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Building an app? Here’s what to think about as you monetize
You’ve got an idea for an app. A great one, even. You’re passionate about the product and you’ve found passionate consumers. That can be a really fun hobby for a while, but at some point money becomes a factor. Which is why Josh Sitzer, director of sales and marketing at Pinsight Media+, thinks it’s a…
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A big thanks: Let’s count the ways Sprint is helping our community
Community leaders don’t often toot their own horn, so I wanted to take a minute to say a big thanks to one of the leaders that has been with us every step of the way. The entire Sprint team has been critical to not only our success, but countless others.
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Sprint’s Mentor Network connects founders with corporate executives
It’s no secret that Sprint is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and startups succeed in Kansas City. First, with the establishment of the Sprint Accelerator powered by Techstars, and now through the creation of The Mentor Network…
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EyeVerify lands $6M from Sprint, Samsung, Chinese security firm
EyeVerify made big news Thursday, announcing a $6 million round with large backers they want in their corner: Sprint, Samsung, an undisclosed banking institution and a Chinese security firm, one of the largest in the world. Toby Rush, CEO of the Kansas City-based eye print ID/biometric security startup said the investment was a testament to…
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Sprint teams with Dream Big America to raise the volume for startups
An entrepreneurial voice is about to have its volume turned up. Dream Big America, the nationally syndicated radio show that broadcasts a weekly competition showcasing up-and-coming startups and entrepreneurs, today announced it’s joining forces with Sprint to get larger exposure around the country and help the startups even more.
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Techstars, Sprint have 10 teams ready to alter the mobile health landscape
Ollo Mobile has been building its smart-care phone in Brisbane, Australia, for the past two years. Until now. They landed in Kansas City for the Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator powered by Techstars and didn’t book a return flight. Their wives will follow them soon, and though they don’t know if they’ll stay in KC or…
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Sprint’s McGinnis says accelerator “another step” for KC as tech hub
Last week, Sprint unveiled that its new accelerator will be located in Kansas City’s Crossroads District. CEO Dan Hesse and Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Sly James were on hand for the launch, and spoke to the potential of the mobile health accelerator, which will be “powered” by Techstars …
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Sprint Accelerator unveiled in KC’s Crossroads District
Today Sprint opened the doors to the future home of its mobile health accelerator at 210 W. 19th Terrace in Kansas City’s Crossroads District. CEO Dan Hesse joined Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Sly James and Kevin McGinnis, vice president of development at Sprint, to discuss the space and what it means for the community…
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Think Big, Microsoft Ventures partner on accelerator
A good relationship just got even better in Kansas City. Think Big Partners has worked with Microsoft for a couple years in several …
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Techstars, Sprint execs share why KC accelerator will get top talent to stay
Early this morning, Sprint announced its latest and largest entrepreneurial endeavor: Kansas City will be home to the Silicon Prairie’s first accelerator powered by Techstars …