Danny Moran is earning win after win with his company Advoteck, which is building technology that protects vulnerable individuals from financial cybercrime. Its first product is the TypeSafe mobile keyboard extension, which alerts a caregiver if a loved one shares personal information outside of a secure platform. The company also offers different subscription tiers based on users’ income, including a public assistance option for individuals or families who receive government assistance.

The Kansas City startup ecosystem continues to gain national recognition, and this year’s announcement of the latest Pipeline Entrepreneurs class underscores just how vital early-stage support is in nurturing high-potential innovators.

Of the 14 entrepreneurs selected for this prestigious fellowship, an impressive 10 have received direct support from UMKC’s Technology Venture Studio and TVS programs such as Digital Sandbox KC, making it clear that Kansas City’s startup pipeline is vital to set up early-stage startups for later success.

When Danny Moran’s sister, who has special needs, lost over $1,000 in a scam, he saw a business opportunity in cybersecurity.

Moran and his business partner, Bryce Wolff, began to develop Advoteck, an app designed to protect vulnerable adults against scams by sending alerts when users share personal financial information.

During the July 2024 Board of Directors meeting, $2.6 million was approved for equity-based investments in the following companies:

Advoteck, LLC protects aging adults and adults with special needs from cybercrime by notifying caregivers if their loved one shares sensitive information online.

Digital Sandbox KC this week announced five new startups joining its program that will receive crucial support, mentorship and up to $20,000 in project funding to accelerate their innovative projects. 

A popular UMKC pitch competition awarded more than $80,000 in cash prizes to student and full-time entrepreneurs Friday — validating new ideas and emerging ventures alike.

Advoteck is building technologies that protect vulnerable individuals from financial cybercrime. Its first product is a mobile keyboard that notifies caregivers when a dependent shares potential sensitive information online.