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Techstars KC on hiatus as Lesa Mitchell takes new role with Indianapolis accelerator

By Tommy Felts / May 8, 2019

Techstars Kansas City is expected to “hit pause” on programming and is not returning for a 2019 cohort, said David Brown, noting the exact timing of the next program is still undecided. “Our full intention is to continue in Kansas City,” said Brown, founder and co-CEO of the national accelerator network. “We love Kansas City…

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Led by a ‘give first’ ethos, Techstars becomes a B-Corp

By Tommy Felts / December 7, 2016

When your company mantra is “give first,” it’s bound have a philanthropic focus. And that ideology seems to have driven Techstars’ recent move to become a certified “B Corporation,” entailing the investment and accelerator group adhere to strict standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. A “B Corp” — or benefit corporation —…

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Techstars acquires UP Global, expands KC footprint

By Tommy Felts / June 16, 2015

The global business accelerator firm that operates the Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator announced a major acquisition Tuesday that will expand its reach in Kansas City. Boulder-based Techstars reported Tuesday morning that it acquired UP Global, an international non-profit that fosters entrepreneurship with a variety of events and programs around the world. UP Global operates the…

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Gallery: Sprint Accelerator Demo Day

By Tommy Felts / June 5, 2015

The Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator held its Demo Day event Thursday at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Ten startups that specialize in mobile health technology graduated from the Techstars-led accelerator, which conducts a three-month, mentor-led program designed to quickly advance businesses.  Check out photos from the event by scrolling below. 

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