The coasts are coming for Kansas City.
With the metro's profile on the rise faster than KC's skyline adds new shapes, hungry investors, companies and head hunters are taking notice.
Join Startland News and presenting partner nbkc bank as we dig deeper into the drawing power of Kansas City! We'll explore real-world examples of recent investments, relocations, acquisitions and hires that are putting the middle of the map in the news.
Why do investors find value in the Midwest? Why do companies shift operations to Kansas City from other startup hubs? Why do companies choose to build in the metro? Why KC?
Better yet, why not KC?
Panelists and featured guests:
John Thomson, founder and CEO, PayIt
Aviva Ajmera, CEO, SoLVE KC, entrepreneur, angel investor
Parker Graham, CEO and co-founder, Destiny Wealth
Sheri Gonzales Warren, vice president and director, KC Rising, Civic Council of Greater KC
Moderator: Austin Barnes, reporter, Startland
Darcy Howe, founder and managing director, KCRise Fund
Bek Abdullayev, CEO and founder, Super Dispatch
Bo Nelson, co-founder, Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters
Musical entertainment:
Mark Robinson
Waira
Event Agenda
5:30 pm — Doors open, followed by drinks, food, music and networking
6 pm — Program (including panel discussion)
7 pm — Networking and libations resume
7:30 pm — Innovation Exchange wraps
Monday May 20, 2019
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Monday, May 20, 2019
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
NBKC Bank 8320 Ward Parkway Kansas City, MO 64114
Free
Printed courtesy of www.kctechcouncil.com/ – Contact the KC Tech Council for more information.
1100 Main Street - Suite 215, Kansas City, MO 64105 – 9137307020 – info@kctechcouncil.com