“I've had the pleasure of working with Maria several times over the course of our careers- the first time at Cerner and the second at Digital Health KC- and working with Maria is always an opportunity I would say yes to. As a leader, her bias towards action is motivating and something I think most of us can learn from. She's effusive with her praise and kind and straight-forward with her feedback. I walk away from conversations with Maria more inspired and with a thoughtful, new perspective. She's giving of her time as a mentor and a passionate supporter of other women. I'm thankful for each of the opportunities we've had to work alongside each other!”
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Leveraging experience as an entrepreneur, executive, engineer, investor and coach, I work…
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Purpose is your compass, guiding you through every challenge. In my book The Art of Resilience, I talk about how my father taught me to keep moving…
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As an era comes to a close, I can't help but reflect on how incredibly lucky I have been these past two years. A heartfelt thank you to all those who…
As an era comes to a close, I can't help but reflect on how incredibly lucky I have been these past two years. A heartfelt thank you to all those who…
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We are honored to have received the 2024 Kansas Department of Commerce Kansas City Regional Award for Business Innovation, at a banquet held in…
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Experience
Education
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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Herman Family Fellowship for Women in Entrepreneurship Fellow
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Volunteer Experience
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Member Board Of Directors
BioNexus KC
- Present 6 years 3 months
Science and Technology
The global leader at the nexus of human and animal health
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Member
Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship
- Present 15 years 10 months
Science and Technology
Organization of the Midwest’s most successful, high-performance entrepreneurs paired with a national - and global-network of advisors and mentors
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Member President
Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship
- 1 year
Science and Technology
Organization of the Midwest’s most successful, high-performance entrepreneurs paired with a national - and global-network of advisors and mentors
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Member Board of Directors
Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship
- Present 7 months
Economic Empowerment
Organization of the Midwest’s most successful, high-performance entrepreneurs paired with a national - and global-network of advisors and mentors
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Co-Founder and Advisory Board Chair
Digital Health KC
- Present 1 year 8 months
Science and Technology
With over 70 companies and 25,000 experienced professionals, Kansas City's digital health companies are solving healthcare’s biggest challenges. Digitizing healthcare requires deep knowledge and experience of the care process, payment models, and data.
Digital Health KC supports existing companies, from start-ups to the largest enterprises, while attracting digital health businesses to the KC region. Digital Health KC connects ideas, talent, companies, capital, and customers to advance…With over 70 companies and 25,000 experienced professionals, Kansas City's digital health companies are solving healthcare’s biggest challenges. Digitizing healthcare requires deep knowledge and experience of the care process, payment models, and data.
Digital Health KC supports existing companies, from start-ups to the largest enterprises, while attracting digital health businesses to the KC region. Digital Health KC connects ideas, talent, companies, capital, and customers to advance healthcare innovation. -
Speaker
Ambiologix
- Present 21 years 6 months
Science and Technology
Speaker to middle school, high school, and college students across Kansas City and the State of Kansas with an emphasis on STEM fields and particular encouragement of girls and underdogs
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Steering Committee Member
Missouri Technology Corporation
- 1 year 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Informed by a robust six-month planning process with guidance from a statewide Steering Committee and input from over 500 individuals across the state, TEConomy Partners, LLC developed a report based on their data-driven analysis that recommends five bold and compelling strategies for the future.
The Catalyzing Innovation Report, produced by TEConomy, put forward a comprehensive set of 16 action items* aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the state. These action items…Informed by a robust six-month planning process with guidance from a statewide Steering Committee and input from over 500 individuals across the state, TEConomy Partners, LLC developed a report based on their data-driven analysis that recommends five bold and compelling strategies for the future.
The Catalyzing Innovation Report, produced by TEConomy, put forward a comprehensive set of 16 action items* aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the state. These action items were carefully organized into five strategic approaches, all with the overarching goal of driving economic development in the region over the next decade.
In response to this report, the MTC took the initiative to create an Implementation Plan. This plan serves as a roadmap for how the MTC will effectively carry out the strategies proposed by TEConomy. The plan takes into consideration the available resources, capabilities, and ensures alignment with MTC’s mission.
