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Want to use data to drive your business decisions? Join us and Barton School of Business for a FREE, hands-on AI Workshop on Thursday, November 7th from 9:00 - 10:30 am! 🌟 Learn how to use AI-driven data Analytics for decision making, led by Justin B. Keeler, Director of the Business Analytics Graduate Program and Clinical Associate Professor at W. Frank Barton School of Business! This interactive workshop will give you the tools to transform your decision-making process, helping you validate business choices, confidently enter new markets, and build a data-driven framework for optimizing your startup’s growth. Plus, breakfast and coffee will be served! 🍩 ☕ Register today: https://lnkd.in/gJtgAwFK

We’re back with the Barton School of Business for another FREE interactive workshop on Thursday, November 7th from 9:00 - 10:30 am! 🌟 This time, you’ll learn how to use AI-Driven Data Analytics for Decision Making, led by Justin B. Keeler, Director of the Business Analytics Graduate Program and Clinical Associate Professor at W. Frank Barton School of Business! Join us to discover how to leverage data analytics to validate business decisions, expand confidently into new markets, and build a data-driven framework to predict and optimize your startup’s growth. Justin will guide you through transforming your decision-making process from gut instincts to data-driven strategies. Bring your laptop—it’s hands-on! Plus, enjoy breakfast and coffee on us! 🍩 ☕ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJtgAwFK

Our Fall 2024 Accessing Growth Capital Series is well underway, and we’re excited to spotlight the 8 innovative companies taking part in the cohort! 🌟 These entrepreneurs—Flowpoint Medical, MatchSavings, Oak Therapeutics, Optegrity Solutions, LLC, Ordinal Munitions Technologies, SeeInMe, The BlackPrint ICT, and Winnow Bioscience—are delving into how investors evaluate their businesses while gaining knowledge about the mechanics and expectations of raising outside capital. A special thanks to Entrepreneurial Growth Ventures and K-State 105 for partnering with us to make this program a success! 👏

Happy National Boss’s Day to our incredible leader, Mary Beth Jarvis! 🎉 We’re beyond grateful for your guidance, dedication, and the energy you bring to NXTUS, our team, and the entire community. Thank you for everything you do—we’re so lucky to have you! 😊

Yesterday marked the exciting kickoff of our first-ever Childcare Entrepreneur Growth Cohort workshop! 🎉 In partnership with the Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center, Inc., NetWork Kansas, and Grow Hays - Investing in Ellis County, this new program addresses the need for business development support and operational efficiency among childcare providers in Northwest Kansas by providing resources, support, and mentorship. 🌟 Special thanks to Audra Dinell with The Thread: Women's Leadership Collective for leading the workshop and helping us realign with our "why" to unleash our potential. Thank you to Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center, Inc. and Hutton for hosting and supporting this impactful initiative! 👏

Congrats to our very own, Conor Adler for being recognized as an honoree for the Wichita Business Journal's Young Professionals in Professional Services! 👏 This award spotlights up-and-coming professionals ages 25-40 who are leading the way in our community and shaping the next generation of city leaders! Get to know more about Conor and his journey here! https://lnkd.in/gWm7Mhxp

Last week’s Wichita Startup Week was packed with energy, innovation, and collaboration! 🌟 From engaging panels on technology and customer acquisition to hands-on workshops on marketing, software development, and overcoming burnout, to inspiring pitch competitions and networking sessions, it was incredible to see our Wichita startup community come together. We’re proud to have partnered with Wichita Startup Week, FlagshipKansas.Tech, Wichita Independent Business Association, Startup Grind Wichita, and CREATE CAMPAIGN INC to make it all happen and provide such an amazing week for our ecosystem! 🎉

Congrats to our NXTSTAGE Customer Traction Cohort and Enterprise Engagement Series graduate, Molly Breitenbach with Candid Health Advisors, for winning last week's Wichita Startup Week Pitch Competition! 👏 Kudos to all the companies who showcased their businesses at the tradeshow and competition! 🎉 It was a great way to cap off an incredible week of entrepreneurship and innovation. Learn more about the pitch competition and Wichita Startup Week in Wichita Business Journal's article here! https://lnkd.in/eBiX52r3

Congratulations to the 8 finalists for embracing innovation as part of the 2024 FinTech Pilot Competition! 👏 Last week, Emprise Bank commended the entire finalist cohort, highlighting their incredible contributions to advancing the banking industry and creating outstanding solutions. INTRUST Bank announced they will be moving forward with Fivvy to explore potential projects, recognizing its value in driving new initiatives. The Kansas Bankers Association selected Eko, Legal-Pythia, and V2verify as their top picks, awarding them a one-year membership and an invitation to attend their prestigious annual Tech Conference. Special thanks to our banking partners and sponsors for making this year’s competition a resounding success! 🎉

“The competition has been a game-changer for bringing solutions to rural health challenges across our state,” said Virginia Barnes, director of Blue Health Initiatives for BCBSKS. “We are proud to support this competition because it means more resources, healthier Kansans, and stronger, more well-connected communities.” Check out Startland News full story here! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gWZNsQPx