Tech catches up to this ‘hot commodity’: Trially scaling to next level as an early investor forecasts unlocked opportunity

By Tommy Felts | July 16, 2025

Editor’s note: The following story was produced through a paid partnership with MOSourceLink, which boasts a mission to help entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state of Missouri grow and succeed by providing free, easy access to the help they need — when they need it. [divide] Kyle McAllister and his Trially co-founders see the Kansas…

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StartupNWA opens access to Northwest Arkansas ‘VC Immersions’ for Kansas City founders

By Tommy Felts | March 25, 2025

SPRINGDALE, Arkansas — A program designed to connect entrepreneurs with top-tier venture capitalists — offering access to critical funding, mentorship and the essential relationships needed to secure investor support — is now accepting Kansas City applicants. It’s all about lowering barriers to capital, said Serafina Lalany, executive director of StartupNWA, an initiative of the Northwest…

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Startup Weekend’s challenge: Build Missouri’s next billion-dollar idea (in three days)

By Tommy Felts | March 14, 2025

COLUMBIA, Missouri — Budding entrepreneurs are gathering next month for a three-day business pitch event that could earn them $45,000 in prizes plus a $150,000 investment opportunity for the winning company with billion-dollar potential, organizers said. Missouri Startup Weekend returns April 11-13 at EquipmentShare’s newly opened Technology & Development Center in Columbia. It’s a unique…

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