Neat goes national: KU business alum takes his sweat-hiding T-shirt to ‘Shark Tank’ Nov. 4
It’s a neat pitch: shirts for men who sweat and would rather not show it: the job interview, the first date, the big presentation. Patented technology is built into the fabric so professionals look composed when it counts, Jim Huffman said, describing the product he’s sharing with TV’s highest-profile investors.
Tire Pig inflates ZOHR founders’ mobile tire service concept with new AI engine, ‘effortless’ installation
Under the hood, ZOHR’s reboot as Tire Pig is using AI to make buying tires simple and intuitive, Komal Choong said. On the surface, the company is building a brand that’s fun, positive, and different from anything else in the aftermarket auto sector.
Wearables founder offers a bear hug to KS innovation incentives; here’s why he hopes fellow startups are listening
Bear Clark is proud that he and his EAR Micro team are building the latest in ear computer technology — innovation drawing interest from the likes of Google and Meta, he said — right here in Kansas. But Clark’s pride in the Sunflower State doesn’t stop with geography.
Emerging KC startup Treso raises $3.75M to simplify complex healthcare transactions
Physician practices are expected to run complex businesses, said Ryan Greenhaw, but they’ve been left to piece their finances together on their own — often with tools that are too expensive or disconnected to justify the investment. A new platform backed by KCRise Fund could fill that gap.
Ethical athletic apparel company moving global HQ to RS’ social impact hub on Troost
A major expansion for Kansas City-based Resto Athletic also marks a significant milestone for Reconciliation Services after the social impact-focused nonprofit’s $16 million campus redevelopment and the launch of its RS Impact Exchange in 2025, said Father Justin Mathews.