Tag: LaunchKC

Heather Spalding and Joel Teply, co-founders of Cambrian

LaunchKC $100K winner Cambrian Tech taking simple idea to new reality

By Tommy Felts / September 21, 2017

After winning LaunchKC’s grand prize — $100,000 — Cambrian Tech has its virtual eyes on another prize: total interior home transformation. “The goal is to open your phone, walk around and visualize any project you may consider doing,” co-founder Joel Teply said. “From walls, countertops, backsplashes, flooring, cabinetry, appliances, hardware and landscaping.” DIY tech presents…

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With fund now slashed, LaunchKC alumni say MTC vital to early success

By Tommy Felts / September 12, 2017

PopBookings probably wouldn’t be in business today without the early support — and more critically the investment dollars — of the Missouri Technology Corporation, Erika Klotz said. “It really allowed us to do more quicker,” the PopBookings co-founder and CEO said. “For any startup, speed is everything. It allowed us to get credibility right out…

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Greitens eyes private investment dollars to fill MTC budget gap

By Tommy Felts / September 12, 2017

A new, privately-managed innovation fund could replace a popular startup investment program that was dramatically slashed for 2018 amid Missouri’s budget crunch. The potential strategy change comes as a suggestion from the Hawthorn Foundation’s report to Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, following the months-long work of an innovation task force charged with assessing the current state…

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Techweek KC to feature local leaders, hiring fair, grant competition

By Tommy Felts / August 28, 2017

Techweek is a natural fit for Kansas City, Amanda Signorelli said. “Kansas City is one of the country’s most influential, up-and-coming tech hubs,” Signorelli, Techweek CEO, said in a release. “The community has given Techweek a warm welcome.” The Chicago-based conference series, which focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship,  returns to the City of Fountains for…

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LaunchKC reveals 2017 finalists for $500K grant pool

By Tommy Felts / August 25, 2017

LaunchKC on Friday announced 20 finalists vying for $500,000 in grants. The popular grants contest will award eight startups each a $50,000 non-dilutive grant and one firm a grand prize of $100,000 after a live pitch competition at Techweek Kansas City on Sept. 15. Techweek Kansas City is scheduled from Sept. 11 to Sept. 15…

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