Hungry to scale, Glenn Robinson built a following around KC’s food scene: ‘All we do is eat’
The creator behind Hood Dude Food Reviews has become one of the city’s most influential champions of Black-owned restaurants and small businesses. His formula is simple: show up, press record, and tell the truth.
Read MoreMoving humanity forward isn’t always pleasant, Block founder says, urging innovators to keep crossing the line
What’s so cool about getting up every day to do something that you don’t know is going to work? Jim McKelvey asked a crowd gathered for the Rockhurst University Leadership Series about the realities of forging ahead as an entrepreneur.
Read MoreIt’s open season on fresh eats at Iron District: See what’s new from North KC’s container cuisine hub
“We are getting away from the incubator concept but we would still like to help people grow,” said Phillip Jones, food service director at the Iron District.
Read MoreJust funded: Meet 6 new Sandbox startups poised to impact digital health, AI innovation
A fresh round of novel technology concepts — ranging from deterring AI-powered surveillance to supporting families raising autistic children — are among the latest to earn proof-of-concept backing from Digital Sandbox KC.
Read MoreKC’s new ‘mini con’ experience set to showcase local comic book creators, family-friendly cosplay
A community-powered pop-up comic book convention is expected to put local artists on the front and center, said Brandon Calloway, illustrating the need for a smaller, more accessible comic con experience in Kansas City. Heartland Mini Con — set for May 30 at Equal Minded Cafe, 4327 Troost Ave. — is designed to be welcoming…
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