Startland News, KCSF moving to new offices at Plexpod Crossroads

By Tommy Felts | August 6, 2018

Moving day has arrived for Startland News and the Kansas City Startup Foundation. The nonprofit digital magazine and its parent organization are set to establish new roots in the Crossroads arts district by the end of this week. Their destination: Plexpod Crossroads. “Readers shouldn’t see an interruption in news from Startland — as something of a…

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KCSF pivoting away from Village Square coworking, eyes bigger community impact

By Tommy Felts | June 15, 2018

Village Square developed a waiting list soon after opening in 2015, said Adam Arredondo. But as larger coworking spaces with more amenities and resources debuted, interest waned in the 3,000-square-foot operation at 45th Street and State Line Road. “What’s our most valuable contribution to the community right now?” said Arredondo, CEO of the nonprofit Kansas…

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KCultivator Q&A: John Coler champions making a quick impact, packs of dolphins

By Tommy Felts | April 6, 2018

Editor’s note: KCultivators is a lighthearted profile series to highlight people who are meaningfully enriching Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Today Startland takes a closer look at startup ecosystem champion John Coler. Check out our features on Made in KC’s Tyler Enders, Hispanic business builder Pedro Zamora, ‘fashionpreneur’ Jordan Williams, Plexpod founder Gerald Smith, innovation coach Diana…

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