Startups Stories

Why Storytailor is betting HōBI can turn alienating screen time into unforgettable family moments

A new product from a Kansas City-built storytelling startup allows parents, grandparents, teachers and other trusted adults to privately share observations, milestones and everyday moments that collectively paint a richer picture of a child’s life.

Digital Sandbox partners with trio of KC resource hubs to boost startups beyond funding

The next round of tech entrepreneurs to earn proof-of-concept support from Digital Sandbox KC also will receive access to startup resources at KC Digital Drive, Keystone CoLAB, and Enterprise Center in Johnson County, said Jeff Zhao.

Kansas City business owner wins Verizon’s live pitch competition timed to World Cup

Liz Benditt scored the final goal Friday, securing victory in a national pitch competition that began with more than 500 contenders before narrowing to a live, Shark Tank-style round at New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup final.

Love Lifesciences testing its robotic fill system with KC pharma company to boost UNIPEN access

Collaboration not only fuels innovative ideas, said Bradley Hopper, it can help validate and advance Kansas City-built tech — a critical need for Love Lifesciences as new products push closer to market.

Her startup needed a user test lab: Access to KC’s World Cup marketplace opened door to rapid, live iteration

CodeAlgo Academy left Union Station with more than just new customers. The edtech startup wrapped its FIFA World Cup-timed residency with a new product roadmap shaped by thousands of conversations throughout the five-week City of Entrepreneurs marketplace.