Startup

Collegiate entrepreneurial teams from around the world will be competing in the first-ever Heartland Challenge on May 27-29. The participating graduate students will be vying for a cash prize pool totaling $95,000. Now, the online competition has secured awards presenter…

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be devastating for the global economy, decimating industries and eliminating jobs. This pandemic has endangered approximately 7.5 million small businesses in the United States, according to a study by Main Street America. These 7.5…

In an era when the survival of many existing businesses is very much at stake, it’s hard to focus on fledgling companies, or the ventures to come. Arkansas’ entrepreneurial incubators, however, are intensifying their efforts specifically for these firms to help…

When James Farmer launched EasyBins in 2018, the thought of it being a lifeline during a national crisis was one rationale for creating the grocery home delivery service. But it wasn’t the only or even the primary one.  “The model…

Cannabis financial technology company Abaca has named Brian Bauer as its chief strategy and revenue officer. Abaca was founded in 2017 by CEO Dan Roda, John Foley, Greg Ellis and Bauer, who is now assuming a full-time role. The company is…

  A leader in creating lasting venture systems nationally, Jeff Amerine is the managing director of Startup Junkie Consulting, Cadron Capital Partners and Tonic, a complementary parallel company that provides capital for startups. To these, he brings the experience of having…

by Jeff Standridge “I like to say that the one thing that all people who succeed in changing the world have in common is that they at least tried.” -Kevin Systrom The fourth employee hired by a company is rarely the…

by Tyler Hale The dates have been set for the 20th annual Arkansas Governor’s Cup in 2020. The collegiate business plan competition officially launches in January 6, 2020, and the award luncheon will be held April 9 at the Statehouse Convention…

by Jeremy Peppas Martha Londagin, a lawyer, banker and teacher, is passionate about the state of entrepreneurship in Arkansas. She currently serves as an executive consultant for Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie and wants to continue its mission to “inspire entrepreneurs and…

After almost three years, Kim Lane has stepped down from her position at the Conductor and has departed the company. Lane has served as the CEO of the company since March 2018. Previously, she had served as the Conductor’s chief…