Meghan LeVota
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Does KC deserve a high rank for women in tech? 3 female techies reflect
For three consecutive years, Kansas City has maintained its ranking as the second-best metro for women in technology. In addition to being one of only three cities without a gender pay gap, Kansas City scored high marks for its relatively high ratio of tech jobs filled by women, according to the study conducted by SmartAsset….
Survey: Most regional investors want a better due diligence process
For investors, investigating deals isn’t always an easy process. From examining an industry’s opportunity to loads of legal analysis, the amount of work in the due diligence process is often enough to deter financiers from investing in a firm. That’s why in a recent survey, a majority of regional investors said they’d love a better…
ScaleUP! KC wants ambitious startups to top $1M
Looking to surpass $1 million in revenue? The immersive, mentor-led business program ScaleUP! Kansas City has opened up applications for its sixth cohort. “ScaleUP! Kansas City continues to fill a key and vital gap in our entrepreneurial ecosystem,” said Jill Meyer, program director of ScaleUP! KC. “Building a business is hard and lonely work and…
Godfather of content marketing joins the DivvyHQ team
Kansas City-based tech firm DivvyHQ just snagged an industry pioneer in content marketing for its board of directors. The Chief strategist for the Content Marketing Institute, Robert Rose recently joined the DivvyHQ team to lend his years of content marketing expertise. A nationwide speaker and author, Rose has developed content customer experience strategies for such…
Investor dinners, KC hospitality garner praise at Rise of the Rest Summit
Kansas City’s hospitality recently took center stage at the national Rise of the Rest Summit in Washington, D.C. Addressing ecosystem leaders around the nation, KCRise Fund managing director Darcy Howe shared strategies she’s used to build the KCRise fund, including a tactic that’s nourishing area startups — literally and figuratively. In addition to showcasing her…
Yoga for five-year-olds? Visionary KC charter school launching pilot program
Kansas City-based elementary school Dreams KC will launch its first pilot program this month, but don’t expect the same old classroom model “Dreams is a whole child model,” explained Catina Taylor, founder of Dreams KC. “What that means is we don’t focus on them from the neck up, we develop their civic, personal, professional and…
KU Health System pilots KC health startup in rural Kansas
Kansas City-based software startup Redivus Health landed a partnership with the University of Kansas Health system, which will put its technology in the hands of many rural Kansans. Launched in 2012, Redivus Health was founded by a group of physicians wanting to create better solutions for critical care situations. In 2015, the firm created a…
Sprint Accelerator welcomes seven startups to KC, launches 2017 program
The Sprint Accelerator announced Monday the seven startups from around the country that it welcomed into its fourth annual program, which also launched Monday. For the 2017 cohort, the Sprint Accelerator is focused on solidifying corporate partnerships. Fueled by Dairy Farmers of America and Virgin Mobile, the 90-day program will welcome startups from two tracks…
Chicago-based coworking firm coming to Kansas City
A Chicago-based coworking company announced it’s opening an office in Kansas City. Level Office, which already has 15 locations in the nation, will be located on the 9th floor of 1301 Oak St. The 44,860-square-foot building will offer private offices as well as a communal lounge area. Amenities include on-site administrative support, Google Fiber, beer…
UMKC’s Bloch School announces new Dean
University of Missouri-Kansas City announced last week the appointment of a new Dean for the Henry W. Bloch School of Management. Brian Klaas, Ph.D., is currently senior associate Dean for research and academics and director of the Riegel & Emory Human Resource Center at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina. UMKC…