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Nick Ward-Bopp

August 31, 2014

Resources Nick Ward-Bopp Nick is Co-Founder of the Maker Village KC which is rehabbing an at-risk building to open a community based workshop for local artists, craftsmen, and entrepreneurs. Along with co-founder Sam Green they are lowering the barriers into the maker movement for Kansas Citians. You may remember their first project the Jarboe Initiative, which inspired them to launch MVKC. The Buildings, the Materials, You’re Making a Lot out of Very Little. What Attracts You and Others to This Approach and Aesthetic? When I look at old buildings that are boarded up I instantly start thinking about all the possibilities that space could…

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Kyle Rogers

August 31, 2014

Resources Kyle Rogers Kyle has set out to organize the world’s predictions as Co-Founder & CEO of Knoda. The startup allows users to make predictions, challenge friends, and prove you are always right. Before Knoda, Kyle served in digital strategy roles at Sporting Kansas City, Sporting Innovations and Associated Wholesale Grocers. What Led to the Idea Behind Knoda? My mom forgetting something I said, actually. In 1999, KU had a great incoming class of basketball players in Nick Collison, Drew Gooden and Kirk Hinrich. After the first game that year, I turned to my mom and said “When these guys are seniors, KU will win the…

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