New KC podcast ‘Beyond the Founder’ explores the human side of entrepreneurship

Founder admits he doesn’t know everything, but getting vulnerable could shed light on the answers   Editor’s Note: Startland News serves as the in-kind media sponsor of “Beyond the Founder.” This story was produced independently by Startland News’ staff.  [divide] For 23-year-old Will Strout, the entrepreneurial journey isn’t just about profit margins and business plans —…

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Meet 5 new Digital Sandbox-funded startups poised as the next wave of KC innovation

A just-announced first-quarter cohort of startups are set to receive more than just $20,000 each in project funding from Digital Sandbox KC, said Jill Meyer, emphasizing the holistic support headed toward selected founders. “Early-stage funding is just one piece of the puzzle that helps our founders succeed and our startups accelerate toward commercialization and follow-on…

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How two college students are bringing the fight to Jeff Bezos as supply chain breakdown rages

Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro. This series is possible thanks to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, which leads a collaborative, nationwide effort to identify and remove large and small barriers to new business creation. [divide]…

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