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NXTUS is helping five emerging KC innovators gain customer traction; ‘Timing is right,’ startup founders say 

By Tommy Felts / January 15, 2026

A handful of Kansas City startups were among 22 early stage companies gathered in Wichita this week for the opening session of a program aimed at growing strong, sustainable businesses that uplift innovation and opportunity throughout the Heartland. The 2026 NXTSTAGE Customer Traction Cohort program on Wednesday welcomed founders from buildNest and Pitchster, Olathe, Kansas;…

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