Tag: Rebecca Dove

Project United Knowledge

Project UK’s teen bootcamp turns problems into pitches, founders say

By Tommy Felts / June 25, 2018

Giving teens the freedom to solve problems can be transformational, said Rebecca Dove. “It is believed that this generation will be more entrepreneurial-minded and want to have more freedom in their careers,” said Dove, co-founder of Project United Knowledge, which last week debuted its first Entrepreneurial Bootcamp. “So we’re just trying to rip out a…

Read More >
Cristle Reed, Heartshaped Clothing, 1 Million Cups

1 Million Cups celebrating black startups with all black founders, experts in February

By Tommy Felts / February 1, 2018

A lineup of all black presenters and experts at February’s 1 Million Cups events aims for exposure and awareness about Kansas City’s thriving community of black entrepreneurs, said Adrienne Haynes. “Many of these companies are not necessarily tech-based. They might not be at Plexpod or WeWork. Many of them have their own facilities — maybe…

Read More >
Rebecca Dove, Pennez

Pennez wants to turn the page on youth illiteracy with AI app

By Tommy Felts / August 9, 2016

If you’re reading this, congratulations, you’re literate. Statistically, this is something to be proud of as 773.5 million people are illiterate around the world. It also means that you’re more likely to have a higher-paying job and be able to more fully participate in society. Rebecca Dove, a former elementary school teacher, saw first-hand that…

Read More >
[adinserter block="4"]