Tag: Scott Henderson

This startup veteran’s new roadway safety tool turns any smartphone into a work-zone inspector

By Tommy Felts / February 17, 2026

Worker safety within high-traffic roadway construction zones is stalled in the 1970s, said founder Zikomo Fields, driving the vision for a 21st century approach that uses tech to hit the brakes on fatalities. “There’s not a lot of software that is ensuring that these work zones are set up correctly,” said Fields, CEO of Kansas…

Five lessons from investing $5 million into 50 startups in five years

By Tommy Felts / July 29, 2025

Seems just like yesterday I was returning to my home state to lead NMotion powered by gener8tor. But in reality it was five years ago. I know that because two years ago I wrote a reflection on my first three years back. For those not mathematically inclined: 2+3=5.  In that time span, we have invested…

NMotion accelerates Its 100th startup with plans to invest $3 million in 30 more through 2026

By Tommy Felts / May 24, 2024

OMAHA — A Kansas City startup was among the six cohort members that pushed the NMotion Accelerator past its 100-company mark, showcasing its AI-infused storytelling platform this week alongside innovations from across the Midwest. NMotion powered by gener8tor on Tuesday celebrated the cohort — along with the impact from its $100,000 investments in each member —…

Startup Weekend winners could have a billion-dollar solution for struggling taxpayers

By Tommy Felts / April 11, 2024

Organizers of Missouri Startup Weekend predicted this year’s winner could be poised to be the competition’s next billion-dollar alumni. Solvtax presented the weekend’s winning pitch: a solution for avoiding financial implications through better business and personal property tax management. The idea struck a chord with entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs in both the audience and judge’s…

NMotion invests $100K in AI storytelling startup’s next chapter; KC founder flexes momentum 

By Tommy Felts / February 21, 2024

A $100,000 investment by a leading regional accelerator is expected to expand the capabilities and reach of a Kansas City AI storytelling startup — establishing Overland Park-based Storytailor as a well-known brand for children worldwide, founder JQ Sirls said.  The NMotion Accelerator on Wednesday announced six new companies selected for its cohort, which is powered…

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