KC hosting global animal health investor forum

The premier animal health innovation conference is coming to Kansas City. The KC Animal Health Corridor — an area animal health development organization — expects about 40 venture capital funds to attend the 2015 KC Animal Health Investment Forum, set for Sept 1. Kimberly Young, president of the KC Animal Health Corridor, said that hundreds…

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Who’s who of KC tech industry on Techweek 100 list

If you’ve ever worked in the Kansas City tech industry, chances are you know dozens of the faces appearing on the Techweek 100 list. Featuring such figures as Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure and Think Big Partners Managing Director Herb Sih, the list “identifies leaders who have made a significant impact on the technology and innovation…

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Lacking a cybersecurity plan is costing you clients

Apprameya Iyengar is a technology and securities attorney with Polsinelli PC. His work focuses on commercial technology needs, ranging from small and mid-cap emerging companies to Fortune 500 companies. For technology startups, maintaining strong security controls remains vital to winning new business opportunities and strengthening existing relationships. Despite the global spike in cybersecurity attacks — there…

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Education innovation puts KC on the map

Kansas City and education don’t always receive positive press, but this week, the tides have changed. Kansas City is one of 27 “education innovation clusters” worldwide recognized by digital publication Education Week. Included for multi-district efforts to improve education, Kansas City was recognized by Education Week in particular for partnerships among the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Think…

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Events Preview: Forward to the Future, Brews & Big Ideas

There are a boatload of entrepreneurial events hosted in Kansas City on a weekly basis. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, supporter or curious Kansas Citian, we’d recommend these upcoming events for you. WEEKLY EVENT PREVIEW Disruption Institute Demo Day When: August 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Where: The Disruption Institute This Kansas City code school is…

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