July 9, 2013

  • Startup Village to receive funding foundation from NetWork Kansas

    It takes more than people to build a village–money usually plays a large role as well. Recently Kansas City Startup Village has had considerable momentum with startups like Leap2 getting funding, but now the group has much more to build upon with help from NetWork Kansas, an entrepreneurial resource that works with statewide partners. According to the…

  • Nominate a company or individual for the Silicon Prairie Awards

    Nominations for the second annual Silicon Prairie Awards are now open. Taking place August 29 in Des Moines, the awards will recognize 12 companies and individuals for their outstanding products, strong leadership and noteworthy contributions to the community between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. The goal of these awards is to celebrate the…

  • Which Silicon Prairie metro is a hub for venture capital per capita?

    Take a second to guess which Silicon Prairie city—it’s not one of the three main metros—is among the best in the country for venture capital per capita. Still stumped or already read ahead? Known more for its Jayhawks and really good basketball, more attention may need to be paid to Lawrence, Kan. Although Richard Florida’s…

  • Snag a Silicon Prairie Awards ticket, hear The Brandery co-founder speak

    We are elated to announce that Dave Knox, chief marketing officer at Rockfish and co-founder of The Brandery, will be our keynote speaker for the second annual Silicon Prairie Awards event August 29. Knox has transformed several brands through digital marketing at Rockfish and is currently helping to build the startup community in Cincinnati through…

  • After a holiday weekend to recover, stroll through photos of 1Week KC

    With a holiday weekend of recovery under our collective belts, it’s time to reminisce over the second annual 1Week KC. By all accounts, the reach of the entrepreneurial celebration grew significantly: Adam Coomes, the event’s mastermind, ran out of room for his Startup Party with 500 RSVPs; Carrie Royce estimates 1,000 visitors strolled along the…

  • In memoriam: Roger Fransecky, friend of the startup community

    It’s with a heavy heart that we want to share the news of the passing of one of our dear friends and inspiration to many, Roger Fransecky. He passed away last Friday. Roger was the founder and CEO of The Apogee Group, a global management, consulting and leadership development organization which he founded in 1995.…