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Gooding: Your customers don’t care about you
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Check out more from Grant Gooding here. It’s true. The moment you start talking about yourself is the moment you start losing. There is no doubt that as human beings we have a natural affinity to talk about ourselves; self-promotion is hard-wired…
KU Health System pilots KC health startup in rural Kansas
Kansas City-based software startup Redivus Health landed a partnership with the University of Kansas Health system, which will put its technology in the hands of many rural Kansans. Launched in 2012, Redivus Health was founded by a group of physicians wanting to create better solutions for critical care situations. In 2015, the firm created a…
Sprint Accelerator welcomes seven startups to KC, launches 2017 program
The Sprint Accelerator announced Monday the seven startups from around the country that it welcomed into its fourth annual program, which also launched Monday. For the 2017 cohort, the Sprint Accelerator is focused on solidifying corporate partnerships. Fueled by Dairy Farmers of America and Virgin Mobile, the 90-day program will welcome startups from two tracks…
Chicago-based coworking firm coming to Kansas City
A Chicago-based coworking company announced it’s opening an office in Kansas City. Level Office, which already has 15 locations in the nation, will be located on the 9th floor of 1301 Oak St. The 44,860-square-foot building will offer private offices as well as a communal lounge area. Amenities include on-site administrative support, Google Fiber, beer…
UMKC’s Bloch School announces new Dean
University of Missouri-Kansas City announced last week the appointment of a new Dean for the Henry W. Bloch School of Management. Brian Klaas, Ph.D., is currently senior associate Dean for research and academics and director of the Riegel & Emory Human Resource Center at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina. UMKC…
