We’re heading into year two of Big Kansas City, and looking forward to sharing your stories and those of our speakers over the next few weeks. All of this wouldn’t be possible without our content partner, Pinsight Media+. They are a pioneer in mobile media with deep entrepreneurial roots. Their team brings leadership, experience and global awareness to Kansas City’s booming startup community. To learn more or talk with our friends at Pinsight, email Serge Bushman, sbushman@pinsightmedia.com.
We are thrilled to announce eight of our speakers for Big Kansas City today. Over the past six months we searched for incredible companies with founders who are set on changing the world. These first eight speakers are part of the equation that is sure to make Big Kansas City a life-changing experience.
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Neil BlumenthalNeil loves helping people see. He is co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, a lifestyle brand offering designer eyewear at a revolutionary price, while distributing a pair of glasses to someone in need for every pair sold. – (@NeilBlumenthal) |
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Eric SchweikardtFounder and CEO of Modular Robotics. Local manufacturing! Robot toys to help kids gain intuitions about complexity, patterns and emergence. – (@modrobotics) |
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Kimberly Bryant Thanks to our sponsor  Founder and Executive Director of Black Girls Code. Empowering young women of color ages 7-17, Black Girls Code helps them to embrace the current tech marketplace as builders and creators. – (@6Gems) |
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Mike Johnston
Founder of MikesLessons.com. Mike helped to pioneer the online music lesson marketplace. He started in his basement before going on to YouTube, a website, his own facility and even hosting international drum camps. – (@mikeslessons) |
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Marissa Sackler
Founder and President of Beespace, a nonprofit incubator launching the next generation of influential organizations. – (@marissasackler) |
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John Wirtz
Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Hudl, a software company that helps millions of athletes and coaches analyze and share videos. – (@jmwirtz) |
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Soraya Darabi
Co-Founder of Zady, a lifestyle destination for conscious consumers. Zady helps your friends look stylish while feeling good about the clothes they are wearing. Also co-founder of Foodspotting, acquired by Open Table in 2013. – (@sorayadarabi) |
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Maxine Bedat
Co-Founder of Zady, a lifestyle destination for conscious consumers. Sharing creators’ stories and facilitating a connection to our things and each other. Also co-founder and executive director of The Bootstrap Project. – (@maxinebedat) |
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