On Nov. 8, Leanlab Education will celebrate its fifth anniversary and fifth class of entrepreneurs with the culmination of its K12 Fellowship at Launch[ED] Day. Leanlab promotes the advancement of education-geared startups. Recently the nonprofit hosted a three-month accelerator program, Leanlab’s K12 Fellowship, which connected teachers and students to early-stage entrepreneurs for the purpose of mentoring through coaching and direct feedback on the startups. Founded in 2013, Leanlab began as…

OYO Fitness, the developer of personal fitness equipment intended for individuals to use at home, work or on the go, has released the OYO Personal Gym Pro and a coaching app. Founded by Kansas Citian Paul Francis, OYO gyms use SpiraFlex technology, which he developed for a NASA Mission Critical program to combat the effects of zero gravity on muscle. Praised by astronauts who used the technology while on the…

There’s a new top dog at Three Dog Bakery. Erin Turley, a local business leader, was named as CEO this month. Three Dog Bakery, a privately-held franchise company headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is known for its brick-and-mortar bakeries serving freshly baked treats for dogs. With more than 45 franchise locations across the United States, Canada and Hong Kong, Turley will oversee operations and the development of a strategic plan….