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Up To Date

Kansas City startups not slowed down by the pandemic

By Steve Kraske,
Reginald David, Eleanor Nash
Published January 17, 2022 at 2:14 PM CST
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One Kansas City startup has developed a mobile app that can detect disease in cattle before they show signs of sickness.

Three Kansas City startup owners describe their products and why they chose to start their businesses in the midst of the pandemic.

Business innovation is alive and well in Kansas City. Last month, Startland News highlighted their 10 Kansas City startups to watch. Up To Date spoke with the owners of three of them about their products and their decision to launch now and in Kansas City.

Kenzen is harnessing the power of big data to predict and prevent industrial workforce injuries and improve productivity.

Interplay is developing a dog crate attachment that allows an owner to remotely feed and water their pet and visually check on them.

MyAniml uses facial analysis of cattle to see disease before symptoms are noticeable, which could save the bovine industry millions.

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Up To Date PodcastLocal Businessentrepreneurshipinnovationtech startupKansas City Small Business
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Steve Kraske
When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
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Reginald David
As an assistant producer on Up To Date, my goal is to amplify voices of people who serve as pioneers in their respective fields while shedding light on issues that affect underserved communities. I produce daily conversations to uplift and inspire the people of the Kansas City area to make the world a better place. You can reach me at reginalddavid@kcur.org.
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Eleanor Nash
Eleanor Nash is an intern for KCUR's Up To Date. You can reach her at enash@kcur.org
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