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Will climate change rob me of being a parent? Anxious Millennials, Gen Z question adding more children to Earth
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series on climate change in the Kansas City region produced by the KC Media Collective to support and enhance local journalism so every person in Kansas City can lead a richer life. Members of the KC Media Collective are KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, Missouri Business…
KC esports startup acquires Military Gaming League, pledging support to players facing PTSD, mental health struggles
Generation Esports has deployed a summer of scale, announcing Monday its acquisition of the Military Gaming League (MGL) — stationing the Kansas City-based startup’s mission to unite gamers in new, high-demand territory. “We knew there was something special about it that we just had to be a part of,” said Mason Mullenioux, co-founder and CEO of…
‘We have to allow for failure,’ says serial entrepreneur; Scale announces 7 startups in second cohort
Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro. This series is possible thanks to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, which leads a collaborative, nationwide effort to identify and remove large and small barriers to new business creation. COLUMBIA,…
Comeback KC Ventures adds 9 more fellows to accelerate rapid-response health innovations
A global pandemic exposed both new challenges and the potential for disruptive solutions — putting Kansas City entrepreneurs at the forefront of rapid-fire change in the wake of an ongoing health crisis, said organizers of Comeback KC Ventures. Nine additional Kansas City tech startups are joining the fellowship program, its leaders said Wednesday, expanding upon…
Leanlab launches edtech certification with focus on accountability to classrooms
A new product certification from Leanlab Education means increased transparency for edtech companies — as well as added credibility for their work within schools. “We want to give teachers and school administrators a quick way to understand if an edtech product reflects the insights of educators, students, and parents — the true end users in education — and…
