VIP • The Lux
Startup Grind Wichita Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley
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Paul Lavender, Colin Wright, Jacob Wayman, Chad Cox
ore than 100 attendees came to see Christina Long of CML Collective interview Sheryl Wohlford, president and co-owner of Automation-Plus Inc. at the Startup Grind Wichita on March 9 at The Lux. The interview was followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Her advice for young entrepreneurs in this community: “You just have to seek it out.” AutomationPlus Inc. is a manufacturing company headquartered in Wichita. Lubrication Engineers sponsored the event. Startup Grind is a global community designed to educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs. Powered by Google for Entrepreneurs, Startup Grind Wichita is a monthly event featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com. Stephanie Wise, Thea Pajunen, Portia Portugal
Dustin Baty, Kevin Colborn, Ryan Floyd
Bryan Frye, Toni Porter, Brandy Willett
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Maria Little, Ryan Uptmor, Stef Flores
Andrew Gough, Zac Minson, Joran Matson, Katie Maher
Vice Mayor Janet Miller, Ty Tabing
Raymond Ortiz, Ashley Dameron
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