Tag: TileFive

Why employers should hire veterans: KC entrepreneurs say combat prepared them for startup life

By Tommy Felts / November 11, 2022

Effectively communicating the skills and experiences gained from military service can be a major challenge for veterans, said Zachary Oshinbanjo. Too often that disconnect contributes to unemployment or mental health struggles when a service member returns to civilian life. “Many veterans may have gone straight from high school into the military and now are looking…

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Luke Lim and Andrew Potter, Approach

2022 Startups to Watch: Approach scales with gym platform’s core pushing against rock-solid foundation

By Tommy Felts / December 15, 2021

Editor’s note: Startland News selected 10 Kansas City firms to spotlight for its annual Startups to Watch list, now in its seventh year recognizing founders and startups that editors believe will make some of the biggest news in the coming 12 months. The following is one of 2022’s companies. Click here to view the full…

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Reopening with limits: People Count app tracks number of customers in stores, gyms, restaurants

By Tommy Felts / April 29, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. Kansas City is nearing its attempt at an economic rebound and TileFive…

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