Kansas City Kansas City Public Television continues to shine a light on startups. Following coverage of entrepreneurs and the growing startup community on "The Local Show" in February, the station is set to debut a new series Thursday: "Startups, Made in Kansas City." Startups, small businesses … read more
February 26, 2013 by Danny Schreiber
Kansas City Kansas City Public Television's "The Local Show" recently put its cameras on the city's startup community, featuring a neighborhood that's become a popular spot for tech companies. "While tech companies have been popping up all across the metro, there's a noticible cluster developing in the vicinity … read more
October 18, 2012 by Annie Sorensen
Kansas City Modernizing the world of sports is the name of the game for Asim Pasha, co-founder and managing partner of Sporting Innovations. Pasha shared a brief history of the relationship between sports and technology, his mission of bringing it into the modern era with Sporting Innovations and what's ahead for the industry as he spoke Tuesday evening during the final Technology Entrepreneur Speakers Program (Tech ESP) event of the year at the offices of Polsinelli … read more
October 9, 2012 by Michael Stacy
Kansas City Sporting Innovations has been the subject of a steady stream of recognition and positive press since it launched last year, and this summer the Kansas City startup, which makes technology to enhance the stadium experience for sports fans, announced plans for significant expansion over the next three years. On Oct. 16, one of the men at the helm of that thriving outfit will present at the final Technology Entrepreneur Speakers Program get-together of the year. Asim Pasha (left), the co-CEO of Sporting Innovations, will speak at the Tech ESP … read more
August 24, 2012 by Michael Stacy
Kansas City Silicon Prairie News: What big lessons have you learned about the intersection of sports, entertainment and technology in the year-plus that you've been at Sporting Innovations? | Luke Babb: One of the biggest lessons learned while at Sporting Innovations is that nothing's impossible. We have such a creative and dynamic team, and although we can't do it all at once, there's hardly ever a time when someone says something can't be done. However, the most valuable lesson has been figuring out how we can leverage technology to create unique and valuable experience for fans, whether they're interacting in-venue, or simply watching at home on the couch. | SPN: You've described yourself as "constantly pushing the edges … read more
August 22, 2012 by Michael Stacy
Kansas City Sporting Innovations will spend $20 million renovating a historic Kansas City, Mo. building to become its new headquarters and plans to create 120 new jobs in Kansas City over the next three years. Company officials announced that news today alongside Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon in a press conference at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. … read more
August 9, 2012 by Danny Schreiber
One counts McDonald's among its account holders, another carries recognition from the SXSW Interactive Awards and another had its product featured on the PBS News Hour. Seven months ago, none of these milestones had been achieved, but we've seen quick progress and achievements. In January, I presented a list of 10 Silicon Prairie companies that I deemed "startups to watch in 2012." My reasons for choosing the 10 ranged from experienced … read more
We're excited to bring you our 113th Opportunities on The Prairie today from all over the region. If you have an opportunity to add, please register your positions using … read more
We're excited to bring you our 111th Opportunities on The Prairie today from all over the region. If you have an opportunity to add, please register your positions using our Job Board Submission form … read more
We're excited to bring you our 110th Opportunities on The Prairie today from all over the region. If you have an opportunity to add, please register your positions using our … read more
Through August 22, help us decide the winners of our inaugural Silicon Prairie Awards, which will recognize 12
companies and individuals. You can vote once per day per category.
Winners will be announced live on stage at
our August 30 event.