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Q&A: Aaron Sloup of KC Hub talks innovation
Innovation is like hitting a grand slam in baseball. It changes the dynamics of the game, and though the innovator may get the credit for the swing, many players (scientists, engineers, investors, and academics) had to make it possible. KC Hub plans to help arrange a grand slam in Kansas City, engaging academics, innovators, entrepreneurs…
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Big Omaha – Leila Janah: Providing ‘digital work’ to people living in poverty
Samasource is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing “digital work” to people living in poverty. Leila Janah, CEO of Samasource, discussed her start as a social entrepreneur and told the story of how Samasource provides opportunity to those in developing nations. …
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Vicinity Games aims to bring gamers together with Papercraft
The gaming industry is a tough cookie to bite into, especially with big game producers like EA and Nintendo. But Vicinity Games is not backing away from creating multiplayer video games for XBox and other game consoles. Last October, Nate Allen and Mike Koporc started Vicinity for the purpose of not only developing games but…
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Maker Faire: Kansas City set for June 24-26; entry deadline is Friday
Maker Faire: Kansas City is coming to Union Station from June 24-26, and the deadline for submissions for the event is Friday. Maker Faire is a three-day event that aims to highlight and bring together science, art, craft and engineers to showcase their work and inspire others to become makers. With the guidance of the…
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KCITP’s Mentorship Kickoff recap and interview with founder
If you didn’t make it to KCITP’s Mentor Kick Off earlier this month, here’s what you missed: Over 200 people came out and held conversations keyed to software development, computer networking, system administration, project management, startups and social media. Each focus area had its own corner in McFadden’s Sports Saloon and conversations were tailored to…
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Startup Weekend Kansas City: A veteran’s view of 54 frenetic hours
Picture a weekend-long event in which you could meet new people, promote your idea and take that idea to the next level in just under 54 hours. I know, the thought of taking that idea to a social event and bringing it to fruition in a weekend seems insane, but this is exactly what happens…
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Q&A: Josh Inkenbrandt of Inkstagram, a site for Instagram pics
Josh Inkenbrandt makes cool stuff. While watching Inkenbrandt’s video clips like “Music In Hard Times,” “A Day In The Life Of,” or “Simply Lemonade” and using his trendy apps like Thriftable or Inkstagram, people may think Inkenbrandt has a ton of time on his hands. However, with a…
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InvestMidwest showcases 44 companies, 12 from KC-Lawrence
With venture capitalists and angel investors wanting a piece of the latest biotech and internet startups, Midwest companies who participated at the 12th Annual InvestMidwest event this past Thursday enjoyed discussion with a slate of interested parties. Similar to previous years, InvestMidwest focused on three broad industries: alternative energy, life sciences, and technology. Three rooms…