Startland by the Numbers:

1,000+

Event attendees
in 2024.

167+

Trained educators
in 2024.

900+

Student participants
in 2024.

 
 

140,000+

Email subscribers
across all departments.

590

Stories reported
via Startland News.

600,000+

Pageviews
in 2024.

Our Year in Review

As we begin our 10th year of championing innovation in Kansas City, we’re excited to share our 2024 Annual Report — a look back at the milestones we’ve achieved and the future we’re building together.

In 2024, we:

  • Expanded our reach, growing to 140,000+ subscribers and strengthening our role as Kansas City’s trusted voice in entrepreneurship.

  • Launched the Entrepreneurial Teacher Accelerator, empowering educators to bring innovation into classrooms.

  • Supported 900+ students with immersive learning experiences, connecting them to startup leaders and real-world opportunities.

  • Deepened our partnerships, securing new grants and corporate sponsorships to sustain and grow our mission.

    Read the full report now.

A letter from our ceo

“As we approach our 10th year as a pillar of Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, we took stock of our achievements, assessed the evolving needs of our community, and sharpened our focus.”