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03May
Mark Lukenbill, Mpruv Sports

How KC Startup Mpruv Sports Wants to Make Golf, Other Sports More Accessible

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...

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08Feb

Meet Comeback KC Ventures’ First 7 Fellows to Spur Pandemic Innovations

Kansas City innovators get support to accelerate KC’s comeback from COVID-19.

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08May

New Competition Awards $30K in Total Micro-Grants to 16 Alums of KC Business Program

Sixteen early-stage entrepreneurs and very small businesses were awarded a total of $30,000 in cash prizes in a new micro-grant competition.

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07Jan

Millions of Dollars of Early-Stage Startup Funding Left on Table, Report Finds

Early-stage startups create nearly 80% of net new jobs in Missouri, according to a new report. So why are they facing gaps in the debt and equity finance system?

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