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It’s ‘the place that everyone wants to be’: Why Techstars could be back in KC for more than just hugs

By Tommy Felts / February 27, 2026

Five years after Techstars left Kansas City, the global startup accelerator’s co-founder and CEO teased a comeback for the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. “We’re going to try to figure out how to continue to be a part of the Kansas City startup community,” David Cohen told a crowd of founders, investors, advocates, and Techstars alumni Thursday…

Techstars returning to KC for one-night-only meetup; teasing what’s next for the global accelerator

By Tommy Felts / January 16, 2026

It’s easy to take for granted just how far the Kansas City entrepreneurial ecosystem has come, John Fein shared. Kansas City-based Firebrand Ventures is teaming up with the global startup accelerator Techstars for a Community Meetup 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at Grand Cafe on the Plaza. The event is free but space…

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