Tag: OneKC for Women

Kelly Sievers and Lauren Lawrence, Innovation Exchange

Capital connector’s message to women: Your investor pool isn’t just sharks; dive in and learn to swim

By Tommy Felts / October 31, 2024

When it comes to navigating the waters of capital and equity, Women’s Capital Connection angel investment network and the Women’s Business Center serve as a guide to both entrepreneurs and investors, Kelly Sievers shared. “All the education that we do and all the connections that we make, I would say that’s really the key,” explained…

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It’s easy for small biz to get lost in the shuffle; How ECJC offers a lifeline to Main Street, startup entrepreneurs

By Tommy Felts / March 29, 2024

The Enterprise Center in Johnson County is on a mission to prove the Kansas City metro remains a place where small businesses can grow and thrive, shared CEO Jeff Shackelford. ECJC — which is home to the Women’s Business Center, the Mid-America Angels and the Women’s Capital Connection angel investment networks, as well as the…

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Jeff Shackelford, Digital Sandbox

Changing lanes: Shackelford leaving Digital Sandbox to head Mid-America Angels, Fountain Innovation Fund

By Tommy Felts / July 11, 2019

Two hats are better than one, joked Jeff Shackelford, announcing he’s accepted a new role with the Enterprise Center in Johnson County.  “I’m on the same highway but I’m kind of changing lanes,” Shackelford said as he takes the wheel as senior vice president of investment capital and financial operations at the ECJC — where…

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Melissa Roberts, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Former ECJC exec Melissa Roberts joins Kauffman Foundation grant making team

By Tommy Felts / February 26, 2019

Everyone has potential if given the right resources, said Melissa Roberts. “Everybody has great ideas if given the right education. Everybody has the potential to be an economic contributor in our society if given the right motivation and support,” she continued. These aren’t her words and values alone, Roberts said. They’re the legacy of Ewing…

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Rania Anderson, OneKC for Women

Women hold key to overcoming innovation gap, talent shortage, says OneKC for Women

By Tommy Felts / October 30, 2018

OneKC for Women designed its November event for men, said Rania Anderson. “Winning at Work” is a chance for male business owners and entrepreneurs to improve results by changing the way they interact with women in the workplace, she added. “There is an opportunity for business leaders in Kansas City to get some ideas on…

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