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Tire Pig inflates ZOHR founders’ mobile tire service concept with new AI engine, ‘effortless’ installation
Under the hood, ZOHR’s reboot as Tire Pig is using AI to make buying tires simple and intuitive, Komal Choong said. On the surface, the company is building a brand that’s fun, positive, and different from anything else in the aftermarket auto sector.
KC artisan apparel brand scores official Chiefs collaboration, stitching charro heritage to Arrowhead
“We make them with small families in Mexico in their houses, in their kitchens. It’s about the story,” said Jonathan Garvey. “It’s not just another garment because we’re putting our heart and soul into it.”
Hood Dude Food Reviews takes the stage: Where to find one of KC’s social media stars during GEWKC
Glenn Robinson spent the past three years putting Kansas City businesses in front of his audience across social media as The Epitome KC. This fall, he’ll be putting that same brand of entrepreneur in the spotlight from the Extreme Screen at Union Station. The viral creator behind Hood Dude Food Reviews is set to emcee…
‘Put the matriarchy out front’: Their mission begins with a dance party, but that’s just the gateway
A series of events starting this week that provide a safe space for women isn’t about opposing men, Alex Villalobos-McAnderson said. The goal is to prioritize women in an authentic way that centers the most vulnerable; honors elders and single mothers; and “shows up for all children as our children.”
Critical hire: Founder-turned-VC scout joins Technology Venture Studio as senior director
Kela Ivonye’s arrival at UMKC’s Technology Venture Studio couldn’t have come at a better time, said Maria Meyers, touting the award-winning startup founder’s lived experience as a tech leader, venture scout and ecosystem builder.