Jase Wilson - SquareOffs

Jase Wilson

2014-03-16T16:49:06-05:00

Commented "Having capital directly solves the talent problem because in worst case scenario you have the money to hire from elsewhere. Best case scenario you have the money to keep already existing talent from having to move elsewhere for employment. In general KC investors tend to favor mature sectors over growth sectors, traction over innovation, and defensibility over disruption potential. Worse, much of they city's investable wealth is tied up in destructive activities like payday lending. Even the groups who should be the most risk oblivious - foundations and state mandated investment vehicles - tend to find ways to seek comfortable places to park money over early stage ideas with enormous potential."

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Which is more scarce in the Kansas City startup community?

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KC Startup Village

Jase Wilson

2014-02-26T19:50:00-06:00

Replied "No emotional attachment. Business 101. The suburban-ish proposed replacement adds to declining urban character of KC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Inf6MJvlado"

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The Battle for Kemper Arena: Keep It Alive?

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Jeff Rohr

Jase Wilson

2014-02-25T09:04:59-06:00

Commented "There is no greener building than the building already built. Spaceship or not, at least Kemper is interesting, unlike the suburban style proposed replacement. But above all, it saves the city $30M."

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The Battle for Kemper Arena: Keep It Alive?

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Jeff Rohr