Tag: COVID-19

Leah Watts, Women on the Rise

Women on the Rise: Female musicians tune out scarcity mindset within KC, music industry 

By Tommy Felts / May 26, 2020

Kansas City has room for more than one female singer or artist, said Leah Watts. Focused on collaboration rather than competition, Women on the Rise aims the spotlight at an erroneous industry assumption shared by too many music executives, audiences and even musicians, she said, explaining the need for the non-profit she co-founded to empower,…

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Jasmine and Amber Baudler, Stellar Image Studios

AltCap COVID-19 relief fund set to reopen May 27; nears $2M in loans already awarded

By Tommy Felts / May 22, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. AltCap is reopening access to a growing pot of rescue dollars May…

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Crossroads Cars, March 2020; photo By Zachary Bohorquez

Rockhurst teen turns ignition on Crossroads Cars show after COVID-19 stalls events

By Tommy Felts / May 22, 2020

Drawing on deep familial ties to Kansas City entrepreneurship, 18-year-old Henry Accardo hopes to reduce stress and bring communities back together through shared passions — courtesy of a restored series of car shows as the metro begins to reopen.  “We take time out of everyone’s possibly rough and stressful life to relax and have a…

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Elango Thevar, Neer

Drinking in $100K investment, Elango Thevar ready to carry the water for Neer full-time

By Tommy Felts / May 21, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. Some products don’t require a pandemic pivot, said Elango Thevar, fresh off…

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Paul J. Long, Fundamism

Mogul of motivation: Paul Long channels hustle into finding what’s good amid COVID-19

By Tommy Felts / May 19, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. As researchers race to develop a Coronavirus vaccine, Paul Long has his…

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