Startup Footprint

As an incubator, T-REX serves as a launch pad for endless possibilities. As T-REX companies take off on their own, we love to hear about their business growth post-grad. But what does their physical growth look like after T-REX? Here’s where T-REX Alumni have been doing what they do:

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3 Summer Events Not To Miss

Summer is finally on the horizon and St. Louis is ready to shed its winter blues. The startup event calendars are filling up (see our events section!) but make sure to get your highlighter out for these three summer events that you do not want to miss.

Check em out here…

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The Next Steps for St. Louis’ Startup Scene

As 2014 collects growing national attention for the St. Louis startup scene, we are faced with the challenge of continuing the buzz. And even more so, grabbing hold of what it will take St. Louis to reach the “next level” of the larger startup community alongside talked about cities such as Austin, Denver and Washington, D.C.

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Top Five Attributes of an Investible Startup

Odds are generally stacked heavily against the average startup and the potential for failure is high. That being said, a necessity of the select companies that do rise from the trenches is funding and investors. So what formula do smart investors—and smart entrepreneurs—use for success? We asked St. Louis experts to share what the most crucial qualities of an investible startup are.

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What’s Happening: February Events

Whether it’s a non-stop 24-hour hackathon or just an industry networking event, startup culture thrives on blending ideas and sharing experiences with fellow entrepreneurs. Check out the list of events below to get, or stay, involved with thinkers and doers that are making St. Louis awesome.

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‘Trep to ‘Trep: February Edition

February’s ‘Trep to ‘Trep features Case Coolie’s Nick Niehaus and Lumate’s Michael Orlando, as they discuss the hows and whys of entrepreneur life.

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St. Louis and Millennials: A Love Story

St. Louis is doing an extraordinary job of encouraging young professionals to become involved in the startup community. Programs such as Arch Grants, Capital Innovators, and others are bringing passionate entrepreneurs with amazing ideas to St. Louis to grow their business…

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Vacancy Filled: Ginger Imster Takes on Arch Grants

Since May shed a goodbye to Arch Grants’ former executive director Sarah Spear, the role ‘throne’ has sat empty. As national attention continues to pour in for Arch Grants, the board has faced growing pressure to add a face to its crucial fundraising efforts. Cue Ginger Imster…

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Capital Innovators Announces Spring 2014 Startup Class

Capital Innovators has just shared its approaching class of startups for Spring 2014 program. The myriad talents of the incoming startups promise continued diversity within Capital Innovators, not to mention growth within the downtown marketplace. Check out details on Capital Innovators’ five new startups…

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