Tag: equity

Mr K finalists: Diversity is a strength, but the vibes defining these Top 10 businesses don’t stop there

admin — Fri, 10 May 2024 22:49:09 +0000

Yes, 80 percent of the finalists for this year’s Small Business of the Year Award are ventures run by women, Karen Crnkovich acknowledged, but it’s not just their owners’ gender that put them in the top-tier of contenders for the coveted “Mr. K” honor.

$11M renovation in the works for historic hub of Black entrepreneurship; project ties into 18th Street pedestrian mall plans

admin — Thu, 09 May 2024 15:56:48 +0000

Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by AltCap, an ally to underestimated entrepreneurs that offers financing to businesses and communities that traditional lenders do not serve.

For more than one hundred years, the Lincoln Building has served as a cornerstone of commerce and community in the 18th and Vine district.

MTC’s spring $1.4M investment cycle loops Facility Ally, DevStride into equity deals

admin — Wed, 08 May 2024 15:42:50 +0000

Two Kansas City startups are among a handful of Missouri companies receiving a collective $1.4 million in investment allocations through a state-sponsored venture capital program.

Startup gives fans real ownership in emerging athletes; investing in talent before they make it big

admin — Fri, 03 May 2024 20:00:07 +0000

Just as investors can put their money in Google or Apple, Parker Graham wants sports enthusiasts to invest in the next Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce, he shared.

Music Industry Remix: Equity for Next-Gen Creators – SXSW 2024

admin — Fri, 03 May 2024 17:00:49 +0000

Waves were made at the 2024 SXSW Conference with Featured Session Music Industry Remix: Equity for Next-Gen Creators.

It’s Time For Young People To Take Sweat Equity Literally

admin — Fri, 03 May 2024 07:51:00 +0000

Whatever form it takes, manual labor done well is immensely rewarding. So don’t stick up your nose — roll up your sleeves and get to work.

MTC hits $50M investment milestone through its state-sponsored venture capital program

admin — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:00:01 +0000

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri — A Show-Me State program launched a decade ago to drive economic development in Missouri and support tech founders has surpassed $50 million in equity-based investments for nearly 160 Missouri-based technology startups.

The Missouri Technology Corporation announced the milestone Tuesday, lauding its Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurial Advancement (IDEA) Fund for impact that has rippled across the state.

Meet LaunchKC’s latest crew of social changemakers; cohort excited for connectivity

admin — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:30:00 +0000

Seven Kansas City social ventures are expected to get a boost from LaunchKC’s latest cohort — with entrepreneurs already eager for the human support and resources offered by the popular venture studio program.

Human Trafficking Czar Ignores Democrat-Invited Human Trafficking Over U.S. Border

admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:21:57 +0000

Female founders: Tips for infusing capital into your dreams

admin — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:08:52 +0000

Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. The following is a paid thought leadership piece from Terri Roberts Munsell, McQueary Schumm Munsell Group at Morgan Stanley.

Today, women own four out of every 10 businesses in the U.S.(*1)

Meet the Small Biz of the Year finalists: KC Chamber surprises Top 10 Mr K contenders

admin — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:00:58 +0000

The Kansas City Chamber just unveiled its hotly anticipated Top 10 finalists for the 2024 Small Business of the Year honor — surprising leaders from a wide range of industries with their tickets to the next round of the city’s most prestigious business competition.

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.

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.

Showcase showdown: KC Chamber rallies ‘Mr. K competitors, but small biz owners say it feels more like family

admin — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 23:08:29 +0000

The husband-wife duo behind Kansas City-based Shark OFF appreciate the local entrepreneurial ecosystem so much that they actually list it as one of their startup’s co-founders, Geoff Geist shared.

“We would not exist if it weren’t for this community,” said Geist, the co-founder and COO of Shark OFF, which offers shark repellent bracelets that are meant to help beachgoers lose fear associated with venturing into the ocean. “We love the Kansas City entrepreneurial community. It’s just crazy vibrant.”

Startup Weekend winners could have a billion-dollar solution for struggling taxpayers

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:16:29 +0000

Organizers of Missouri Startup Weekend predicted this year’s winner could be poised to be the competition’s next billion-dollar alumni.

Solvtax presented the weekend’s winning pitch: a solution for avoiding financial implications through better business and personal property tax management.

The idea struck a chord with entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs in both the audience and judge’s panel — earning the first-place prize of $15,000 and an opportunity for $150,000-plus in investment resources.