Tag: NASA

Harold Hess, Enduralock, second from left, at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, The Hague, Netherlands

Nuts and bolts: Lenexa-forged Enduralock tech catches the eye of NASA, Shell

By Tommy Felts / June 7, 2019

A Lenexa-based startup is gathering accolades faster than a SpaceX rocket’s methane-fueled full flow staged combustion cycle. “Investors definitely see something unique that is brewing here in Kansas City, so we are excited to represent the area,” said Diana Greenberg, COO and co-founder of Enduralock. Founded in 2014, Enduralock is one of 10 finalist tech…

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Paul Francis, OYO Fitness space tech

‘Wild idea’ behind OYO Fitness sends KC inventor into Space Tech Hall of Fame

By Tommy Felts / May 8, 2019

Commercial viability for an inventor-entrepreneur comes with only about a “one in 1,000” chance of success, said OYO Fitness founder Paul Francis, who was recently inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame for his patented SpiraFlex technology. “It’s probably much smarter to come up with an app because you don’t have any selling costs…

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LaunchKC NASA

LaunchKC lands keynote speaker from NASA; Techweek queries two Google developer advocates

By Tommy Felts / September 11, 2018

Pitch Day for LaunchKC is expected to lift off next month with an opening keynote address from NASA executive Kira Blackwell. Remarks are expected to delve into NASA iTech, a year-long effort to find innovative ideas that address challenges and fill gaps in five critical areas identified by the space agency as having a potential impact…

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