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City Entrepreneur Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that shares the real stories of ecosystem growth;told by the founders, funders, and leaders driving meaningful change in underdog cities.We amplify what’s working, what’s next, and who’s making it happen.

  1. 12/04/2025

    What Entrepreneurs Are Building Companies In KC | City Entrepreneur 2025 Finale S3E12

    The final episode of Season 3 of City Entrepreneur in KC.

    3 min

  2. 11/06/2025

    The Untold Story of the Kansas Farm Boy: Toby Rush (Ideem) | City Entrepreneur S3E11

    Toby Rush grew up on a Kansas farm, built a startup that nearly ran out of cash, and turned it into a $100 million facial recognition exit before Face ID. In this episode, he shares the real story behind EyeVerify’s deal with Alibaba, what he learned from almost losing everything, and how he’s now building Ideem, a new venture shaping global innovation from Saudi Arabia.Visit https://www.kcsourcelink.com/ for all business resources.

    1h 14m

  3. 10/31/2025

    The Hidden Truth About Housing in Kansas City: Terrell Jolly | City Entrepreneur S3E10

    Check out kcsourcelink.org for business resources. Connect with Terrell Jolly http://terrelljolly.com/

    22 min

  4. 10/16/2025

    KCSourceLink Is Shaping KC’s Entrepreneurial Future (GEWKC): Becca Castro | City Entrepreneur S3E9

    Becca Castro, Director of KCSourceLink, shares how being overlooked in corporate America shaped the way she leads today. From studying five different majors to exploring teaching and art, she found her voice through creativity and curiosity—not titles. In this episode of City Entrepreneur, Becca reveals how KCSourceLink is reimagining leadership and building a more inclusive, innovative future for Kansas City’s entrepreneurs.

    1h 6m

  5. 10/10/2025

    Is America Helping or Hurting Entrepreneurs? Victor Hwang’s 50-State Journey| City Entrepreneur S3E8

    Victor Hwang, founder of Right to Start, drove through all 50 states to see what entrepreneurship really looks like across America. Growing up with immigrant parents, Victor saw opportunity differently — and on this road trip, he found out that most stereotypes about “red states” and “blue states” miss the truth. Entrepreneurs, he says, are the ones quietly building the bridges that still hold this country together.In this episode of City Entrepreneur, Victor shares what he learned about community, division, and why entrepreneurs often die deaths of a thousand cuts — but might just be the only thing that unites us.

    53 min

  6. 10/02/2025

    How SendBack Is Fixing The Broken Return System: Shaniqua Jones-Williams| City Entrepreneur S3E7

    Shaniqua Jones-Williams built SendBack after her DIY wedding left her drowning in returns. Instead of waiting in lines, boxing items, and dealing with shipping labels, she imagined a service that comes to your door, repackages everything, and sends it back for you. In this episode of City Entrepreneur, Shaniqua shares how she turned everyday frustration into a logistics startup, the challenges of building from St. Louis, and what it takes to solve a billion-dollar problem that big companies ignored.

    1h 3m

  7. 09/25/2025

    EB Systems Tech Could Transform How Cities Host Global Events: Jon Ruiz| City Entrepreneur S3E6

    When a $30K hotline told him it was the only way to launch his idea, Jon Ruis taught himself to code and built EB Systems from his dorm room. Ten years later, his Bluetooth beacon technology is tackling city-wide challenges — from managing crowds and traffic to helping local businesses thrive during global events

    1h 23m

  8. 09/18/2025

    Why I Couldn't Stay in KC As a Founder | Jonaie Johnson| City Entrepreneur S3E5

    Jonaie Johnson, founder of Interplay, built a smart dog crate startup in Kansas City, pitched it on global stages in Paris, joined Techstars, and is now moving to Chicago. In this episode of City Entrepreneur, she talks about the grind of building hardware, what’s missing in KC’s startup scene, and why some founders feel they have to leave to grow.

    48 min
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City Entrepreneur Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that shares the real stories of ecosystem growth;told by the founders, funders, and leaders driving meaningful change in underdog cities.We amplify what’s working, what’s next, and who’s making it happen.

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  • Creator
    Zik Nwanganga
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    161
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Zik Nwanganga
  • Show Website
    City Entrepreneur