FEWDM drops high-tech fitness devices, pivots to workout apparel

By Tommy Felts | January 2, 2018

Not every promising startup venture can keep the ball moving toward the end zone. It’s a lesson FEWDM founder Tommy Saunders says he’s blessed to have learned — despite the bittersweet turn for the former Detroit Lions receiver’s company. “We have a strong brand that our customers connect with and have grown to love,” Saunders…

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Startland’s 2017 Made in Kansas City Gift Guide: Tech list

By Tommy Felts | December 1, 2017

Startland News presents its annual Made in Kansas City Gift Guide. Check out selections from the Kansas City tech category below. Have more ideas? Leave them for readers in the comments below.  [divide] Little Hoots keepsake quotes – $16 and up Creatively capture your kiddo’s cute quotes with the Little Hoots app. The app allows one…

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Digital Sandbox announces funding for six new companies

By Tommy Felts | March 23, 2017

On Thursday, Digital Sandbox KC announced its newest cohort of six area startups. Led by entrepreneur Jeff Shackelford, the Kansas City-based incubator welcomed 17° 73° Innovation Co, Anticipate Ventures, FEWDM, Homegrown & Happy, Live-K and TicketRx to the program.   “The continued support through partnerships, like Independence, Olathe and Great Plains Energy for the Energy…

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Startland’s 2016 made-in-Kansas-City tech gift guide

By Tommy Felts | December 15, 2016

Startland News and the Kansas City Star have partnered to publish content as part of the Star’s special section, “Spirit.” This story will appear in the Star’s Dec. 18 Sunday edition. With its tech chops expanding like Kris Kringle’s waistline, Kansas City’s startups are starting to resemble the North Pole’s elves in their ability to…

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