. But most social media falls short. “That [current] connection that we have so much of at our fingertips … it feels inauthentic and it makes us frazzled and it’s inhibiting our ability to actually connect with people.…

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