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Thank you Startland News for featuring two LaunchKC founders! Jannae Gammage and Conner Hazelrigg, MBA are inspiring leaders in #KansasCity. **Cyphr (Formerly Foresight) **Hilltop Technologies **Shervonne Cherry

Congratulations Blake Herren & Ryan Cowdrey. We are proud of the growth of LaunchKC alum Raven Space Systems.

Are you building a mission-driven venture that’s tackling a pressing social or environmental challenge? The Social Venture Studio Accelerator is here to help you scale your impact. What you get: ✅ Personalized mentorship from industry experts ✅ Connections to investors & funding opportunities ✅ Resources to refine your business model & strategy ✅ A collaborative community of like-minded innovators If you’re a founder on a mission, this is your chance to take your venture to the next level. Applications are now open—don’t miss out! 📅 Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gQEQD_sZ #SocialEntrepreneurship #StartupGrowth #ImpactDriven #SocialVenture #KeystoneInnovation #EntrepreneurSupport LaunchKC Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, MO

Thrilled to officially move into our new headquarters in Downtown KC! Huge thanks to LaunchKC and the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, MO for making this opportunity possible! #ScoutApp #VeterinaryInnovation #LaunchKC #EDCKC

We’ve officially moved into our new Storytailor Inc. office! From dream to reality, this is just the beginning. Thank you to everyone who believed in us and LaunchKC for helping us start the year off with a bang. More updates coming soon. 🫣 #Storytailor #NewBeginnings

Congratulations Jaqwan Sirls & Herston Fails. You take care of the innovation, the heart, the hustle, the vision, the impact, and we'll take care of the office space!

A Night to Remember: LaunchKC Liftoff 2024 Recap! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at LaunchKC Liftoff last month, making it our biggest and most impactful event yet! We’re thrilled to see what this year’s incredible cohort will achieve as they shape the future of entrepreneurship in Kansas City. Highlights from the Event: - We proudly unveiled the 2024-2025 LaunchKC Grant Awardees at the iconic J. Rieger & Co. - Special Thanks to Mayor Quinton Lucas and Neelima Parasker, PMP®. for joining us and supporting Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. At EDCKC and the Downtown Council, we prioritize entrepreneurship because we know that today's startups are tomorrow's job creators and economic engines. Congratulations to the 2025 LaunchKC Awardees: - Storytailor Inc. : Jaqwan Sirls & Herston Fails - Sisu: Erin Little - Roz: Donnie Hampton & Sarah Hampton - Scout - dental charting, anesthesia planning and monitoring.: Gonzalo E. - Hilltop Technologies: Conner Hazelrigg, MBA & Nick G. - SourceEazy: Russel Karim & Rebecca Arellano - Cybership: Jeffrey Annaraj & Jack Kelly Thank you to our sponsors who help make this happen: Missouri Technology Corporation, Spire, Evergy, City of Kansas City, MO, Husch Blackwell, Polsinelli, Port KC, JE Dunn Construction, State of Missouri, Downtown Council of Kansas City Check out our recap video showcasing the energy and excitement of the night—here’s to a future powered by innovation and collaboration! **Tommy Wilson **Tracey Lewis **William Dietrich **Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, MO **Downtown Council of Kansas City **Keystone Innovation District

Thank you LaunchKC for the opportunity to be recognized at City Hall today with the rest of the fabulous 2024 cohort! The 2025 cohort looks STRONG and if you are considering helping out, please do. We were blessed with great mentors and connections throughout the year and I bet you create more impact for these companies than you believe you will. SaRA Health - Stress Free RTM

Did you know that LaunchKC is EDCKC’s primary entrepreneurship focus? It features two programs: the Grants Competition - in its 9th year - where several early-stage companies compete to receive $50,000 grants, office space, and more, and the Social Venture Studio, a program custom-designed for social entrepreneurs. We're very proud that both programs have seen tremendous success over the last several years.

Thank you Mayor Quinton Lucas for joining us at LaunchKC Liftoff!