Guest Authors Stories
Jeff Shackelford: Why would KC want to build the next Silicon Valley?
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. I recently read an article that shows you can slant a story anyway you want and that many authors write to match their preconceived notions — whether it’s true or not. The article that got me thinking about this was from Bloomberg’s Sarah…
Former U.S. Labor official Chris Lu: KC can teach Trump how to create jobs
Editor’s note: Chris Lu served as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor during the Obama Administration, and he is now a Senior Fellow at the University of Virginia Miller Center. The opinions in this commentary are the author’s alone. For all of Donald Trump’s bluster about his job creation abilities, this week will provide one of…
Tough love: Blooom CEO Chris Costello offers advice to KC investors
Editor’s note: Chris Costello is the CEO and co-founder of Blooom, a financial tech startup based in Leawood, Kan., that recently raised a $9.15 million round. All opinions expressed in the commentary are the author’s alone. I am happy to report that Blooom is fresh off its successful Series B round of funding. The round…
Chris Brown: What entrepreneurs should know about trademark law
Editor’s Note: In this post, Chris Brown explores the core aspects of trademark law that every entrepreneur should know. Opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. This article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Readers with legal questions should consult an attorney. Trademarks protect your name/logo A trademark is any name, logo,…
Report: Kansas City’s VC funding rank improves among Midwest cities
Editor’s note: Brian Matthews is a guest author to Startland News and co-founded Cultivation Capital. Opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. When assessing the vitality of an entrepreneurial ecosystem, an important factor to consider is the Total Venture Funds Raised by the startups within that city or region. This metric provides an…
