PARTNER PROFILE.
Kauffman Foundation
Kansas City, Missouri
Donna Duffey
REGISTERED ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
GEW 2012
“Exit Interviews: Lessons Learned from Successful Entrepreneurs” Luncheon Panel
Kansas City, Missouri
16 November 2012-17 November 2012
Noon–1:30 p.m. Event price: Free. As GEW-KC 2012 winds down, it’s time to celebrate the successes of seasoned Kansas City entrepreneurs. Join us to hear from those who have “been there, done that” about how they successfully—and profitably—exited their startups. They will share advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as a few war stories from their personal journeys. This lively panel discussion will feature Thad Langford, former president and CEO of Zave Networks which was acquired by Google in 2011; Matt Watson of Stackify, who sold VIN Solutions to AutoTrader in 2011; Tom DeBacco of iModules, who has been working on tech startups since the early 1980s; and Augie Grasis, founder of Handmark. Lunch is provided. REGISTRATION REQUIRED? YES REGISTRATION WEBSITE: www.kauffman.org/exitinterviews EVENT SPONSOR: Kauffman Foundation
“The Entrepreneurial Community in Kansas City: From Fragmented to Collaborative?” Luncheon featuring Heike Mayer
Kansas City, Missouri
14 November 2012-15 November 2012
Noon–1:30 p.m. Event price: FREE. Join Heike Mayer, professor of economic geography at the University of Bern, Switzerland, as she shares the findings of her recent research to assess the entrepreneurial community surrounding the technology and life sciences sectors in metropolitan Kansas City. Based on interviews she conducted with regional experts, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs in summer 2012, Mayer concludes that Kansas City’s entrepreneurial community is fragmented, and the role of large firms as incubators has diminished during the past six years. At the same time, however, she finds collective efforts to improve the local entrepreneurial community have improved, and several effective mentoring and networking groups have emerged. Lunch is provided. REGISTRATION REQUIRED? YES REGISTRATION WEBSITE: www.kauffman.org/HeikeMayer EVENT SPONSOR: Kauffman Foundation
Taking an Idea to Market: A GEW Event for High School Students
Kansas City, Missouri
14 November 2012-15 November 2012
4:00–6:00 p.m. Event price: PRIVATE EVENT. For high school students enrolled in the Project Lead the Way Capstone Engineering Design and Development course, this workshop is intended to further students’ efforts to find innovative solutions to real-world problems. High school juniors and seniors will hear directly from Kansas City entrepreneurs about the startup process, get practical tips about navigating the patent process, and speak with professionals about their own ideas. REGISTRATION REQUIRED? PRIVATE EVENT EVENT SPONSORS: KC STEM Alliance, Blue Valley CAPS, Summit Technology Academy, Kauffman Foundation
1 Million Cups
Kansas City, Missouri
14 November 2012-15 November 2012
9:00–10:00 a.m. Event price: FREE. Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation created 1 Million Cups as a simple way to engage entrepreneurs in the Kansas City community. Each week, the 1MC program offers two local upstarts an opportunity to present their companies to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs. Join us! The coffee is free, and the crowd is growing every week. REGISTRATION REQUIRED? NO
Google for Entrepreneurs
Kansas City, Missouri
13 November 2012-14 November 2012
8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Event price: FREE. Google for Entrepreneurs comes to Kansas City to light up the tech scene with one action-packed day. Together we will explore the startup world through the idea, build, measure, and monetize stages with Google platforms, tools, and products. Come ready to grow your ideas and businesses with the web! REGISTRATION REQUIRED? YES REGISTRATION WEBSITE: g4ekansascity.eventbrite.com EVENT SPONSORS: Google, Kauffman Foundation
Startup @ Kauffman Demo Day
Kansas City, Missouri
12 November 2012-13 November 2012
7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Event price: FREE. It’s back—and it’s bigger and better! The popular kickoff event from last summer’s One Week KC returns for GEW–KC. Join us to hear presentations and see demonstrations from many of the most promising startups from Kansas City and throughout the Midwest. Entrepreneurs will connect with mentors, partners, and peers in the spirit of building America’s most entrepreneurial city! REGISTRATION REQUIRED? YES REGISTRATION WEBSITE: www.kauffman.org/demoday
Startup @ Kauffman Keynote Luncheon featuring Christopher Schroeder
Kansas City, Missouri
12 November 2012-13 November 2012
