Gather the latest news about Groover Labs, Wichita Coworking, Startups, and Founders on our blog.
Matt Leming Awarded Proof of Concept Grant
Congrats to Groover Labs member Matt Leming, Ph.D., for receiving a Kansas Deptartment of Commerce Proof of Grant!
Member Profile: Ted Kriwiel
Ted Kriwiel has been a Groover Labs member since early 2022. He recently launched a new consultancy focused on helping nonprofit organizations make smart decisions about software. We asked Ted why he decided to focus on nonprofits and how he plans to help them streamline their tech stacks.
Members in the News: Molly Breitenbach
Molly Breitenbach, COO of Candid Health Advisors, was featured in the Wichita Business Journal. She also mentors in our 12-week startup course, CAMPFIRE
Member Interview: Tevin Manuel and Tandem Cyber
Meet Tevin Manuel, founder CEO of Tandem Cyber. Tevin helped us set up our security systems before we opened. Since then, he's been busy building Tandem Cyber.
Groover Labs Members in NXTUS Cohort
Congrats to our members for joining the NXTSTAGE 2024 cohort! The NXTUS program connects startups with enterprises through workshops and networking.
Members in the News: Insource.ai
Groover Labs member Insource.ai was featured in the Wichita Business Journal. The startup uses AI (NLP, RPA, ML) to automate business tasks, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling strategic focus.
devICT Tours Knowmadics CyberLab
Last week, devICT toured Knowmadics CyberLabs. Knowmadics Director Clint Stevens discussed important aspects of their mission and the type of work they plan to do in Wichita.
Member Profile: Molly Breitenbach
Molly Brietenbach, COO of Candid Health Advisors, is transforming healthcare purchasing. Learn how Candid Healthcare Advisors empowers employers and employees.
USD 265 Students Tour Knowmadics and Groover Labs
Knowmadics, a Va.-based cyber security firm, hosted USD 265's Eisenhower HS students for a full day of cyber security training at their CyberLab on the second floor of Groover Labs.
Member Profile: Seth Duncan
Earlier this week, we sat down with Seth Duncan, one of our studio members. Seth has been on an exciting journey working for a rapidly-scaling tech startup over the past two years.
Member Profile: Ryan Selenke and Reliant Merchant Services
Ryan Selenke of Reliant Merchant Services joined Groover Labs in Feb 2023, offering top POS & customer care services to businesses. More in our interview.
Member Tony George on Raw Automation Talk Podcast
Tony George of George Consulting joins Groover Labs & features on "Raw Automation Talk" podcast, modernizing small/medium manufacturing.
Member in the News: Connor Hampton
The Wichita Business Journal has named FlagshipKansas.Tech CEO Conner Hampton as 1 of 15 new CEOs to watch in 2024. Hampton and FlagshipKansas.Tech are members at Groover Labs. Congratulations, Conner!
Greenfield Robotics in Wall Street Journal
Longtime Maker Labs member Greenfield Robotics, which received funding from Chipotle’s venture fund, was recently mentioned in the Wall Street Journal in the Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup.
Members in the News: Flint Hills Group, Dave Cunningham, and Whiskey Shelf
Longtime Groover Labs member and Flint Hills Group founder Dave Cunningham launched the Whiskey Shelf app at the beginning of 2023. In February, the app went live on the App Store and Google Play. Read the latest updates about what Dave and his team are up to, how they came up with Whiskey Shelf (including experience with Campfire), and more!
PLOT Raises $2M
Congratulations to Chris Callen, Chad Cox, Nick Dreiling, and Andrew Potvin of PLOT Jobsite Coordination on their recent $2M raise. We know they’ve been working hard, and now we see the hard work has paid off. Read a recent interview with Chris on Startland New here, and read the press release with details about the raise here and below.
Member Interview: Francis Baalmann and ICTShortStay.com
Member Francis Baalmann began his career as an attorney. Now, he’s a real estate property manager, short-term rental owner, and entrepreneur.
InfoFluency to Launch Revenue Management Tool
Groover Labs member InfoFluency is launching a new Revenue Management Tool. We sat down with Alyssa McGuinn, managing director of business development, to discuss the tool and the reasons they decided to build it.
Local Software Firm Flint Hills Group Launches Whiskey Shelf App
Dave Cunningham, founder and CEO of Flint Hills Group and Groover Labs early adopter, has spent the past several months with his team building a new mobile app for whiskey lovers. Dave, a whiskey enthusiast himself, drew inspiration for the app while leading Campfire, a 12-week startup course taught at Groover Labs.
Member News: Block-It-Socket Launches
Congratulations to Groover Labs member Tate Hancock on the launch of his latest product, the Block-It-Socket, an innovatively designed babyproofing device that stays attached to power outlets so owners can’t misplace them. The product is made from durable, long-lasting, BPA-free UL94-rated material that stands up against repeated use.