Tag: tech

BioNexus KC celebrates ‘regional backbone’ connecting science, talent, tech and momentum

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:49:25 +0000

The scale of opportunities within Kansas City’s bio health industry would’ve been challenging to imagine even just five years ago, said Dennis Ridenour, touting a streak of groundbreakings, collaborations, game-changing announcements, and major investments — all rallying together the right people and institutions.

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You Can See Everything Review: Looking the Wrong Way

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000

You Can See Everything Review: Looking the Wrong Way

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Why nbkc bank is investing in an AI tech platform for its own routine mortgage business

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:26:06 +0000

Investing in San Francisco-based Vesta — along with adoption of its loan origination system tech platform — reflects nbkc’s longstanding strategy for using advanced technology to simplify banking and improve customer service, said Pat Schlimmer.

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City Meets With Conservative Cicero Institute About New Homelessness Initiative

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000

City Meets With Conservative Cicero Institute About New Homelessness Initiative

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Critical hire: Founder-turned-VC scout joins Technology Venture Studio as senior director

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:58:43 +0000

Kela Ivonye’s arrival at UMKC’s Technology Venture Studio couldn’t have come at a better time, said Maria Meyers, touting the award-winning startup founder’s lived experience as a tech leader, venture scout and ecosystem builder.

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Austin Film Festival Takes a Bittersweet Trip to Elsinore

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Austin Film Festival Takes a Bittersweet Trip to Elsinore

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Registering momentum: Pitch winner gains traction with care support tech platform

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:38:37 +0000

The winning company at Thursday’s Square One small business pitch competition continues to evolve as audiences — along with patients, caregivers, and partners — get a closer look at the Kansas City-built tech platform's personalized support registries and guided planning, said Amy Steinhour.

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Just funded: Digital Sandbox KC awards $160K+ to eight emerging tech startups

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:41:46 +0000

Boosting innovators with up to $20,000 in proof-of-concept support can be the catalyst for a company surviving to see its next stage of growth, said Kayla Anderson, announcing eight newly funded startups that are joining the ranks of Digital Sandbox KC.

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The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Sept. 17-23

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Sept. 17-23

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000

K-State names Garmin ‘company of the year’ for putting Kansas talent on innovation’s front lines

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:50:01 +0000

A leading source of top engineering talent is honoring Garmin for the global tech company’s commitment to a Kansas university-to-corporate workforce pipeline — fueling development of its GPS-enabled navigation, fitness, and outdoor wearable devices.

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AI makes it easy to start, but that’s not the hard part; tech builders forecast job shifts, product hiccups

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:15:36 +0000

The AI conversation was part of a broader day of Back2KC activities aimed at showcasing innovation, culture and upward mobility in Kansas City — all as a means to lure former Heartland entrepreneurs and tech workers back to the region.

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