Austin Barnes
Business Development Director

Austin is a growth-focused business strategist with deep roots in media and storytelling. As Business Development Director at Startland, he leads the organization’s revenue generation and partnership strategy — aligning mission-driven work with scalable business models.

With over a decade of experience spanning media, brand development, and strategic communications, Austin has helped grow Startland’s reach beyond Kansas City, launching new monetization efforts and driving engagement with our community. His work bridges entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable growth.