Pipeline Reveals 2023 Fellowships, Pathfinder Cohorts

2023 Pipeline Fellows: Top, Audra Dinel, The Thread: Women’s Leadership Collective. Scott Campbell, KBS Service. Tashara Earl, Shades of Color; Robert Disvenger, GovBuilt; Central, Elliott Arnold, Mood Spark AI. Megan Orear, Celerity Enterprises; Lee Zvanich, Appsta; Sarah Hill, Helium. Jon Broek, Tenfold Security. Bottom, Jonathan Ruiz, EB Systems. Mandy Shoemaker, Dementia Engagement Solutions. Nic Bianchi, Bianchi Candle Co; Molly O’Neill, wonderful

N.According to Melissa Vincent, 30 of the region’s most promising founders were given early access to an industry-agnostic network focused exclusively on high-growth entrepreneurs.

Melissa Vincent, pipeline entrepreneur

On Tuesday, Pipeline Entrepreneurs formally announced a new roster of high-profile fellows and members of its newest Pipeline Pathfinder cohort, which offers programming focused on minorities, women, and rural-based entrepreneurs.

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Vincent, Executive Director of Pipeline, said: “And we have a purpose of our own, so when you see these new cohorts go through the program, not only do they give the region financially, but they carry on the spirit of that pipeline. , it’s very exciting to think about the impact they have.”

2023 Pipeline Fellows and Pathfinders

New members of Pipeline’s elite fellowship class are:

• Lee Zvanich, Apsta — A global marketplace that uses AI to standardize software development prices for app founders. Fractional CTO is available 24/7.
• Nick Bianchi, Bianchi Candle Company (Omaha) — A close-knit group that genuinely enjoys being together and collaborating: our atmosphere is one of perseverance and warmth. we work sincerely. we have a good laugh We get excited about growth and the unknown.
• Megan Oria, Celerity Enterprise (Kansas City) — A creative organization focused on providing innovative technology solutions to businesses that take advantage of special pricing agreements. Transform outdated processes into rapid, dynamic and profitable opportunities for manufacturers, distributors and manufacturers’ agents.
• mandy shoemaker, Dementia Engagement Solutions (Overland Park) — Provides caregivers the space and time for meaningful, heartfelt connections with loved ones and residents through curated monthly subscription services.
• Jonathan Lewis, EB Systems (Kansas City) — Industry leader in mobile apps, Bluetooth technology, and proprietary beacon reader technology that help advance the Internet of Things (IoT) industry for a variety of industries and clients.
• Robert Disvenger, GovBuilt LLC (Topeka) — A new and innovative software approach for regulatory software focused on permitting, licensing, planning, code enforcement and inspection.
• Sarah Hill, helium (Colombia) — An interactive, immersive media company that specializes in biometrically controlled content powered by user wearables. In his 5 peer-reviewed journals, Healium has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve mood in just 4 minutes.
• Scott Campbell, KBS service (Prairie Village) — Finance and accounting professionals facilitating dynamic talent from public accounting and partnering with high-growth small businesses to provide access to previously inaccessible, game-changing talent community.
• Elliott Arnold, Mood Spark AI (Kansas City, Kansas) — The world’s first mood-enhancing digital companion: detects sadness and elation in conversations, memories, and video visits from friends and family.
• Count Tashara, shades of color (St. Louis) — Provides a diverse, equitable and inclusive global platform that provides beauty entrepreneurs and consumers with personalized solutions to buy and sell products tailored to their unique needs, culture and lifestyle. .
• Molly O’Neill, splendid (Omaha) — Easy-to-use technology solutions that bring power back to aged care facilities.
• John Brooke, tenfold security (Kansas City, Kansas) — Cloud Security Consulting and Threat Management Services.
• Audra Dinel, Thread: Women’s Leadership Collective (Wichita) — The experience and community of women leaders creates a space for themselves and others to continuously level up throughout their careers and lives.

2023 Pipeline Pathfinder Cohort: Above, Dr. Brandy Archie, AskSAMIE. Brian Roberts, Black Pantry KC. Owned by Chelsey M, KC Black. JQ Sirls, Page Master. Central, LaToya Bass, Alignment Business Solutions. Shapree Marshall, A Traveled Path Homes. Melissa Weed, Honey Does LLC; Jennifer Fennell, JR Allen Consulting. Below, Sedric Hibler and Triumfia Houmbie Fulks, CodeAlgo Academy. Tam Tran and Roger Ngo, Data Evaluation

Members of the Pathfinder cohort are:

• Latoya Bus, Alignment Business Solution (Kansas City) — A digital business management firm helps coaches, accountants and bookkeepers streamline their operations to keep businesses running efficiently and effectively in all areas.
• Dr. Brandi Archie, QuestionSAMIE (Kansas City) — This app offers a curated digital cart of adaptive equipment for patients recovering from a significant health event or medical procedure, taking into account their specific physical needs and environmental constraints. Build.
• Shapley Marshall, A Traveled Path Homes (Kansas City) — Worker housing.
• Brian Roberts, Black Pantry KC (Kansas City) — Curated retail space to discover, promote and support black products that meet the highest quality and brand standards.
• triumphia humby flux When Cedric Hibler, CodeAlgo Academy (Kansas City) — Gaming platform that teaches elementary and middle school students how to code.
• Tam Trang When Roger Ngo, data appraisal (Overland Park) — Unlocks the monetary value of enterprise data using a unique, automated approach, enabling enterprises to monetize their enterprise data assets.
• Melissa Weed, Honey Daz LLC (Pittsburgh) — Cleaning services for residential, commercial and rental properties in four states (Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas).
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• Jennifer Fennell, JR Allen Consulting — PublisherKeep Living: A journal for healing grief“
• chelsea m, Owned by KC Black (Kansas City) — Provides an online platform and marketing services to increase awareness of black-owned businesses.
• Kalia McKinley, OCD Diva & Co (Shawnee) — A thoughtful organizing, cleaning, and tidying company that offers unique packing and unpacking services.
• JQ Shields, page master (Kansas City) — AI-powered bedtime story generator to give your child a special experience.

Two new groups of Fellows and “Pathfinders” met in Kansas City on January 26 for a new Fellow orientation. After experiencing the first taste of the pipeline together, he split during his year of the fellowship, with each cohort doing its own development.

Many of the Fellows and Pathfinders expressed similar feelings of enthusiasm and readiness to stand their ground.

“Pipeline is excited to create programming that bridges the gaps between existing resources.We are also working and partnering with other community builders to create a level playing field within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.” says Vincent. “The goal is to continue to build our network and provide the best possible resources, programming, and opportunities for both the Pipeline Fellowship and the Pathfinder Program.”

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Pipeline boasts a community of 180 members, 16 of the fellowships are It generated more than $2.5 billion in revenue in 2016. In Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri, he employs over 4,000 people. We do business in over 85 countries. Since joining Pipeline, it has raised more than $900 million in external capital, according to the fellowship.

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