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Big Kansas City begins at 8 tonight
Our inaugural Big Kansas City event is now just hours away. Are you ready? Whether or not you have a badge, there’s a spot for you at this event. Two parties, a livestream of the main stage speakers and a hashtag (#BigKC) to follow are a few of the ways to participate outside of the…
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We get by with a little help from our “Big Kansas City” friends
Over the next three days we’ll be highlighting the many companies from around the country that have put time, effort and resources into making this inaugural Big Kansas City a reality. Let’s start with the first group, these ten “Friends of Big Kansas City” organizations who have all contributed to the operation of the event…
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With or without a badge, join us at our Big Kansas City Opening Party
Big Kansas City badge holders and non-badge holders alike are invited to join us Tuesday at our event’s opening party at Missouri Bank’s downtown location. This kick off, which signals the start of our two-and-a-half-day innovation and entrepreneurship conference, will be filled with plenty of opportunities to connect with attendees and the city’s startup community.…
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Engage, embrace and laugh at Big Kansas City this week
Miss out on Big Kansas City—um, that’s not an option! Although I say this as Silicon Prairie News’ Kansas City community builder, it comes from my experience as a two-time attendee of The Big Series. Since my first Big Omaha, I have developed friendships that are a part of my support system, expanded my network…
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Get to know our inaugural Big Kansas City speakers
From the co-creator of one of the world’s largest social news sites to the founder of a company that aims to connect startup founders over the phone, the inaugural Big Kansas City speaker lineup is filled with more than a dozen entrepreneurs, innovators, dreamers and doers. To help you get to know each speaker better,…
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Four Big Kansas City parties to add to your planner
Part of what makes Big Kansas City more than your average conference is the comprehensive experience that it will provide March 26-28. During the daytime, you’ll engage with the stories, advice and tactical lessons from our talented and eclectic mix of startup founders, designers and leaders on stage. However, when we leave Hangar 9, one…
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The Big Kansas City 2013 schedule
We’re less than two weeks away from our inaugural Big Kansas City, and today we’re making the conference more of a reality. We’ve put together the comprehenisive outline of what you’ll experience during two and a half days jam-packed with inspirational speakers, valuable relationship-building opportunities and top-notch parties. Below you can view the full March…
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Start something big in the Silicon Prairie
2009: “You live in Omaha? When are you going to move away?” 2013: “Oh yeah, Omaha. I hear that’s a pretty cool place.” When I used to travel for business, my industry peers would always force themselves to feign interest in my answer to the usual first question: “Where are you from?” Oh, I’m from…
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Here’s why we’re excited about Big Kansas City (Video)
We’re excited today to give you a preview of what’s in store March 26-28 at our inaugural Big Kansas City event. Watch the video above to hear from our team and others in the community about how we’re harnessing Kansas City’s excitement and bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and creatives from across the country in order…