Tag: Missouri Startup Weekend

Startups, investors on ‘red alert’ as Silicon Valley Bank collapse ripples into new tech downturn fears

By Tommy Felts / March 13, 2023

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Missouri Business Alert, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and The Kansas City Beacon. Click here to read the original story. Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in rapid fashion on Friday to become the second-largest bank…

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Startup Weekend rebrands to draw MO innovators to central startup hub; capitalizing on billion-dollar success stories

By Tommy Felts / February 23, 2023

COLUMBIA, Missouri — In its second year, Startup Weekend is returning to Columbia but with a slightly upgraded look, said Brett Calhoun. Columbia Startup Weekend is now Missouri Startup Weekend with the intention to attract more individuals across the state, as well as reinforce Columbia, as an established startup hub. “We rebranded Startup Weekend so…

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