What We Do
New2KC helps recently relocated professionals & new businesses meaningfully integrate into Kansas City's tech, startup, investor, and entrepreneurial community through networking, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities.
Our Vision
At New2KC, our vision is to provide a space where creativity and innovation can thrive. We believe that our space can be a catalyst for positive change and we are committed to making a difference in our community.
BioNexus KC
KC Tech Council
Startland News
BioNexus KC promotes collaboration in life sciences, driving innovation and growth in biotechnology and healthcare while enhancing research and workforce development in the Kansas City region.
Startland News
KC Tech Council
Startland News
Startland News is Kansas City’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship stories. Join to access their email newsletter, plug into their events, and get to know KC’s growing startup ecosystem.
KC Tech Council
KC Tech Council
KC Tech Council
The KC Tech Council connects, supports, and promotes Kansas City’s technology community, driving innovation, workforce development, and advocacy to position KC as a leading tech hub in the Midwest.
KCSourceLink
Keystone District
Keystone District
KCSourceLink connects and empowers KC's entrepreneurs with resources and networks, fostering collaboration and innovation to help businesses thrive and strengthen the region’s economy as a hub for entrepreneurial success.
Keystone District
Keystone District
Keystone District
Keystone District drives innovation and economic growth through collaboration, creating a vibrant ecosystem that accelerates ideas, builds connections, and fosters transformative solutions for a thriving future in Kansas City.
TeamKC
Keystone District
TeamKC
Discover KC’s vibrant communities, lifestyle amenities, and career opportunities with TeamKC, providing valuable resources and insights to help individuals and businesses succeed in the region’s dynamic talent ecosystem.
OUR TEAM
Jessica Powell
Jessica Powell
Jessica Powell
Jessica Powell is a key figure in KC’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. She leverages her expertise in organizational development and strategic partnerships to make a lasting impact. At Startland, she led the annual Startup Crawl, connecting hundreds to the local startup scene. She facilitated $1M in resources for early-stage companies through
Jessica Powell is a key figure in KC’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. She leverages her expertise in organizational development and strategic partnerships to make a lasting impact. At Startland, she led the annual Startup Crawl, connecting hundreds to the local startup scene. She facilitated $1M in resources for early-stage companies through KC Collective. As co-producer of Startup Hustle, she helped the podcast reach 7 million downloads, sharing startup stories worldwide.
Jessica’s commitment shines through her leadership in Back2KC, which has reconnected nearly 200 former Kansas Citians to the city’s business scene since 2018 through Back2KC.
Darcy Howe
Jessica Powell
Jessica Powell
Darcy Howe is the Founder and Managing Director of KCRise Fund, a venture capital co-investment fund fueling early-stage businesses in the Kansas City area. With over three decades of investment expertise, Darcy has played an instrumental role in driving innovation in the Midwest. Her leadership extends to creating Back2KC, an annual eve
Darcy Howe is the Founder and Managing Director of KCRise Fund, a venture capital co-investment fund fueling early-stage businesses in the Kansas City area. With over three decades of investment expertise, Darcy has played an instrumental role in driving innovation in the Midwest. Her leadership extends to creating Back2KC, an annual event that reconnects successful professionals with their targeted KC community to reignite their ties to the community. Known for her collaborative approach, Darcy champions transformative business models with lasting impact, shaping Kansas City into a vibrant hub of venture capital and growth.