Tag: Alex Laughlin

2023 Startups to Watch: KC Pioneers tap spirit of collaboration to game the middle of the map

By Tommy Felts / December 14, 2022

Editor’s note: Startland News selected 10 Kansas City scaling businesses to spotlight for its annual Startups to Watch list. Now in its eighth year, this feature recognizes founders and startups that editors believe will make some of the biggest news in the coming 12 months. The following is one of 2023’s companies. Click here to…

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Building to billions: Inside KC’s premier esports team’s vision to reboot entertainment, game the future

By Tommy Felts / March 23, 2021

All eyes were on the Kansas City Pioneers this weekend, as the esports gamers logged more than 500,000 viewers across various streaming platforms during a series of matches against some of the biggest competitors in the world. “In just one match alone, we had more than 160,000 people watching us play and engaging in the…

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Entrepreneurial card game Idea Jab spurs creativity in students, startups

By Tommy Felts / December 12, 2016

Editor’s note: Startland News is continuing its Fund Me, KC segment to highlight area entrepreneurs’ efforts to accelerate their businesses. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs — like Idea Jab co-founders  Matt Callegari and Alex Laughlin — to share their stories to gain a little help from their supporters. Back Idea Jab here. Who are…

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