Tag: revenue

Hack in traction: Startups learn hustle shortcode for winning customers, narrow focus

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:07:38 +0000

Drilling into the customer profile for his startup — an AI-powered, curated swag marketplace aimed at early stage tech companies — Ivan Hadzhiev used tailored resources from Wichita-based NXTUS to validate a complaint keeping prospective partners from buying in.

Determined optimism: How small and mid-sized businesses are growing in 2026

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:23:39 +0000

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Kimberly Burris is a business banking senior relationship manager for Bank of America Kansas City.

Nonprofit launching retail incubator for Asian-owned businesses; next up: a cultural district in Columbus Park

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:25:36 +0000

A new retail incubator in a former Columbus Park tattoo shop is expected to push forward the nonprofit mission of Hella Good Deeds — amplifying the Asian community in Kansas City — while boosting sales for Asian-owned, product-based businesses, said Béty Lê Shackelford.

March 2026 Primary Election Endorsements for the Austin Area

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:01:00 +0000

March 2026 Primary Election Endorsements for the Austin Area

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:01:00 +0000

Pipeline plants seeds for ‘best of the best’ emerging founders: Meet its growing Pathfinder cohort

admin — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:36:05 +0000

Entrepreneurs tapped for Pipeline’s latest rotation of Pathfinder programming reflect an expanded expression of the elite network’s founding principle: use a purpose-built community to close long-standing gaps for leaders who have historically lacked capital, resources, and networks.

From Colombia to Columbia: Family starts from scratch with mid-Missouri bakery

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:11:07 +0000

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Missouri Business Alert, a member of the Kansas City Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and The Kansas City Beacon.

Foodpreneur boot camp deploys ‘business in a box’ concept to prep builders for industry reality

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:48:11 +0000

A boot camp for Kansas entrepreneurs getting into the food industry works through a menu of resources they’ll need to turn a profit, said Tiffany Helton, emphasizing the program takes stock of business realities that might not always seem glamorous.

Rescuing a dream: Why Lizz Whitacre sees a future for shelter pets in Pawlytics

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:06:59 +0000

Lizz Whitacre grew up allergic to pets; the Midwest founder wasn’t even allowed to have dogs or cats as a child.

But that didn’t stop her from fostering a deep-seated need to save them all; her Nebraska-built startup is now wagging momentum in Kansas City to help mom-and-pop boutique animal shelters streamline operations to boost adoptions.

NXTUS is helping five emerging KC innovators gain customer traction; ‘Timing is right,’ startup founders say

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:05:32 +0000

A handful of Kansas City startups were among 22 early stage companies gathered in Wichita this week for the opening session of a program aimed at growing strong, sustainable businesses that uplift innovation and opportunity throughout the Heartland.

Texas Monthly Announces Caitlyn Perry as Chief Sales Officer; Heather Miller as New General Manager of Texas Monthly Studio

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:53:59 +0000

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000

Innovation Conference Alert: New Keynote on Decoding Animal Language, AI, and José Andrés

admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:11 +0000

We are delighted to announce exciting new additions to this year’s Innovation Conference programming! All Innovation Conference badgeholders will have the opportunity to attend bold conversations covering tracks like Tech & AI, Creator Economy, Brand & Marketing.