Mark Lukenbill’s entrepreneurial journey first began in 2021 when he encountered a surprisingly challenging experience — hiring a caddie to golf with on short notice while on a bachelor trip with his friends. Frustrated with the tedious process of finding someone to play with, Mark began to explore the world of...
The 2023 Regnier Venture Creation Challenge, an annual business plan and pitch competition hosted by University of Missouri - Kansas City, will award up to $90,000 in funding to student entrepreneurs and Kansas City small business owners later this month. This year’s competition is broken down into three tracks — two for...
In the recipe for small business success, patience and determination are two key ingredients. But there’s also the business side to consider and the looming stat that 1 in 5 businesses fail in their first year. Keeyoung Kim, chef-owner of Chingu, a new restaurant and bar in the Westport neighborhood of Kansas...
Four women entrepreneurs from the Kansas City area have been selected to receive a national 2023 Enterprising Women of the Year Award by Enterprising Women Magazine. The Enterprising Women of the Year Award is widely considered one of the most prestigious recognition programs for women business owners. Now in its 21st...
Digital Sandbox KC completed its first-quarter 2023 application cycle, adding four new companies to its early-stage project funding roster. Digital Sandbox KC connects early-stage founders to investors, resources and other founders in Kansas City’s startup network to help them scale their innovations to market. Since Digital Sandbox KC’s inception in 2013, the...
There’s nothing like learning from someone who’s been there, done that. The KC entrepreneurs who share their stories help us all dream bigger, anticipate roadblocks and dare to succeed. In 2022, these tales of business creation and growth were more popular than ever. But behind every entrepreneur’s story is a flock...
It’s possible to be a founder and not even know it. That’s how entrepreneurship sneaked up on Courtney Younglove, M.D. She was on her second business before she realized she was an entrepreneur — and discovered that there are tons of resources in Kansas City to empower founders. Learn how Courtney...
Are you wondering how to hire good employees for your small business, or do you want to create the best recruitment strategy for this tough hiring environment? (We know it’s not easy out there right now.) Fear not! We asked six Kansas City entrepreneurs about their best tips, tricks and advice...
KC entrepreneurs Jeff Wigh of Bryght Labs and Jonaie Johnson of Interplay reveal their tips and tricks for creating a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Meet the final two research teams that are receiving support through Comeback KC Ventures.
