WATCH: Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2022

January 20, 2022  |  Austin Barnes

 

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This broadcast features Startland News reporters in conversation with the founders who lead the Startups to Watch companies showcased in the publication’s 10 Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2022 list and explore ways in which they’re disrupting industries in Kansas City and beyond.

Use #KCSTW22 to interact with other viewers on social media.

Click here to download the official event program.

Want to know who made the list? Click here for full Startups to Watch coverage.

Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2022 is presented in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and supporting sponsors at Spark Kansas CityHusch BlackwellKC BizCare, and Evergy Ventures.

 

 

 

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