MTC will play a leadership role in some of the actions outlined in the plan, while also providing support to others. This collaborative approach aims to leverage the strengths and expertise of various stakeholders in order to maximize the impact of the initiatives.
To ensure transparency and accountability, MTC has committed to publicly releasing the Implementation Plan. Furthermore, the plan will be updated on an annual basis to reflect progress, changes in circumstances, and to maintain a high level of accountability to the public.
Publications
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Master Your Sense of Urgency to Control the Crises
Ingram's Magazine
A story about closing an M&A deal at the beginning of the pandemic and they strategies we deployed to get it done
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Interview
ON drug Delivery
Discussion of drug delivery trends and Adare Pharma's acquisition of Orbis Biosciences
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Adare Pharmaceuticals: A Virtual Acquisition is Possible
Drug Development & Delivery
Adare Pharmaceuticals' acquisition of the pharmaceutical technology company, Orbis Biosciences
Honors & Awards
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Community Builder to Watch
Startland News
As an engineer-turned-executive (and then turned entrepreneur), Flynn’s journey has allowed her to grow a deep knowledge and appreciation for the digital health industry in Kansas City, she shared. Her experience as an environmental engineer and director at Cerner (now Oracle Cerner) allowed her to go on to found Orbis Biosciences, which exited in 2020.
Now, Flynn’s energy is focused on expanding her consulting business for entrepreneurs, as well as growing the recently-launched…As an engineer-turned-executive (and then turned entrepreneur), Flynn’s journey has allowed her to grow a deep knowledge and appreciation for the digital health industry in Kansas City, she shared. Her experience as an environmental engineer and director at Cerner (now Oracle Cerner) allowed her to go on to found Orbis Biosciences, which exited in 2020.
Now, Flynn’s energy is focused on expanding her consulting business for entrepreneurs, as well as growing the recently-launched initiative, Digital Health KC. The initiative aims to support, cultivate and evolve the digital health ecosystem in the region, she explained.
“The launch of Digital Health KC comes at a really important time with Oracle acquiring Cerner,” Flynn noted. “Think back to when Marion Labs was acquired; I saw their talent go off and help other companies in other places. But what if we had a concentrated effort to capture that talent and create the next Marion Labs or next Cerner here? What more could we do? We have so many resources and talent here, that if we bring more awareness and do more with it, then we can create more opportunities.” -
Member Inspiration Award
Pipeline Entrepreneurs
Pipeline is about the many entrepreneurs within it — both working hard to individually succeed in building a high impact company, while simultaneously aspiring to help each other and Pipeline as we strive to be more successful and supportive as a group. This award recognizes outstanding contributions by a Pipeline Member to the organization and the many peers within it.
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University of Chicago Booth School of Business Alumni Recognition Award
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
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STEMMy Award for Enterprising Innovator
The Central Exchange
Enterprising Innovator
The Enterprising Innovator STEMMy Award recognizes a woman business owner in a STEMM field. She demonstrates exemplary leadership in her business by establishing a strong vision and achieving great success. She demonstrates industry excellence by influencing others in her STEMM field and is viewed as a key contributor in her industry.
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40 under 40
Ingram's Magazine
The Ingram’s 40 Under Forty list has a common thread binding all of them together. Leadership. Not just at the office, but civic engagement that is a hallmark of life in Kansas City.
Their work on non-profit boards of directors, their work as volunteers, their history of outsized financial support for charitable causes, their contributions to churches, schools, youth sports teams, Scouting programs and many more threads in the fabric of this area’s life. -
Entrepreneurial Woman to Watch
Entrepreneur Magazine’s
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Women Who Mean Business
Kansas City Business Journal
The Women Who Mean Business Awards honor outstanding professional women who are making significant contributions to their business or industry, as well as in the community. A panel of judges selected the 25 women for their career accomplishments and contributions to the success of other women.
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Influential Woman
Kansas City Business Magazine
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Mike and Karen Herman Family Fellowship for Women in Entrepreneurship
Herman Family Trading Company
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