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Kansas City startup among leading fintech finalists in NXTSTAGE competition
An AI-infused startup led by Kansas City serial founder Jannae Gammage is poised to compete against seven other finalists in this fall’s NXTSTAGE innovation showcase in Wichita.
Leading Financial Technology Startups Headed to Kansas for NXTSTAGE Culmination
Along with Premiere Sponsors Emprise Bank, INTRUST Bank and Kansas Bankers Association, as well as the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, NXTUS today announced eight finalists for the NXTSTAGE Financial Technology Pilot Competition and its 2023 Innovation Showcase event.
Financial technology startup finalists set to meet in Wichita for NXTSTAGE final challenge
Eight financial startups compete for funds and visibility during the NXTSTAGE Financial Technology Pilot Competition and its 2023 Innovation Showcase event in October in Wichita.
Community Health Innovation Program Names Finalists, Sets Showcase Event
NXTUS, Inc.’s 2023 NXTSTAGE Community Health & Vibrancy Pilot Competition, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), announces nine program finalists.
New company CEOs announced in Wichita in the first half of 2023
New executive hiring in Wichita has remained steady through the first half of 2023. The list of new CEOs and executive directors announced so far this year includes several recognizable names in local business, including Mary Beth Jarvis and V. Kaye Monk-Morgan.
Accelerate Venture Capital hires new leader as VC fund surpasses $7M raised
Accelerate Venture Partners, an angel investment group tied to the Wichita-based NXTUS Inc., has surpassed $7 million in raised capital following a "market-defying" second quarter, and has a new manager to help lead it.
Accelerate Venture Partners Celebrates New Leader, $7+ Million Mobilized
After a market-defying boom quarter helps NXTUS, Inc.’s angel investor syndicate, Accelerate Venture Partners, pass $7 million in total capital mobilized, NXTUS welcomes a new manager for its capital programs.
NXTUS program looks to bridge gaps between startups, established enterprise
Calling all local entrepreneurs looking to do business with large companies and organizations. Applications opened Monday for the NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series, one of four programs produced by the Wichita-based NXTUS.
Applications Open Today for NXTUS Program that Helps Growth-Minded Kansas Entrepreneurs Learn to do Business with Large Enterprises
The second of four NXTSTAGE programs, produced by NXTUS to help entrepreneurs engage with prospective customers, opens applications today for Kansas startups who want to do business with larger organizations.
People you should know in Wichita's startup scene: Mary Beth Jarvis, NXTUS
Mary Beth Jarvis is president and CEO of NXTUS Inc., a conductor for the startup ecosystem in Wichita and Kansas.
The Range - Interview with Mary Beth
This week on The Range, a network that helps startups… start up. Also, students in a Wichita classroom learn the process of creating art.
2023 40 Under 40 honorees - Amber Dunn, NXTUS Inc.
2023 40 Under 40 honoree - Amber Dunn, NXTUS Inc.
BizTalk with Bill Roy Podcast Episode 305: Quinn Robertson, Accelerate Venture Partners
Accelerate Venture Partners was one of our recent Wichita Business Journal Innovation Awards honorees, so it's a good time to ask Quinn Robertson about the venture and how it has grown since its 2018 birth. He's my guest in Episode 305 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast.
2023 Innovation Awards honorees - NXTUS
In 2022, NXTUS launched two new entrepreneurial support programs designed for growth-minded Kansas entrepreneurs with product in market, who are looking to scale and grow.
2023 Innovation Awards honorees - Accelerate Venture Partners
NXTUS’ Accelerate Venture Partners program has seen some amazing growth and change in 2022.
NXTUS launches next startup contest for financial technologies
Wichita entrepreneurial organization NXTUS Inc. on Wednesday launched its 2023 startup competition for companies in financial technology, this year including a new, statewide partner on the program.
2023 NXTSTAGE Financial Technology Innovation Competition Launches
NXTUS, Inc. today announced the launch of the 2023 NXTSTAGE Financial Technology Pilot Competition alongside Premiere Sponsors Emprise Bank, INTRUST Bank and the Kansas Bankers Association.
NXTUS readies for next startup pilot contest
Wichita entrepreneurial organization NXTUS Inc. is preparing for its next startup competition, with the latest contest once again focusing on ideas that impact communities.
One-of-a-Kind Community Innovation Program Launches for 2023
Alongside six Kansas organizations seeking innovations to improve population health and enable community growth, NXTUS, Inc. has launched the 2023 NXTSTAGE Community Health and Vibrancy Pilot Competition, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
NXTUS accelerator graduates large class of startup entrepreneurs
Wichita-based entrepreneurial organization NXTUS Inc. this week graduated the second class of its NXTSTAGE Customer Traction Cohort, which drew participants from 21 companies from across the state, including six from the Wichita area.