C2FO’s Sandy Kemper: Remote work has potential to strain communication, but fosters empathy

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. C2FO and the Kemper Family Foundation are financial supporters of Startland News,…

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2020 celebration photos: Startups find value in being watched — $2.6M across 520+ stories

Editor’s note: The celebration event showcasing Startland News’ Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2020 was sponsored by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, a private, nonpartisan foundation that works with communities in education and entrepreneurship to increase opportunities that allow all people to learn, to take risks, and to own their success. [divide] [pullquote] Startups to…

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10 Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2020

Their hustle is fierce — their stories, strategies and strengths uncommon.  The future newsmakers rounding out Startland News’ Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2020 list are hungry to disrupt. They’re eager to drive and inspire innovation in industries under-explored or altogether forgotten.  [pullquote] Celebrating the Startups to Watch in 2020 A Jan. 30 celebration…

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