Silicon Prairie News

Kansas City Time and again at the conclusion of Startup Weekend, teams express a similar sentiment regarding their uncertain futures: the biggest challenge, the say, will be maintaining momentum. More than a fortnight removed from the fifth Startup Weekend Kansas City, some teams are undoubtedly staring that challenge squarely in the face. … read more

Kansas City Startup Weekend Kansas City's opening pitches took place Friday night, but the event's opening pitchers — or pints, at least — were enjoyed Thursday at The Cashew, where Startup Weekend Kansas City (SWKC) sponsored the first Silicon Prairie News Meetup this year in Kansas City. Throughout the evening, an estimated 100 people made their way to the … read more

Kansas City Carrie Royce sees a world of potential when she watches her 8-year-old son, Walter, and his pack of tech-inclined pals eschew sports and other pursuits in favor of video games, computers and electronics. "They're the next Apple, right?" Royce says of the youngsters. "If you prepare them for that." Royce and a pack of her tech-inclined pals spent the weekend working on a project designed … read more

Kansas City The finish line is in sight for the 12 teams of the 54-hour business-building sprint that is Startup Weekend Kansas City. Those teams will conclude a whirlwind weekend by delivering pitches for their products this evening at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Board Room at Union Station. Spectator tickets … read more

Kansas City Swelling skies appeared likely to put the breaks on outdoor activities at any moment this afternoon in Kansas City, Mo., but that certainly didn't slow the speed of progress inside the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Board Room (left) at Union Station. There, 12 teams and 98 participants in total busily built their ideas during the second day of Startup Weekend Kansas City. The dozen teams formed Friday night in support of the most popular ideas presented during Startup Weekend's opening … read more

Kansas City Startup Weekend Kansas City is officially underway. Following Thursday night's meetup — an unofficial opening to Startup Weekend put on by the SWKC and Silicon Prairie News teams — the 54-hour event officially kicked off tonight at 6 at Union Station in downtown Kansas City, Mo. But the weekend really begins to take shape shortly after 7 p.m. when … read more

Kansas City Silicon Prairie News will add two hours to the upcoming 54-hour Startup Weekend Kansas City when we host a meetup from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at The Cashew in Kansas City, Mo. The meetup will be the first of the year in this part of The Prairie. At our meetups, you can expect to catch up with other entrepreneurs and startup-minded individuals in the community, touch base with the SPN team – it's a great place to pitch a story – and catch a drink or two in … read more

Every Monday, look for our events post to keep you in the loop on the happenings of the week. From meetups and conferences to workshops and pitch sessions, if it's happening in the Silicon Prairie, you'll find it here. For more, visit our events page for a calendar of upcoming events from us and others in the region. (Left: The CFA Society of Iowa Luncheon Meeting on Wednesday will feature Bo Peabody, co-founder and Managing General Partner of Village Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm. Mr. Peabody will speak about "Why the current bubble is absolutely perfect for everyone.") … read more

Kansas City Silicon Prairie News will pair up with Startup Weekend Kansas City for the first SPN Meetup on April 12 in Kansas City. We're inviting those in the startup community to join us for drink and an opportunity to meet face-to-face to discuss the happenings on The Prairie. The Cashew, located in the Crossroads Arts District, will lend itself as a great host to the event and with fingers crossed, we'll enjoy some spring weather in their relaxed outdoor patio setting. … read more

Every Monday, look for our events post to keep you in the loop on the happenings of the week. From meetups and conferences to workshops and pitch sessions, if it's happening in the Silicon Prairie, you'll find it here. For more, visit our events page for a calendar of upcoming events from us and others in the region. (Left: Design+Tech's guest speaker is Bill Miksich, director of design and channel integration for Urbandale database marketing firm, RMi.) … read more