No Coast winners: Two rapidly growing KC tech startups championed

By Tommy Felts | March 9, 2019
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Tech leadership and innovation know No Coast, said Ryan Weber Friday night as the KC Tech Council revealed its inaugural award show honorees. Beneath the glittering chandeliers of the Abbott luxury event space — and surrounded by elaborate set pieces and balloon art — Weber and the KC Tech Council team announced winners in four No…

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SPN report: KC underperformed on venture deals by $100M in 2018, despite cool jobs and connectivity

By Tommy Felts | February 7, 2019

Google Fiber infrastructure and cool tech jobs alone aren’t enough to power a vibrant startup ecosystem rich with venture-backed investments, according to a new report that takes a critical look at Kansas City’s place within the Midwest economy. “The [Kansas City] community boasts the fastest broadband speed and is competitive in most of the other…

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PHOTOS: Startland’s biggest event yet celebrates 2019 future newsmakers

By Tommy Felts | February 2, 2019

Founders, investors and audience members were treated to a glimpse of their potential futures Thursday night during Startland’s Startups to Watch in 2019 celebration. The premier event — presented at the Copaken Stage by Kansas City-grown and headquartered H&R Block — showcased 12 companies featured on Startland’s recent list of the most anticipated newsmakers for…

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12 Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2019

By Tommy Felts | January 14, 2019
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They aren’t in it for the headlines. The companies on Startland’s list of Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2019 are challenging themselves. They’re disrupting industries. They’re seeking a payoff, sure, but ultimately are driven by a desire to be masters of their own destinations. These are success stories in the works. And we think…

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