People you should know in Wichita's startup scene: Mary Beth Jarvis, NXTUS
Mary Beth Jarvis
“We’ll be a connector for any entrepreneurs who seeks our help, but our real sweet spot is growth-minded entrepreneurs ready to take their early-stage entity to another level.”
By Kirk Seminoff – Editor, Wichita Business Journal
May 19, 2023
Mary Beth Jarvis is president and CEO of NXTUS Inc., a conductor for the startup ecosystem in Wichita and Kansas.
The WBJ asked her about what NXTUS sees in local startups, and she offers tips for owners who may need direction in one area or another.
In your mind, are there commonalities that every successful startup has?
Well, that’s a bit like trying to pick the future pro athletes out of a little league team … some late bloomers will surprise you. But, here are some common threads: Their business is solving a clear and painful problem, with an offering that is markedly better than the other options…