Tag: The Jump

Wesley Elder, The Jump

How a van life competition, web series could prove Grandview-founded startup’s revenue model

By Tommy Felts / July 20, 2021

Social media platforms don’t need to rely on advertisements and algorithms to generate revenue, Wesley Elder said — instead they can partner with brands and creators to create unique and authentic experiences.  The Jump, a Grandview-based social media platform focused on creating a positive space where users can bond over common interests, has kept its…

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Michael De Vincenzi, Peter McClung and Jeremey Charbonnet, The Jump

More social, less media: KC startup launching platform with no ads, algorithms or addiction

By Tommy Felts / September 24, 2020

As the Digital Age flourishes with hundreds of millions of people on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and other social media platforms, Grandview-based The Jump hopes to change the culture behind news and user feeds. The pitch: Create a healthier, positive place online where people can bond over common interests and form authentic relationships, said Peter McClung. …

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