Taylor Wilmore
Reporter, Startland News
Taylor Wilmore, hailing from Lee’s Summit, is a dedicated reporter and a recent graduate of the University of Missouri, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Taylor channels her deep-seated passion for writing and storytelling to create compelling narratives that shed light on the diverse residents of Kansas City.
Prior to her role at Startland News, Taylor made valuable contributions as a reporter for the Columbia Missourian newspaper, where she covered a wide range of community news and higher education stories.
Recent Stories by Taylor Wilmore
Hack in traction: Startups learn hustle shortcode for winning customers, narrow focus
Drilling into the customer profile for his startup — an AI-powered, curated swag marketplace aimed at early stage tech companies — Ivan Hadzhiev used tailored resources from Wichita-based NXTUS to validate a complaint keeping prospective partners from buying in. In short, a lot of options — even for custom, branded merchandise — isn’t necessarily a…
Her family helped bring Argentine comfort food to KC’s masses; World Cup base camp kicks open new doors
As Kansas City prepares to become the FIFA World Cup base camp for four national teams — amid an expected influx of hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe — Dulcinea Herrera is still reeling from news that Argentina’s roster will be among those calling the region home this summer. “We’re so excited. When…
First he built the data infrastructure, then a $2B valuation: It’s new territory for AI in construction
LINCOLN, Neb. — When his Midwest startup launched, founder Luke Hansen had modest expectations for success, he said. Hansen was focused on building a sustainable business, not a billion-dollar company. “The immediate goal was like, ‘Can we make enough that we’re just not losing money every month, paying ourselves pretty low salaries?’” said Hansen, CEO…
Ownership influences prosperity: 12-week biz academy targets entrepreneurs past survival mode
The Greenline Foundation is taking a layered approach to economic growth on Kansas City’s east side, Ajia Morris said, connecting entrepreneurship, real estate, and access to capital in ways designed to last. At the center of that work is the Community Business Academy, a 12-week program that gives entrepreneurs practical tools, financial structure, and direct…
Shoot your shot: Sports stars fell in love with his signature style; here’s how game recognizes game
Patrick Mahomes smiles for the camera. A sharp “wink” sound is heard on the video, and when the clip lands on Instagram, Kansas City instantly recognizes it as the work of Joseph Termini. The signature style has become synonymous with Termini Media, the Kansas City-based company Termini built as a teenager and has grown into…
Mayor: KC will help Royals activate its downtown ballpark dream (without sacrificing taxpayers’ wallets)
Kansas City won’t lose its crown on his watch, Quinton Lucas pledged during the mayor’s State of the City address Wednesday at City Hall, offering a commitment to work out a home-run deal for Kansas City residents that keeps the Royals in Missouri and brings the baseball club’s downtown stadium dream to reality. “As part…
It took a relentless ‘army’ of Topekans to open this innovation hub; now it’s time to build
TOPEKA — Moving the capital city’s crown jewel innovation space from start to finish was anything but a straight-line endeavor, said Molly Howey, describing the focus — and patience — that helped push the project forward, despite plenty of opportunities for collaborators to give up. “This is one of those events that I really don’t…
Vine Street chicken and beer: Brewery adds new flavor to its neighborhood hub (and future World Cup living room)
Vine Street Brewing is cooking. The Black-owned brewery at 2000 Vine is welcoming a new restaurant partner into its space, reuniting beer and bites under one roof. The concept, Vine Street Chicken Co. Kansas City, comes through a partnership with chef Justin Clark, founder of the popular Troost Avenue culinary hotspot Urban, bringing fried and…
Myndset shift: Why this founder says results under pressure come from repetition, not inspiration
Now live and gaining traction, Myndset is showing early demand for what founder Craig Mason calls a pressure response operating system — built to help high performers stay steady and execute in real, high-stakes moments. Since launching Dec. 22, the Kansas City startup has attracted nearly 400 active users and 10,000 interactions, Mason told Startland…
CodeAlgo Academy hits classrooms as the edtech platform (and founder) proves independence
After years of putting the building blocks together, Triumfia Houmbie Fulks’ edtech startup has officially entered the game, the founder said, noting she launched the coding platform into area schools this fall. The move pushes Kansas City-based CodeAlgo Academy beyond beta and into real K-8 classrooms where students are actively solving problems, creating games, and…