Grow Your Business. Build Real Relationships.

Jul 30, 4:30 – 6:00 PM (UTC)

Kansas City

723 E 18th St, 723 East 18th Street, Kansas City, 64108

This isn't your typical networking event. Instead of awkward introductions and business card exchanges, we'll spend our time helping one another overcome real business challenges.

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About this event


Join Startup Grind Kansas City and KC Cohort for a Women's Networking Lunch, where ambitious women entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and business owners come together for meaningful connections and collaborative problem-solving.

Whether you're struggling with marketing, sales, operations, hiring, pricing, finance, AI, or simply figuring out your next move, you'll leave with fresh ideas, new connections, and actionable advice from women who genuinely want to see you succeed.

  • No presentation.

  • No sales pitches.

  • Just real conversations and practical solutions.

Networking & Think Tank:

What's Not Working?

Bring your toughest business question.

We'll work together to brainstorm solutions around topics like:

  • Marketing strategy

  • Sales & revenue growth

  • Finance & budgeting

  • Hiring & team building

  • Operations

  • AI & automation

  • Branding

  • Productivity

  • Business growth

Who Should Attend?  This event is perfect for:

  • Women business owners

  • Entrepreneurs

  • Executives

  • Freelancers

  • Creatives

  • Nonprofit leaders

  • Marketing professionals

  • Women looking to grow their network

Whether you've been in business for 20 years or just launched last month, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Leave With:

✔ New business connections

✔ Fresh ideas for your biggest challenge

✔ Practical advice you can implement immediately

✔ New referral opportunities

✔ Encouragement from women who understand the entrepreneurial journey 

Moderators

  • Gabby Starnes

    Helps2

    CEO

  • Carolynn Santos

    InDivEquity Partners

    CEO, Founder,

When

When

Thursday, July 30, 2026
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

Gather, Networking & Grab Lunch (if applicable)
Introductions
Business Think Tank Workshop
Closing Connections & Next Step
Program Ends

Organizers

  • Carolynn Santos

    InDivEquity Partners

    Chapter Director

  • Max Sheffield

    Chapter Volunteer

Global sponsor

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Carta

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