Big Kansas City is a two-and-a-half-day conference on innovation and entrepreneurship. Four hundred of the nation’s most heartfelt hustlers, builders, entrepreneurs, change agents and doers will come together to hear stories of innovation from more than a dozen leading speakers, create lasting connections within the regional and national community and walk away with an energy to follow their passions.
Big Kansas City may have come & gone for this year; but you can still experience The Big Series, the nation's most ambitious events on innovation and entrpreneurship!
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Founder and CEO of charity: water, a nonprofit organization serving more than a million people with clean water.
Startup guy (reddit, breadpig, & hipmunk) with the aim of making the world suck less. Y Combinator ambassador, investor, and soon-to-be author!
Founder and CEO of Clarity, a community of 7000+ entrepreneurs that offer advice over the phone to other entrepreneurs across the world.
CEO and chief community caretaker of Graphic.ly, a startup providing an immersive social experience and marketplace around digital comics and associated merchandise. Startup doer, advisor and creator of Twitter's #followfriday meme.
Co-Founder of Stamped, an iPhone app recently acquired by Yahoo! that allows people to record and share recommendations of their favorite things. Formerly at Google Creative Lab.
Co-founder and CEO of Citizen Made, a product customization tool designed specifically for small brands and makers. A maker of the digital and physical.
Founder of Digital Royalty, a company developing digital integration and social media strategies for corporate brands, professional athletes, sports teams and leagues. An innovation advocate, fearless snowboarder and NY Times Best Selling Author.
Co-Founder and Chief Software Architect of Orbotix (makers of Sphero). A true hacker at heart with experience in one of NASA's controlled robotics projects and involvement in TechStars.
President and CEO of Proxibid, the world’s largest, online marketplace for buying and selling high-value and specialized assets. Entrepreneur, visionary and mentor.
Co-founder and ux/design guy at Science (dollarshaveclub, uncovet, dogvacay). Maker for This Is Ground (cord taco) and blimp pilot.
Co-founder of BowTie Cause, an awareness movement that raises money for nonprofit organizations through specially designed bowties. Former Travel Channel star, 11-season NFL veteran, artist and entrepreneur.
Founder and CEO of Vayable, a community marketplace for travel experiences. Entrepreneur, former The Daily Show writer, world traveler and multi-linguist.
Chief of Staff at Code for America, a "peace corps for geeks" that's working with dozens of cities across the country to get them on the innovation curve. Midwest native, writer, and poor man's hacker.
Welcoming Remarks by
Dan Hesse has served as the CEO of Sprint since December, 2007, taking the helm when the company’s survival was in question. Hesse’s plan included restoring Sprint’s focus on innovation as a key factor in improving customer satisfaction and restoring its brand image. Today, Sprint is widely acknowledged to be turning around largely credited to Hesse’s leadership.
This Year's MC
President and CEO of In The Zone Productions, An award-winning documentary filmmaker, TV host, producer, journalist, brand ambassador & spokesman, marketing expert and networking extraordinaire.
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