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Member News: FlagshipKansas.Tech Wins WBJ Award
Congratulations to long-time Groover Labs member FlagshipKansas.Tech for being honored by the Wichita Business Journal as an “entity pushing [Wichita’s’ entrepreneurial ecosystem forward.” FlagshipKansas.Tech is a non-profit organization who’s mission is propel the tech sector within the state through continuous efforts in awareness, education, and the workforce.”
NPR 1A Host Jenn White @ Groover Labs
Jenn White, host of NPR’s daily radio program 1A, was in Wichita last week to support local station KMUW. White, who has worked in radio since 1999, was named as 1A’s host in July 2020. Tom Shine, director of news and public affairs at KMUW, interviewed White at Groover Labs in the event venue in front of a crowd of KMUW supporters.
Social Media Day 2022 Recap
Our event venue was humming on Thursday, June 30, from early in the morning until close. The team from Digital Wichita and Social Media Examiner came together to host Social Media day Wichita 2022. This is our second time hosting this spirited and enthusiastic group of social media experts and influencers.
Chris Callen on the ICTPodcast with Brandon Paulseen
If you haven’t had a chance to listen to Groover Labs member Brandon Paulseen podcast, ICTPodcast, which he records in our podcast studio, we highly recommend it. He talks with people who do difficult things at the very highest level. Last week, he interviewed PLOT Jobsite Management founder and Groover Labs member Chris Callen.
Open Coworking Wednesdays
Groover Labs is inviting you to be our guest in the hotseat area each Wednesday for a limited time. You’ll have access to some of the best perks Groover Labs has to offer. We hope you’ll enjoy working here so much that you’ll want to become part of our growing community. Fun, interesting things happen at Groover Labs almost every day. We want you to be part of them!
Members in the News: QuickHire on Washington Post Live on 6/22
On Tuesday, June 21, Deborah Gladney and Angela Muhwezi-Hall, co-founders of QuickHire and Groover Labs members, were featured on Washington Post Live, the Post’s live journalism platform. Gladney and Muhwezi-Hall were interviewed by the Post’s technology and policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski.
Member Profile: Ryan DiBrito
Meet Ryan DiBrito, principal at Dynamic Acumen, a consulting firm that provides financial and strategic consulting to startups, SMBs, and enterprises. DiBrito has an extensive background in the VC world.
A Community of Common Interests
Last week, one of our members went looking for help with an engineering problem: He needed a mathematician. So, we dug up a member who’s a physicist. The engineer and physicist met at the front desk and bumped into an economist. Together, the three of them—three people working for different companies on different projects—worked together to do the math, check the work, and compare notes.
Sunflower espresso @ Groover Labs
The Sunflower Espresso Coffee Bus will set up in our parking lot next to the courtyard on a semi-regular basis, where they will serve freshly brewed coffee and handcrafted espresso. You don’t have to be a member at Groover Labs to enjoy the Coffee Bus! Check our calendar, and feel free to stop by to get that extra kick for the day.
Member Profile: Alyssa McGinn
Meet Alyssa McGinn, managing director of business development for infoFluency, a data and analytics visualization company. She's also co-founder of Luminous, a resource for VCs and startups. Read our interview with here here
New American Renaissance Manufacturing Tour 2022 with Andrew Crowe
A few weeks ago, our partners at WSU Tech and the Greater Wichita Partnership came to us to discuss a last minute opportunity: Andrew Crowe, a manufacturing influencer, was coming to town to talk to students at USD259 about advanced manufacturing careers. They wanted to know if we’d be willing to host a few events.
Tornado Alley Press Steamroller Printmaking Event and Empty Bowls
Wichita State University’s student-led printmaking guild Tornado Alley Press took over our parking lot and lobby on Friday, April 29, for a special, annual event where they partnered with the City of Wichita to use a steamroller to make print images.
Wichita Startup Week Returns in 2022
We’re thrilled to be the host location again this year for Wichita Startup Week. Read the press release below to gather an idea about last year’s successful event, and, if you’re already eager for this year’s event, register for Wichita Startup Week’s preview party on 5/18. Click here to register.
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.