Everyday consumers can elevate Kansas City through the simple of act of eating a meal, said Chef Shanita McAfee-Bryant. Her in-the-works non-profit urban eatery concept — The Prospect — cate... Read more
Including teens in conversations about real world issues is the key element that will set Kansas City’s TEDxYouth@KC apart from other TED-branded conferences, said Kyra Colbert. “We’re... Read more
A new self-style space in Midtown is expected to offer hair, beauty and wellness entrepreneurs an opportunity to cowork under one roof without the burden of securing financing or paying for... Read more
ModRN Health is injecting life into a decaying healthcare system through holistic approaches, said CaRessa Hutchinson. “[Patients practically need] a medical degree to be able to navigate th... Read more
Diana Kander is curious about the world faced by professional women, she said — how female do-ers and leaders uniquely experience life and career building. [pullquote] The Podcast Play • How... Read more
Audiences are moving from eyeballs to eardrums, said Addison Price, and entrepreneurs need to evolve their messaging to compete in a new arena of online engagement. “What’s going to happen w... Read more
Determination, Incorporated’s new partner in compassion places a new lens on the impact the prison-to-founder non-profit could have, said Kyle Smith. “I’ve gotten this non-profit this far, b... Read more
Immigrant entrepreneurs have been quietly advancing Kansas City’s food scene for decades, said Danielle Lehman. [pullquote] The Podcast Play • How entrepreneurs are using podcasts to become... Read more
Editor’s note: KCultivators is a lighthearted profile series to highlight people who are meaningfully enriching Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The KCultivator Series is sponsored b... Read more
A $200,000 grant to LEANLAB Education from Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropic arm will mark the Facebook founder’s first investment in the Kansas City education scene. “We are committed to grow... Read more