CEO and co-founder Nick Smith says the latest funding round is additional affirmation of the startup’s patent-pending technology, which arms sales teams with artificial intelligence and personality-driven sales robots.

Maggie Kenefake’s new venture capital fund has made its four investments in industrial tech companies, including one based in Kansas City. Kenefake says that although such investments can be long plays, they're seeing increased momentum.

Maggie Kenefake’s new venture capital fund has made its four investments in industrial tech companies, including one based in Kansas City. Kenefake says that although such investments can be long plays, they're seeing increased momentum.

North Kansas City-based Garney Construction is paving the way for new executive leaders, including its next CEO.

North Kansas City-based Garney Construction is paving the way for new executive leaders, including its next CEO.

Hawthorne Plaza has landed a new tenant offering discount apparel for men, women and children.