@Launch_KC

Official #LaunchKC Twitter! LaunchKC is a nonprofit, civic engine for the Kansas City tech scene.

 Kansas City, Missouri
launchkc.org/
Joined January 2015
  • Tweets5K
  • Following1.1K
  • Followers4.5K
1.3KMedia
Dismissing the ridership, sales tax growth along the line (supporting local businesses), + high satisfaction from users & non-users city-wide is interesting approach to this take. Our goals were pretty clearly stated, Connect, Develop, Thrive, AND Sustain. #kcstreetcar
The Kansas City Star
@KCStar7 Jul 2024
The KC Streetcar’s goal was never riders. But it hasn’t succeeded at its true purpose | Opinion kansascity.com/opinion/reade…
17
12
1
201
50,080
Momentum? We’ve got it. Let’s keep it. @YesOn1JacksonCo | #YesOn1JacksonCounty
114
212
79
2,131
382,599
Innovation and entrepreneurship are alive and well in Kansas City! Congratulations to @Launch_KC grants competition winners revealed this week at the LaunchKC Liftoff event. We look forward to watching these startups become prominent businesses and brands in our community.
3
3
2
16
3,759
It's time! Applications are now being accepted for the '23 #socialventurestudio. The 4-mo program is custom-designed for #socialentrepreneurs to grow their biz & increase community impact. Learn more: ow.ly/fjh950Miign @EDCKC @godowntownkc @Launch_KC @UnitedWayGKC
3
2
389
It's almost time to apply for the 2nd annual Social Venture Studio. The 4-mo program by #LaunchKC is designed to help social entrepreneurs grow their biz & increase their community impact. Join us on 1/25 for an info breakfast: ow.ly/iY5H50M8mTw @godowntownkc @EDCKC #kc
5
3
1,394
LaunchKC retweeted
MTC@MoTechCorp17 Nov 2022
Congratulations to the winners of @Launch_KC’s rebooted competition! LaunchKC is funded through MTC MOBEC grants, and they’ve awarded six Kansas City startups with $50,000 each in non-dilutive grants. Read more in this @StartlandNews article: startlandnews.com/2022/11/20….
3
1
4
LaunchKC retweeted
MTC@MoTechCorp25 Oct 2022
Congratulations to the twelve finalists in @Launch_KC’s rebooted competition! This competition is funded through an MTC MOBEC grant and will award each of six startups with $50,000 in non-dilutive funding. Read more in this @StartlandNews article: startlandnews.com/2022/10/la….
2
4
#ICYMI Last week, members of the Social Venture Studio 2022 cohort were featured on the Startup Hustle podcast. In this episode, Dr. Shelley Cooper talks about Telehealth Solutions for Underserved Communities. Listen at: gigb.co/l/YEh5
2
5
Demo Day for @Launch_KC Social Venture Studio. Incredible to see the growth of the first cohort. @EDCKC @KCKeystone @godowntownkc
1
1
Social Venture Studio is taking over the mic this week here on Startup Hustle! Tune in to meet founders making big impacts in and for their community. gigb.co/l/YEh5
9
1
8
Tech Founders! Don't miss out on this @Launch_KC grant opportunity! launchkc.org/competition/
8
10
If you're a tech startup (or a know a tech startup) looking for funding & support, check out this great opportunity: launchkc.org/competition. Our friends at #LaunchKC are accepting applications through 9/15 for their annual Grants Competition. @EDCKC @godowntownkc #kc #startup
3
6
It's back after four years! @Launch_KC's $50K grants competition will once again award eight startups $50K in grant funding to create the innovations of tomorrow: Get the deets and application deadline here: kcsourcelink.com/blog/post/b…
3
6
Attention Start-ups! LaunchKC is inviting innovative, early-stage tech startups looking to take their business to the next level to apply for $50,000 in funding, plus access to a host of support services! Apply by Sept. 15! Learn more and apply at: bit.ly/3PORRLQ – at Kansas City, MO
LaunchKC: Could your tech start-up use $50,000?

ALT LaunchKC: Could your tech start-up use $50,000?

1
2
1
8
Thank you to Morningstar Communications (@emorgenstern) who has helped the #socialventurestudio cohort refine their business pitches & teach the art of storytelling. Your guidance and expertise ultimately helps us do well by doing good. #socialventure @godowntownkc @EDCKC
2
1
We were thrilled to host the #SocialVentureStudio launch event, where the inaugural 7 cohort companies were announced: One Pair, Kanbe's Markets, Diversity Telehealth, The Grooming Project, Healthy Hip Hop, KC Can Compost & The Prospect KC. Thx @EDCKC @godowntownkc @Launch_KC
4
1
7
At 9/10 on @fox4kc, how One Pair and KC Can Compost are getting a helping hand from @KCKeystone, @Launch_KC, @EDCKC, and others to get their businesses off the ground...and get them to thrive. See why this is a different take on #Entrepreneurship.
5
6
Our #SocialVentureStudio program has kicked off with our first class of 7 companies making an impact in KC. SVS is powered by our @Launch_KC strategic initiative, a partnership with @godowntownkc.
2
1
5
EDCKC is so proud & excited to announce our partnership with Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City! We'll be working to teach Kansas City youth valuable life skills. Visit our website to learn more: edckc.com/edckc-partners-wit…
1
1
5
Join our #StartupHustle crew - @mattwatson81, @decourseymatt, @nerdonym, @AndrewMorgans_ for a virtual demo day event like none other this Thursday afternoon. @Launch_KC and @bcptech1's first #InsurTech cohort is 🔥🔥🔥 RSVP: facebook.com/events/10087600…
1
3
Load more