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5 things the world can learn from KC entrepreneurs

This post originally appeared in Startland News. This week, entrepreneurship is king in Kansas City. As we welcome the world to our burgeoning tech hub during Techweek, it’s tempting to think that Kansas City’s startup community is a new phenomenon. But in fact, the names of the city fathers (and mothers) — the Kauffmans, Kempers, Blochs and Helzbergs — that …

Rick Vaughn: 7 roles your early stage board should be playing

This post originally appeared on Silicon Prairie News. I often get asked about the role of a board of directors by both entrepreneurs and angels. I believe good boards can significantly and positively impact the growth of an early stage company. The responsibility for that growth falls not just on the CEO and management team but the board as well. In …