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Celebrating St. Louis Startups
Learn more about the incredible organizations starting up in St. Louis.
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Screening Startup
With Geneoscopy, Erica Barnell is looking to change the game of colon cancer screening and ultimately, save lives.
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Security Solution
Led by CEO Ron Indeck, Olivette-based Q-Net Security is protecting government organizations and businesses across the nation from online threats…
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Transforming Tea
Lisa Govro, through her company Big Heart Tea Co., is not only revolutionizing how tea tastes, but ensuring it’s ethically…
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Starting Up
St. Louisans on why they chose to start their businesses here — and why they’ve flourished.
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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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Shared Solutions
Through Odd Couples Housing, John Levis is tackling local lodging issues by pairing senior and millennial roommates.
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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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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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