Join Startland News and Spark Coworking for an inspiring night of innovation and discovery!
Dicscover 70+ startups, small businesses, and innovation-focused organizations, showcasing the cutting-edge ideas and talent that define our city's thriving innovation ecosystem.
As you navigate through the Startup Crawl route, immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with food, drink, local art displays, and live music performances.
This is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals, network with industry leaders, and experience firsthand the innovation pulse of Kansas City.
Startup Crawl is supported in part by the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and additional support from sponsors at Full Scale, Startup Hustle, Sailes, Kansas City BizCare, the KC Tech Council, West Village Realty, Morgan Stanley, the University of Kansas School of Business, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Ludo’s, BARR Advisory, the Kemper Family Foundation, AltCap, Boulevard Brewing Company and Physician Now Urgent Care.
This event also serves as an annual fundraiser for Startland and its programs — including Startland News. All proceeds will support its nonprofit community building work.
About Startland News:
Founded in 2015 with a vision to empower and connect the Kansas City entrepreneurial community, Startland News has consistently demonstrated its commitment to delivering high-quality, unbiased, and comprehensive coverage of the dynamic world of startups and innovation. With an established presence and a proven track record, Startland News has become a trusted platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers alike — sharing their stories with more than 130,000 email subscribers and 600,000+ annual readers each year.
What sets Startland News apart is not only its dedication to journalistic excellence but also its unparalleled access to the heartbeat of the entrepreneurial landscape. The platform's extensive network — composed of founders, investors, government officials, and thought leaders — positions it uniquely to gather insights and perspectives crucial for understanding the experience of entrepreneurship innovation.
About Spark Coworking:
Kansas City’s most collaborative coworking space, features private offices and shared workspace for entrepreneurs, creators and innovators. Spark supports the growing Kansas City entrepreneurial ecosystem, placing community members within close proximity to hundreds of successful businesses, dining and entertainment options and cultural experiences within the Power & Light District and downtown Kansas City.
Located at Two Light in the heart of downtown Kansas City at the junction of the Crossroads Art and Power & Light Districts, the two-level workspace provides local entrepreneurs and startups an affordable and efficient way to grow their businesses and teams.