Tag: Gretchen Henry

Is government helping startups enough? Founders feel isolated, Kauffman survey finds

By Tommy Felts / March 13, 2018

Early stage entrepreneurs struggle with the technical steps to getting started, a new Kauffman survey found, and founders don’t believe the government is helping them. The prevailing sentiment that entrepreneurs view themselves as isolated from assistance is understandable, said Melissa Roberts, vice president of strategy and economic development at the Enterprise Center in Johnson County.…

Kauffman survey: Women more critical of their own early-stage entrepreneurial efforts

By Tommy Felts / March 13, 2018

Women entrepreneurs are more likely than their male counterparts to grade their performances harshly during the first year of business, though that tendency typically fades over time, according to a new survey by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. It often is about approaching the venture a realistic viewpoint, said Jeff Shackelford, executive director of Digital…

Under-the-radar innovators exchange challenges, answer ‘Why KC?’ (photo gallery)

By Tommy Felts / October 3, 2017

It all comes back to time and money, Jennifer Rosenblatt said. “With a startup, things always take longer, and they always cost a lot more,” said Rosenblatt, co-founder of MusicSpoke. “Where we are now is not where I wanted to be.” Though selected as one of Startland News’ 2017 under-the-radar Kansas City startups, as well…

2017 Under the Radar: Sprout Solutions yields tools, tech for animal feed

By Tommy Felts / August 29, 2017

Editor’s note: Startland News picked 10 early-stage firms to spotlight for its annual Under the Radar startups list. The following is one of 2017’s companies. To view the full list, click here. For the agricultural industry, employees aren’t tied to a computer or in an office — they’re out in a field, said Gretchen Henry,…

Four female entrepreneurs will represent KC in UberPITCH contest

By Tommy Felts / November 2, 2016

Four Kansas City entrepreneurs will be celebrating global entrepreneurship week on the East Coast as they vie for part of a $120,000 pie. Kansas City’s representatives — which are listed below — represent a diverse set of industries, including tech, health and agriculture. Kansas City was one of five participating cities in UberPITCH — a…

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