Analysis from binge watching six-months of 1 Million Cups KC

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Every Wednesday morning in over 100 communities nationwide, two entrepreneurs present a six-minute profile of their companies to a diverse audience, followed by 20 minutes of open Q&A. Last July, I binge-watched 1 Million Cups Kansas City’s 51 presentations from January 1 to…

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Angel investment trends with the Angel Capital Association’s Marianne Hudson

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the commentary are the author’s alone.  Kansas City is known for the Royals, great barbecue and recently-acquired tech firm EyeVerify. But it is also home to the headquarters of the Angel Capital Association . From its inception, the Overland Park-based Angel Capital Association has been led by executive director…

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Shaping the sharing economy: Women in coworking

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone.   High-growth, share-based startups — like Airbnb and Uber — are transforming the hospitality and transportation industries. The sharing economy is also fundamentally changing how people work. From corporate professionals to entrepreneurs, coworking is rapidly becoming a viable alternative to offices and cubicles.…

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How local founders manage startup disappointment

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone.   Fail fast. Fail forward. Startup failure may be educational, but it’s a lesson delivered by a very expensive teacher who exacts a steep emotional and economic price. The space between the Big Success and the Big Failure is where entrepreneurs live and…

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