Woman-led Stories

KC’s readiness is a team sport: Why cashing in requires World Cup collaboration

It starts with opening the door, said Dulcinea Herrera, encouraging business owners who are preparing for an influx of World Cup visitors to “think in the mindset of the world.”

She’s flipping the priorities on homebuilding; this founder wants buyer stress out of the blueprints

“It’s one of the biggest emotional, financial investments you’re going to make in your life,” the founder of Olathe-based buildNest explained, tapping into her own homebuilding experience.

Techstars prescribes $220K investment, credibility boost for KC healthtech startup 

“It’s a point of validation that somebody else thinks highly enough of the vision we’ve set,” said Dr. Brandy Archie. “We think we can grow to be a force and make a big change in the world, and they back that with dollars and see that possibility.”

KC Chamber reveals Top 10 small businesses; one will be named Mr. K Award winner

“You got here by persevering, showing innovation and passion,” Vicky Kulikov told the latest batch of Mr. K Award finalists.

KC GIFT pitch competition winner smiling on stage, celebrating innovation and teamwork.

Winning chemistry: KC GIFT pitch competition rewards joy on stage, work behind the scenes

Earning a $30,000 grand prize over the weekend closed out a six-week process for LaToya Ebony Sirls and other founders who were pushed to refine not just how they present, but how they build.