Noon–1:00 p.m. Event price: FREE. Washington, D.C. and New York-based Internet serial entrepreneur and early stage investor Christopher Schroeder will share his insights on startup activity in the United States and emerging growth markets, particularly the Middle East. Schroeder sold his most recent entrepreneurial venture, HealthCentral, in January. HealthCentral is one of the largest U.S. social and content platforms in health and wellness. Lunch is provided. REGISTRATION REQUIRED? YES REGISTRATION WEBSITE: www.kauffman.org/demoday EVENT SPONSOR: Kauffman Foundation
“Break a World Record” Speed Networking
Kansas City, Missouri
12 November 2012-13 November 2012
5:00–7:30 p.m. Event price: FREE Ever dreamed of setting a world record? Want to network with more than 300 people in one location? You’re in luck! Join KCSourceLink, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, and the Kauffman Foundation as they host Kansas City’s attempt to break the Guinness world record for the most people attending a business speed networking event in a single venue. REGISTRATION REQUIRED? YES REGISTRATION WEBSITE: http://www.kcsourcelink.com/gew-kc/gew-kc-world-record-speed-networking EVENT SPONSORS: KCSourceLink, Kauffman Foundation, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Small & Home Business Connection, Sheraton Crown Center
Reception: “Meet the Authors” of the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program
Kansas City, Missouri
12 November 2012-13 November 2012
4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110 5:30 p.m. Event price: PRIVATE EVENT The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program is redefining entrepreneurship education in classrooms and communities around the world. Meet Pulitzer Prize nominee Clifton Taulbert and Gary Schoeniger, authors of Who Owns the Ice House?, the book that captures the eight essential life lessons upon which this revolutionary online learning program is built. REGISTRATION REQUIRED? PRIVATE EVENT EVENT SPONSORS: Ice House Entrepreneurship Program, Kauffman Foundation
GEW 2011
An Introduction to the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program
Kansas City, Missouri
17 November 2011-18 November 2011
Kansas City Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is hosting a program for students who are interested in entrepreneurship as a career choice. Come and listen to speakers and get information from the entrepreneurship programs at JCCC, KU, UMKC and William Jewel. No cost to attend but registration is required. Register at www.kauffman.org/icehousegew
Kauffman Fast Trac Global Women's Summit
Kansas City, Missouri
16 November 2011-17 November 2011
Kauffman FastTrac - Global Women's Summit Nov 16, 2011 A Global Entrepreneurship Week Featured Event Wednesday | November 16, 2011 | 8am-6pm Kauffman Foundation Conference Center 4801 Rockhill Road | Kansas City, Missouri Your mind. Your business. That’s one powerful combination. Seize your opportunity at the Kauffman FastTrac Global Women’sSummit. Whether you are beginning your entrepreneurial journey or determining your next step, you belong there. Enjoy a day to strengthen your mind and your business. Space is limited. Registration is $75 per person and includes breakfast, lunch and a cocktail networking reception. We hope to see you there!
2011 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit: Jump Start America
Kansas City, Missouri
13 November 2011-16 November 2011
Youth Entrepreneurship Summit 2011: Jump Start America November 13–15, 2011 Hosted by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Presented by Conscious Capitalism Institute and YES The purpose of this Summit is to bring together CEOs, CSR officers, government, municipalities and foundation leaders, community organizers of co-working spaces, and young entrepreneurs to inspire innovative creative action to accelerate young entrepreneurs. Millions of young Americans are looking for an opportunity to be entrepreneurial – to be their own boss – live life the American way. But for many this is just an impossible dream. Youth are hurt by studies that show that they may not be able to do as well as their parent’s generation. Do we need to believe that? We live in a world that we create – so why can we not generate a world where the American ‘can do’ is embedded in American ‘do how’ and at the nexus of this, we generate youth entrepreneurs. We need to create access to markets for goods and services of our young entrepreneurs. This Summit is gathering leading CEOs from the Conscious Capitalism Institute (CCI), foundations, young entrepreneurs, investors and community organizers who will take bold new innovative action to power a new generation of young entrepreneurs. At the Summit we will launch a Do Tank for Youth Entrepreneurship to take joint actions for creating access to markets for youth products and services. This Do Tank will also focus on innovative new initiatives grounded in the principles and practices of Conscious Capitalism.
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