Tag: tech

Rescuing a dream: Why Lizz Whitacre sees a future for shelter pets in Pawlytics

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:06:59 +0000

Lizz Whitacre is allergic to pets — the Midwest founder wasn’t allowed to have dogs or cats as a child — but not the perseverance to save them. Her new-to-Kansas City startup is now wagging momentum as she helps mom-and-pop boutique animal shelters streamline operations to boost adoptions.

Mercy Review: Guilty of Being Stupid

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:48:03 +0000

Mercy Review: Guilty of Being Stupid

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:48:03 +0000

Techstars returning to KC for one-night-only meetup; teasing what’s next for the global accelerator

admin — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:55:12 +0000

It’s easy to take for granted just how far the Kansas City entrepreneurial ecosystem has come, John Fein shared.

Kansas City-based Firebrand Ventures is teaming up with the global startup accelerator Techstars for a Community Meetup 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at Grand Cafe on the Plaza. The event is free but space is limited.

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

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:05:32 +0000

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 Week’s Biggest News in Brief

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000

Transportant launches school bus stop arm camera to tag drivers who blow past students

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:37:18 +0000

The latest technology from a Kansas-based leader in school bus safety captures the license plates of law-breakers via full-color digital imaging that can be used to alert law enforcement officials who can then issue citations and hold drivers in violation accountable.

SXSW Film and TV Festival Adds David E. Kelley’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles for Opening Night

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

SXSW Film and TV Festival Adds David E. Kelley’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles for Opening Night

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Meet 8 startups that just locked in move-faster funding from Digital Sandbox KC

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:43:39 +0000

An effort to “super-charge” innovative, emerging tech in Kansas City is helping more than a half-dozen companies with exceptional growth potential get their solutions to customers faster, said Jill Meyer, announcing the latest cohort of Digital Sandbox KC-funded startups.

WeCode KC touts new grant funding aimed at boosting regional workforce readiness

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:35:43 +0000

A just-announced $50,000 grant is expected to help a homegrown workforce development program better prepare 18- to 26-year-old Kansas Citians for careers in high-demand technology fields, said Tammy Buckner, noting a ripple effect expected for the region.

2026 Startups to Watch: dScribe tracks early momentum with West Coast-Midwest funding combinator

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:40:49 +0000

Editor’s note: Startland News editors selected 10 high-growth, scaling Kansas City companies to spotlight for its annual Startups to Watch project. Now in its 11th year, this feature recognizes founders and startups that editors believe will make some of the biggest, most compelling news in the coming 12 months. The following is one of 2026’s picks.

2026 Startups to Watch: The Good Game connects young athletes with on-demand sports experts

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:40:42 +0000

2026 Startups to Watch: Sova Dating builds emotional matches with vibes, logistics and an unexpected viral moment

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:40:35 +0000