MTC forced to surrender entire $2.9M budget — including funds already awarded to startups — to help MO pay for COVID-19 shortfall
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West Coast startup studio thinks now is the perfect time to add KC tech companies to its portfolio
A Venice Beach, California-based startup studio wants to fund, found, and grow more startups — including those in the Kansas City area. “When we got started, our main goal was to reduce the 90 percent failure rate of startups,” explained Austin... Read more
Rieger revolution: Why Chef Howard Hanna won’t return to ‘business as usual’ after COVID-19
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Kauffman officials: None of us can survive — or solve — COVID-19 small business challenges alone
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Esports trendsetters launching Social Distancing Open as gaming champs fire back at COVID-19
Opportunities to connect are in high demand and video games could score relief in a level of life that’s been suddenly planked by intense isolation, said Mason Mullenioux. “Esports kind of lends itself to a situation like this,” Mullenioux, co-... Read more
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Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to... Read more
Federal relief funds open to VC-backed startups; ‘nimble’ PPP rollout praised as checks arrive in KC
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Lenexa aerospace startup launches indoor drone that could kill Coronavirus with ultraviolet waves
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