Think Big Partners

  • iKC shifts from June to October, unwinds into an “unconference”

    With the recent release of the 1Week KC schedule, you may have been left wondering where Think Big Partners and the KC Chamber’s iKC conference fits into this year’s program. First held last June during 1Week, the event is absent from this year’s schedule because it has a new date and direction …

  • Sprint, Hallmark back KC native’s Google Glass-enabled “Tech Trek”

    Kansas City native and Think Big Partners entrepreneur-in-residence Chris Shaw has secured the support of two local corporate titans, Hallmark Cards and Sprint, as he prepares to embark on a cross-country adventure to produce a documentary—through …

  • Phone2Action calls in win at SXSW Accelerator

    Turns out Kansas City, Mo.-based Phone2Action truly was dialed in at the South by Southwest Interactive Accelerator on Tuesday. The mobile advocacy startup outdueled seven early-stage companies to win the News Technologies category after two rounds of presentations. Co-founders Jeb Ory and Ximena Hartsock will head home with $4,000, two tickets to next year’s SXSW…

  • Kansas City startup Phone2Action dials in at SXSW Accelerator

    You just spent hours at a rally getting fired up about a cause you believe in. The speeches, music and camaraderie with fellow supporters has you ready to act. Now what? Kansas City, Mo. startup Phone2Action took the South by Southwest Interactive Accelerator stage today to convince the audience its toolbox of mobile advocacy engagement…

  • Think Big Partners kicks off Great Minds Think Big series April 3

    Early-stage business incubator and startup accelerator Think Big …

  • eLuminate wins Hackovate, walks away with cash, H&R Block meeting

    The second wave of blizzard conditions within a week—often referred to as Snowpocalypse Part II—may have put the international Hackovate Health Innovation Competition on ice for two days, but local finalist eLuminate Health received a warm reception Thursday at Union Station, walking away the overall winner. The inaugural competition’s co-hosts, Think Big Partners and H&R…

  • Watch the Hackovate Health finale from 3-7 p.m.

    Think Big Partners and H&R Block’s Hackovate Health competition comes to an end today as the finalists present their ideas on stage at Union Station in Kansas City. The competition, which was announced in November, challenges entrepreneurs to dream up an online or mobile app that could help consumers navigate today’s health care landscape. …

  • Hackovate Health finale is Thursday at Union Station

    The inaugural Hackovate Health competition comes to an end Thursday (update: rescheduled due to weather) as the 10 health care technology finalists compete for the grand prize of $15,000 and a visit with senior management of H&R Block, the event’s main sponsor. The finale, which is free and open to the public, takes place from…

  • Hackovate Health reveals 10 finalists that will compete for $15k on Feb. 26

    H&R Block and Think Big Partners announced today the 10 companies that will be competing in its inaugural Hackovate Health competition Feb. 26. The competition, which was announced in November, challenges entrepreneurs to dream up an online or mobile app that could help consumers navigate today’s health care landscape. Among the 10 companies selected …

  • Think Big Partners, Kansas native launch CrossFit-inspired fitness app

    A new app from Think Big Partners and Denver-based entrepreneur Adam Griffin promises to give users a hassle-free workout plan. “Gym costs, trainer fees, confidence barriers, time in the day,” Griffin said. “Bodeefit was created to remove those barriers.” …