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Andrew Crowe's New American Manufacturing Renaissance Tour Comes to Wichita
We’re excited to partner with WSU Tech and the Greater Wichita Partnership to bring manufacturing influencer Andrew Crowe’s “New American Renaissance Manufacturing Tour” to Wichita on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30, 2022. All events are free and open to the public.
Member Profile: Tate Hancock
Tate Hancock joined Groover Labs in April 2021 on the recommendation of one of our members. His startup, TMW Family Company, designs and manufactures the Wall Nanny, a patented baby gate wall protector. We talked with Tate about his journey from chiropractor to entrepreneur.
WeFunder Visits Wichita
Last week, Jeff Dion, a Community Capital Partner with WeFunder, an equity crowdfunding service that helps everyday investors invest in early-stage startups, stopped by to meet with Groover Labs members and answer questions about the equity crowdfunding model.
Members in the News: QuickHire
QuickHire is in the news again. CNBC recently wrote an article about them for CNBC.com. And Wired, the magazine that analyzes how tech influences society, published a story about them at the end of January.
A Conversation with JogAlong Stroller Founder and CEO Mike Dresher
We spoke with Dresher about the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Proof of Concept grant, why he applied for it, and how he plans to use the funds to get JogAlong Strollers into the hands of consumers. Below is our lightly edited conversation.
Campfire Registrations Open
Do you have an idea for a tech company but don’t know where to start? Maybe you just want to understand the tech industry? CAMPFIRE is the answer for you. CAMPFIRE is a 12-week course based on the Stanford University / YCombinator startup course taught every year.
Bitcoin Infrastructure Company Voltage Raises $6 Million Seed Round
Congrats to Graham Krizek, founder and CEO at Voltage, for closing a $6 million seed round earlier this month. Krizek, a local founder, participated in our VC Huddle back in July, where he had the opportunity to meet with several venture capitalists from outside the region.
SnapIT’s new office in Wichita is the next step
Overland Park-based SnapIT Solutions has expanded its promise to deliver high-quality technology job training and educational services into Wichita, Neelima Parasker said, detailing a new partnership between the information technology firm and Wichita State University.
Wichita Startups Are Hiring
What do PLOT Construction Communications, QuickHire, and KaaS have in common, other than being Groover Labs members? They added new employees in 2021 and 2022.
Congrats to the Proof of Concept Grant Recipients!
Congratulations to JogALong Stroller founder Groover Labs member Mike Dresher and Michele Valadez for their awards from the Kansas Department of Commerce Proof of Concept Grants.
Groover Labs Co-founders on ICT Podcast
Successful Tech Entrepreneurs Curt Gridley and Tracy Hoover created Groover Labs, and the accelerator is pressed firmly to the floor in the startup/entrepreneurial space in Wichita, Kansas.
Six Wichita Startups to Watch in 2022
The below feature in this week’s Wichita Business Journal lists six local startups to watch in 2022. Three of those six are members at Groover Labs. Read about out members below. Read the entire article at the business journal by clicking here.
Groover Labs in the News
From KSN.com: People searching for a first career or a new career have a new option through WSU Tech. The school announced Thursday it is launching a cloud computing program designed to fast-track students straight into a high-demand, high-wage career in as little as 16 weeks. Classes begin on Jan. 31. WSU Tech said there is a need in the Wichita metro area for educated software developers with an emphasis in cloud computing.
Groover Labs in the News
From the 1/6/22 edition of the Wichita Eagle: WSU Tech is announcing the launch of a new cloud computing and application development program that promises to train students for in-demand IT jobs in just four months. Jennifer Seymour, WSU Tech vice president of general education and applied technologies, said that as businesses have been forced to rethink their operations during the pandemic, the technical college has identified a need for dynamic IT training in Wichita.
Groover Labs in the News
This article appeared in the Wichita Business Journal on 1/7/22: Responding to a growing need for educated software developers in Wichita and the surrounding region, WSU Tech has launched a fast-track program in cloud computing aimed at placing students in the career field in as fast as 16 weeks. Classes for the cloud computing and cloud application development program will begin Jan. 31.
Media Release: WSU Tech launches cloud computing program
Today, WSU Tech announces the launch of a cloud computing program designed to fast-track students straight into a high-demand, high-wage career in as little as 16 weeks. The new program was developed due to the increasing need in Wichita and the surrounding region for educated software developers with an emphasis in cloud computing.
Office Hours Moves to 3rd Wednesday
Wednesdays at Groover Labs are about to get even more interesting! Starting in January, we're moving Office Hours to the third Wednesday of each month to coincide with Free Coworking Day and 1 Million Cups. And on the third Wednesday of each month, in addition to 1 Million Cups, we'll also host Office Hours and Free Coworking Day. So, you can come to Groover Labs, hear from local entrepreneurs, meet with professionals with startup expertise at no cost, and stick around to work in the hotseat area for the rest of the day.
KaaS in the News
One of downtown Wichita’s most historic buildings will soon house innovation — a move that has a former Silicon Valley startup sinking deeper roots in an emerging Heartland tech hub as it rapidly expands. Knowledge as a Service, Inc. (KaaS), maker of Ringorang, inked a five-year lease agreement and strategic partnership with Bonavia Properties earlier this month, securing 5,500 square feet of office space within the historic Garvey Center Plaza along Douglas Place, the companies said.
PLOT Hires Chad Cox as Head of Engineering
Plot Communications has hired Chad Cox as their new Head of Engineering. Chad has a deep startup background, most recently as co-founder of Appointment Launch, a patient onboarding and e-commerce application built to boost the optical experience of patients, customers, and optical staff. Born and raised in Wichita, KS, Chad is a veteran who served in the U.S. Army’s 3rd Ranger Battalion stationed in Ft. Benning, GA. He has a degree in computer science from Wichita State University and is passionate about his hometown, innovation, software, and startup