Gather the latest news about Groover Labs, Wichita Coworking, Startups, and Founders on our blog.
The Present You Wants the Future You to Succeed.
“When situation X arises, I will perform situation Y.” This snappy little formula comes from James Clear’s Atomic Habits, a 300-page study-laden tome about how to change your life through small, consistent changes that build over time.
Courtyard Stories
Last weekend, Maker Labs lead Jeremiah Burian and member Paul Maseberg spent Saturday afternoon installing five 23-foot 300-pound bent steel beams on our Courtyard structure.
Holiday Hours
This year’s holiday season presents some unique challenges to our schedule. Learn more about our operating hours here.
Groover Labs 2025 New Year Discount Starts Now!
Sign up for our New Year’s Resolution Promo starting today, November 1, and get 33% off with a rate of just $50/month for the first three months of 2025.
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!
Wichita Startup Week Recap
We were thrilled to host Wichita Startup Week again! Youth Day, inspiring talks, keynotes, and #WichitaWins Trade Show made it a memorable event for all!
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.
Free Coworking During Wichita Startup Week!
We’re excited to offer free coworking in our hotseat area during Wichita Startup Week 2024! Whether you're attending the event or simply need a productive space in between sessions, our hotseat area is open and ready for you.
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.
Chad Cox Launches METL Optix Eyewear
Chad Cox, a longtime Groover Labs member, launched Metl Optix, a tactical eyewear brand. We discussed his product, fulfillment process, and Army Ranger experience
Greenfield Robotics Featured in The Guardian
Greenfield Robotics, a leader in regenerative farming, was featured in The Guardian. We’ve been working with them to design and built their agbots’ vehicle control units.
Open World Delegates Tour Maker Labs
We hosted Open World delegates from Georgia last week, thanks to Rotary Club of West Wichita. They toured our Maker Labs and discussed advanced manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and coworking.
Crain Capital Property Added to Historic Register
Crain Capital, a real estate investment firm, was recently featured in the Wichita Eagle for adding a property to the Kansas Historic Register near the Wichita Biomedical Campus
You May Have Noticed Something New
You may have noticed a new addition to the courtyard: a young maple tree. Last month, the Groover Labs team visited Tree Top Nursery to find a tree to honor our co-founder Curt Gridley’s legacy.
We Needed More Desks
We added a new pod of desks, and we made them in the Maker Labs. Over the past few months, we’ve added a lot of new members, so we needed create some more space.
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.