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Diverse startups are growing in KC, but is equitable funding matching their traction?

By: Mili Mansaray, The Kansas City Beacon- January 26, 2023

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by The Kansas City Beacon, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kans... Read more

Service took Yinka Faleti from Kuwait to Ferguson; now this VC’s pushing social change from a $25M fund

By: Channa Steinmetz- July 15, 2022

Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro. This series is pos... Read more