'Thinc Iowa' Promotes Startup Growth in Midwest Region

In the morning light of Oct. 10, words such as “burn rate” and “venture capital” spilled out over coffee and donuts. Web developers and hackers coded during breaks in morning sessions and speakers. The dress code was jeans as entrepreneurs swapped business cards in every direction possible, picking up new friends and problem-solving contacts. This would sound like your typical Silicon Valley event, if it weren’t set smack dab in the middle of Iowa.  ... continue reading »

Hacker Homes Find Hospitality in Kansas City

Following in the latest trend, it looks like “hack homes”, “residential incubators” or whatever you want to call them are finally making their way to Kansas City. With Google Fiber almost in our grasp, more entrepreneurs and young founders are looking for a quick way to inhabit Kansas City and make use of this cutting-edge technology.   ... continue reading »