KCHubMission
To transform the Kansas City region into an ecosystem for innovation. Our Vision
Find out what's going on in the region. Conferences, networking and educational events, meetups, funding opportunities - if it has to do with innovation, it's here. See More.
Keep up with news in the KC Hub region including success stories of other innovators, new products and services, research breakthroughs and more. Get the 411.
1) Add your startup to the Silicon Prairie map
(thanks to Willis Jackson for pointing out SPN's map - it's awesome!)
2) Collaborate with others listed.
3) Join in the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/startupkc/
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Startup America is a one-year old partnership of the government and private sector to drive entreprise creation and growth.
Startup Weekend is currently doing a drive to try to get the most startups signed up. Have an early stage company? Sign up today and join the movement:
http://www.s.co/get-registered?partnerSource=startupweekendgeneral
...now that we can finally let the cat out of the bag, congrats to KC Hub co-founder Ryan Weber as he steps into his new role as President of KCNext.
Ryan brings strong ties to entrepreneurship, innovation and angel funding to the table. We're exciting about this step for Ryan, KCNext and the innovation community at large.
KC-based JimmyGood Technologies recently launched a really interesting twist on the local/social app - MindPush. MindPush allows you to anonymously share with people around you. Using GPS, it determines your location and then lets you see what others have posted and lets you post too.
Now I'm sure all of these posts are tied back to your user account so abusive users can be stopped, but to other users, you're completely anonymous. That element of anonymity lets people share what they are really thinking, which could be a welcome change.
From checking traffic nearby before leaving your house to finding insider tips on where to score a great burger there are a lot of ways MindPush could be used. Another way it could be helpful is in emergency situations like the tragic shootings that happened at Independence Center on Saturday. Imagine if everyone there had an app like this. Once they got to a safe place, they could quickly post something to MindPush and warn others in the immediate area to take cover.
These are just a few ideas. How do you see it being used?
Also see their story on Silicon Prairie News.
Get a look at the startup creation process and the KC entrepreneur scene
At bizperc, we’ve noticed a “coworking craze.” Entrepreneurs love coming into our space to work with like-minded startups, accelerate with the Think Big Partners team and work in an inspiring and modern coworking space.
We’re changing the way businesses are built...and we want YOU to see it for yourself!
On Thursday, January 19, Think Big Partners is hosting the bizperc Showcase and group tour from 4:00-5:30PM at 1800 Baltimore (starts on the 4th floor) in the Crossroads District of Kansas City, Missouri.
