News Stories

Cross-border collaboration expanding Growth Mentoring with Joel Barrett at the helm

A just-announced partnership is expected to deepen mentorship, business support and entrepreneurial resources across the Kansas City region.

Seeing through the static: KC developer launches visual snow simulator after his own symptoms were dismissed

A Kansas City-based software developer and podcast host suspected he had a rare neurological condition, interviewed an expert to learn more, then built a communication tool after his own doctor dismissed his symptoms.

Analysis: Stability helped KC’s tech workforce survive COVID better than most; it could be slowing growth today

Beneath the surface, a more complex story with serious stakes has been simmering since the pandemic. Kansas City’s tech scene survived — and even rebounded — but the crisis and new technologies have driven changes that may shape the sector’s long-term health.

No Recognition: Founder speeds up anti-surveillance tech in face of mass identity sweeps

Bill Swearingen thinks sharing your identity should come with an off switch.

KC’s latest sports franchise takes the field as pro softball players add to local portfolio of women athletes

They might not be from Kansas City, but players for the KC Diamonds — the newest professional sports team in town — have already scored a taste of how the city shows up for women’s sports.