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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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Think Big Partners opens apps for next accelerator class
On August 28, Think Big Partners graduated a group of four startups from its accelerator on its first demo day, along with pitches from some of those in its co-working space, bizperc, and several others from the region and beyond. Now it’s ready to look for the next wave: the Kansas City group’s accelerator yesterday…
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Keyzio aims to eliminate hassle of selling a home
A former Startup Weekend Kansas City team is looking to ease the process of buying and selling homes with Keyzio, a software platform that allows buyers and sellers to connect without the aid of a real estate agent or public listings. Founders Parker Hills, Dan Aycock and the Keyzio team took second place at Startup…
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inCharge ready to roll out kiosks for free cell phone charging
A dead cell phone battery: Something everyone tries to avoid. There’s even a known phobia associated with it – nomophobia. inCharge, a Kansas City-based startup founded by Bryan Richard, aims to remedy the problem of limited cell phone battery life by providing free mobile phone charging kiosks in public places. “The goal is that when…
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Think Big announces first accelerator class, attracts L.A. and N.Y. startups
Think Big Partners today announced the six startups accepted into the first class of its Think Big Accelerator, a 22-week program that starts Tuesday in the company’s coworking space, bizperc. Each startup receives investment, mentorship and business services, an offering Think Big Partners managing partner Herb Sih said is done through a “joint venture” of…
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Think Big Partners to take applicants for first accelerator class
Think Big Partners will begin accepting applications Friday for the first class of its Think Big Accelerator, a 14-week program that aims, per a press release, to help tech-focused, early-stage startups and entrepreneurs launch their businesses “faster, stronger …