Minority-Led Stories

Kaitlin Abdelrahman, On Call Halal

On Call Halal connects Muslim healthcare workers with Ramadan meals amid COVID-19 complications

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. Kansas City connections rallied around Kaitlin Abdelrahman to develop her startup offering…

Mayor’s ‘lifeline’ arrives: EDCKC opens applications for small biz relief fund pledged by Lucas

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. Funds from a small business relief loan program teased by KCMO Mayor…

Malachi Bowman, University of Kansas, Startup Weekend Kansas City 2019

Techstars Startup Weekend returns to fight COVID-19 … the caveat? It starts now

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. Techstars Startup Weekend is adding new programming in the era of Coronavirus…

Balloon pops on public art: Three ‘non-essential’ performers who refuse to be deflated by COVID-19

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. The show might go on in some fashion, said Molly Balloons, but…

Stuck at home, lacking basic necessities? KC blockchain expert’s new direct giving platform offers relief

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. Entrepreneurs are simply more agile than the federal government, said Shekhar Gupta,…