Startup

Kris Adams of ARise joins Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis to discuss the accelerator’s inaugural report, highlighting how the program connects founders with expert support across Arkansas.

On today's show, we hear about a statewide tech accelerator that helps entrepreneurs start and sustain their businesses. Also, wildlife officials note that a rise in the state's black bear population means more encounters with Arkansans. Plus, our regular round-up of news from the River Valley with Michael Tilley from Talk Business & Politics.

Each semester, the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program recruits a cohort of early-stage small businesses that undergo a 12-week program. Earlier this month, Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis spoke with Sam Beckford, founder of the chemical research company Surftec, to learn about their new product, Triboflux, and how GORP influenced his business' development.

In this excerpt of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast, host Randy Wilburn talks with Serafina Lalany, the Executive Director of Startup NWA. Serafina shares her journey from cultivating Houston’s entrepreneurial scene to leading efforts in northwest Arkansas.

Sophia speaks with Adam Robison and Hannah Hutchison from The Bridge NWA, about the upcoming Leadership Conference.

Bentonville is no stranger to multi-million dollar investments, but a collection of investors and start-up companies is looking to diversify the region's output and capitalize on its unique position.

In this edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, host Paul Gatling speaks with Lane Patterson, founding partner of Highway Ventures. The startup studio launches and grows advanced mobility companies using an innovative business model. That interview and headlines from across the region are in today's report.

Canoo, an electric vehicle company, recently announced they'll be moving their headquarters to Bentonville. We hear from the company's CEO Tony Aquila about the move, the investment in the state, and more.

Canoo, an electric vehicle company, recently announced they'll be moving their headquarters to Bentonville. We hear from the company's CEO Tony Aquila about the move, the investment in the state, and more.

The Northwest Arkansas Kiva Hub at Startup Junkie in Fayetteville launched in December 2019, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic swept through…