2019 Startups to Watch: SquareOffs curing ‘comment chaos’ with two-way conversations

By Tommy Felts | January 14, 2019

Editor’s note: Startland selected 12 Kansas City firms to spotlight for its annual Startups to Watch list. The following is one of 2019’s companies. Click here to view the full, ranked list of Startups to Watch. [divide] SquareOffs’ elevator pitch: SquareOffs is a microdebate platform used by online publishers and brands to promote meaningful conversation, increase…

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12 Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2019

By Tommy Felts | January 14, 2019

They aren’t in it for the headlines. [pullquote] Join Startland and H&R Block in celebrating Kansas City’s Startups to Watch in 2019 with a special event 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Copaken Stage (Kansas City Repertory Theatre). Click here to RSVP for the Startups to Watch event, which is set to feature Q&A…

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Pipeline opens applications for 2019 fellowship class, reveals three-city 1MC pitch event

By Tommy Felts | August 31, 2018

An application for Pipeline’s 2019 fellowship class isn’t just about next year, said Joni Cobb — it’s an opportunity for a lifetime of support from the organization’s network of developing and top-tier entrepreneurs. “Pipeline is available for life for each entrepreneur who successfully completes the fellowship year,” said Cobb, president and CEO of Pipeline, in…

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WATCH: No reason for ‘lone wolfing’ the startup grind, LaunchKC past winners say as application window narrows

By Tommy Felts | June 28, 2018

Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by LaunchKC but was independently produced by Startland News. [divide] With a July 11 application deadline nearing, LaunchKC past winners emphasized the popular, high-profile grants contest is about much more than chasing a payday. “There’s the community piece. There’s the exposure piece. But once you win — or even…

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