For the second year in a row, Kansas City maintained its rank as No. 23 out of 40 metros in entrepreneurial activity, according to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s 2016 Main Street Entrepreneurship report. The annual report covers the rate... Read more
Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted to Startland News by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. The opinions expressed in the commentary are the author’s alone. Entrepreneurs are determined individuals who doggedly pursue ideas they believe... Read more
Editor’s Note: Nick Ward-Bopp co-manages the MakerSpace at the Johnson County Library, helping the community use tools for digital fabrication like 3D printers and laser cutters. He also spends his nights and weekends co-running Maker Village —... Read more
Quarterbacks know the Kansas City Chiefs’ Dontarti Poe as the hulking 346-pound defensive lineman that’s planning to smash their offensive aspirations. But the tech community may want to acquaint themselves with Poe as a forward-thinking investo... Read more
Editor’s note: Melissa Roberts is urging the Kansas City business community to sign a petition that aims to halt an effort to establish Kansas City as an area friendly to “patent trolls.” The commenting period on the proposed changes... Read more
There are a plethora of entrepreneurial events hosted in Kansas City on a weekly basis. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, supporter, or curious community member — we recommend these upcoming events for you. Weekly Events Preview KC Round... Read more
As Global Entrepreneurship Week wrapped up, Startland News marked the celebration Thursday with its second Innovation Exchange event. In partnership with Think Big Partners, the Innovation Exchange offers news junkies context and behind the-scen... Read more
Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. This article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Readers with legal questions should consult an attorney. Among the benefits of operating your st... Read more
I never thought I’d be here. Comfortable with a keyboard, coffee and notepad, I’ve always thought of myself solely as a journalist. After years writing about entrepreneurs, I never imaged that one day the strategies and struggles they shared wou... Read more
The Show Me State is working with the nation of Israel to create a co-investment agreement that aims to enhance their respective tech sectors. Missouri and Israel recently signed an agreement that will foster a relationship between the Missouri... Read more
