innovation
Life-Saving Science
Dr. Sarah George and other researchers at Saint Louis University School of Medicine’s Center for Vaccine Development are leading national…
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Springboard for Success
A collaborative workspace and incubator founded by Betsy Blancett Nacrelli, MPWR is expanding to support even more women-owned businesses.
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Snacking for Change
With Airly crackers, a team from Brentwood-based Post Holdings has created a tasty way for people to combat climate change.
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Smooth Moves
Angela Zeng didn’t listen to critics who told her to start her line of superfood drinks, Karviva Beverages, elsewhere; after…
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Bridging the Gap
The Foodshed.io app links small family farms to grocery stores so consumers can buy more local produce and farmers can…
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Designing with Purpose
David Cervantes is bringing together local volunteers to make personal protection equipment for health care providers.
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Pump Up the Volume
Through their Tunespeak platform, St. Louis musicians Tom and Rick Pernikoff are connecting international performers with ardent fans.
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Rising Stars
Women business owners in St. Louis are drawing more funding and attention than ever before while giving other women a…
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Career Center
New industries in St. Louis are helping to fuel Missouri’s rise in employment opportunities.
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Innovation Destination
OPO Startups founder Randy Schilling boosts Main Street St. Charles by connecting local tech, retail and service communities.
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Planting Seeds
Angi Taylor found meaningful work in St. Louis’s growing agriculture industry.
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Niche of Time
John Clark and Masterclock keep the world in sync.
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Game On
With dozens of studios, courses and events, St. Louis is becoming the nation’s next video game development hot spot.
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Open Invitation
The tech community in St. Louis is reaching out to diverse groups, and the nation is taking notice.
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