Wichita Startup Week

11/27/2025

10/17/2025

10/14/2025

10/13/2025

Shoutout to Hunn Digital for their outstanding website support during Launch Week!

Partnering with professionals like Tylor Hunn helps bring our vision to life. His digital expertise made it easy for attendees to navigate the week—discovering workshops and panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to support small and emerging businesses.

We’re grateful for their collaboration and commitment to helping entrepreneurs stay informed and engaged.

Learn more about Hunn Digital at hunndigital.com.

10/13/2025

The Launch Week organizing team extends our sincere thanks to all the incredible organizations, sponsors, and attendees who made this week of programs, workshops, and networking events such a success!

Efforts like these strengthen our entrepreneurial community by connecting business owners to valuable resources and industry experts. Launch Week’s lineup of no-cost sessions wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration and support of our organizational partners and sponsors.

10/07/2025

Congratulations to Amarah Gilmore , winner of the 2025 Launch Week Pitch Competition and founder of Zalu: The Recall App, a groundbreaking tool that gives shoppers real-time food recall information right at their fingertips.

With the $5,000 prize, Amarah plans to conduct live grocery testing, launch targeted marketing campaigns, and support app deployment to help families shop smarter and safer.

Zalu believes every cart should inspire confidence. Follow and visit www.zalu.app to stay connected.

📸 Photo Credit: Iesha Henderson

10/04/2025

Entrepreneurs joined Business Coach David Sasson for a dynamic session exploring the ActionCOACH® 5 Ways—a proven framework to boost profits, strengthen margins, and achieve sustainable growth. Attendees gained practical strategies to increase revenue with focus and intention while building businesses that thrive independently.

The growth doesn’t stop at Launch Week. Learn more and connect with David at leegray.actioncoach.com.

10/04/2025

Cory Keller, strategic brand and communications leader, led an insightful session—“Angel Investor Tax Credits, Proof of Concept Funding, Equity Investments, and Beyond”—powered by the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Attendees learned how the Kansas Office of Innovation is fueling startup growth through powerful, state-backed resources such as the Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit Program, ACCEL-KS Proof of Concept funding, and GROWKS capital programs. The session provided founders, investors, and community leaders with practical ways to tap into these tools and take part in Kansas’ growing innovation ecosystem.

Thank you to KDC for sponsoring this session. Learn more about how they're connecting entrepreneurs to valuable resources at www.kansascommerce.gov.

10/04/2025

I think the I’s have it! Coach Lee Gray led an energetic, interactive session during Launch Week focused on discovering your DISC style and key motivators. A successful serial entrepreneur and Certified DISC & Motivators Practitioner with ActionCOACH®, Lee shared how understanding your DISC style can transform communication, strengthen collaboration, and boost productivity within teams.

Attendees engaged in hands-on activities and lively discussions that helped them better understand their own styles—and how to work more effectively with others.

The discovery doesn’t have to end with Launch Week! Learn more about how Coach Lee Gray can help you and your team grow at leegray.actioncoach.com.

10/03/2025

10/03/2025

Special thanks to 6 Meridian for serving as Launch Week's Name Tag Sponsor, making networking so much easier as Kansas entrepreneurs attended workshops, interactive panel discussions, and networking events!

Please visit their website to learn more about what they're doing to help you achieve your goals, for the present and future generations.

6 Meridian financial advisors do more than wealth management. We help you achieve your financial goals, for present and future generations.

10/03/2025

This afternoon's Startup Grind Wichita Fireside Chat—“Thinking BIG as a Launch Market”—brought together a packed-house of entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders for an inspiring conversation. Landon Campbell of Drive Capital and Liam Reilly of KC Rise shared candid insights, personal stories, and practical advice for founders at every stage. Big ideas, real talk, and rare access to Midwest venture leaders—what a session!

Thank you to Startup Grind Wichita, NXTUS and Accelerate Venture Partners for bringing these meaningful connections to Launch Week.