Tag: digital

How Independence’s new speakeasy vibes tie into the ‘goats and rabbits’ of Kansas City’s past

admin — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:04:34 +0000

Revitalization efforts needn’t overwrite history, said Bree and Travis Gensler, whose new venture in downtown Independence aims to infuse spirits of 2024 into the historic square without losing memories of the area’s storied past.

Their latest pour: The Sentinel Room.

Gains you can see: StratFit’s new gym in Waldo reps digital fitness platform’s heavy lifting

admin — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 11:24:50 +0000

With his NYC-inspired training studio in Waldo opening earlier this spring, Daniel McKee wants to keep busy professionals motivated to stick to their fitness goals — and use the space to refine and advance adoption of his tech platform.

“Everyone that comes to the door is very impressed with the place, we tried to make it as sleek and as stylish as possible,” said McKee, founder of StratFit. “That’s my style.”

AI Hub’s art incubator is leaving River Market, taking over top floor of renovated PHKC space

admin — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:21:59 +0000

The AI Hub is moving into The Porter House KC’s new 811 Retail Incubator, James Spikes shared, and he’s excited about the connections and opportunities it will bring.

The Magazine Staff That Bought Its Favorite Restaurant

admin — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:30:49 +0000

New York Magazine

For New York’s anniversary, we are celebrating the history of the city’s restaurants with a series of posts throughout the month. Read all of our “Who Ate Where” stories here.

Translating business: KCMO chatbot breaks down startup lingo in 70+ languages

admin — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:17:23 +0000

Editor’s note: KC BizCare is a partner of Startland News.

Entrepreneurs who struggle with understanding the complexities of starting a business often find additional challenges if English isn’t their first language, said Nia Richardson, adding that all aspiring small business owners deserve the same access to resources.

First look at 2024 Parade of Hearts: 100+ artists paint Kansas City with a harmony of colors

admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:46:22 +0000

Kansas City artist Skiggity lives his life in vivid color, he shared, so it was only natural for his art — and his Parade of Hearts entry — to reflect that bright-eyed perspective.

Crossroads boutique styles Y2K nostalgia with 2024 representation: ‘It heals my inner child’

admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:33:37 +0000

Courtnie Ross wants to help customers of all kinds embrace their own personal style in her store — and be comfortable in the fit, the LoveStoned boutique owner said.

“The core of what I feel like I’m meant to do in life is to help people feel good about themselves,” she said.

Injuries pushed this dancer from the stage to his startup; ClassKid keeps his craft in the spotlight

admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:21:55 +0000

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.

TOPEKA — A career as a professional dancer only momentarily upstaged Austin Roberson’s childhood ambitions to become an inventor, the Kansas startup founder said.

The value of professional advice: Benefits of having a financial advisor on your side

admin — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:11:03 +0000

Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. The following is a paid thought leadership from The Plaza Group at Morgan Stanley in Leawood, Kansas.

She refused to back down; how this gamechanger earned a spot on the field with the KC Current

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:45:31 +0000

As a history-making season rolls on for the Kansas City Current, a recent match proved the perfect opportunity to honor the founder and CEO of WeCode KC, said Christina Lively, detailing Tammy Buckner’s selection as the first “Gamechanger” award winner.

KCRise Fund-backed startup secures $20M Series C, fueling its commitment to KC

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:00:10 +0000

A Texas-based caregiver support platform’s latest funding round is expected accelerate the company’s growth and expand its support solutions, said CEO Michael Walsh, noting the startup continues to deepen ties to Kansas City.

Dude Perfect flips from YouTube to IRL with $100M investment from Kansas firm

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:00:29 +0000

WICHITA, Kansas — With more than 16 billion views on their YouTube channel, 60 million subscribers, and major brand deals already established, the team behind the family-friendly sports and entertainment group Dude Perfect is poised for even greater impact with fans, said Jason Illian.

Bloch faculty duo earn $200K grant toward effort to disrupt social media echo chambers

admin — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:55:16 +0000

Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Click here to read the original story.

These founders just earned Digital Sandbox KC funds; next comes proving their concepts

admin — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:42:51 +0000

A trio of newly funded Digital Sandbox KC companies includes a closely-guarded startup launched by an exited Pipeline founder who also helped bring headline-grabbing sports tech to the forefront of the Kansas City innovation scene.

Why these Gen Z marketers want KC startups to channel the power of TikTok Shop

admin — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:30:56 +0000

A Kansas City-built Gen Z ad agency is opening a TikTok Shop challenge this spring — scrolling through plans to elevate startups’ and small business’s social media brands and offer a chance to win $100,000 in services.