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FIND YOUR PEOPLE

From fresh ideas to fresh starts, we'll helps you find your people and grow with purpose.
New2KC exists to support all things new to Kansas City—new residents, new businesses, new ideas, and new connections. Whether you’re relocating, launching something, or looking to expand your network, New2KC helps you find your people and take your next step. By linking fresh energy with aligned local leaders already in the space, we build a stronger, more connected KC.
It’s a resource for fresh starts and new ideas, rooted in community and collaboration.
New2KC is a community inspired by the success of Back2KC.
While Back2KC reconnects professionals with their hometown’s innovation scene (we all know, it’s not the same KC they left), New2KC welcomes new Founders, Investors and Tech Professionals eager to plug in and grow in Kansas City.

New2KC helps recently relocated professionals & new businesses confidently navigate and meaningfully integrate into Kansas City's tech, startup, investor, and entrepreneurial community through networking, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities.
This community serves as a gateway for folks relocating to or rediscovering the region - helping them plug into local opportunities, meet like-minded peers, and navigate KC’s often hard-to-break into business and social landscape.
Through curated introductions, ambassador connections, community events, and ongoing storytelling, we help new residents not only find their people but also contribute to shaping the future of Kansas City.

We aim for KC to be a place where every newcomer, individual or business, can quickly feel connected, supported, and inspired to thrive here.
By creating authentic relationships and pathways into the local tech, startup, and investor ecosystem, we strive to ensure that KC is not only a welcoming place to land but also a community where talent chooses to stay, build, and lead.
Sometimes establishing your place in KC requires more than time. By fostering authentic relationships and collaboration, we’re helping new residents integrate faster, contribute sooner, and feel a genuine sense of belonging in the community they now call home.
Bringing people together is our jam.
We design and host invite-only meetups, panels, and deal-forward gatherings that create real relationships and next steps.
New2KC’s Ambassador Program connects local leaders with newcomers to support their integration into Kansas City’s professional and entrepreneurial scene.
Monthly, high-value meetup opportunities tailored to our partners biz dev needs and our community's interests. Bring smart people together and they'll do smart things.
KC wins when silos fall. We make purposeful, warm introductions—curated for fit and momentum—so you skip the gatekeepers and start real conversations faster.
Provide skills training to the KC community! We love offering focused sessions that accelerate understanding and action— and more importantly...spark real connections.
Everyone who loves KC — whether you're new, back, or local — and wants a faster, more meaningful way to meet the people, support businesses, spark ideas , and unlock opportunities here.
We cut through the noise and break down silos — saving you years of trial and error. It shouldn't take a lifetime to find your people in KC! From curated intros to insider guides, we get you to the right people, places, and possibilities fast.
Back2KC: Our return-to-KC 8th Annual event (September 19,2025)
New2KC: Meetups, mentorship, and networking support
Online ecosystem map: Investor communities, B2B networks, accelerators, and more
Back2KC: Annually in September (Plaza Art Fair Weekend)
New2KC: Meetups, fireside chats, ecosystem deep dives as often as our schedules allow. Check out the events page.
Live Stats: 38 people moved back after attending Back2KC, 300+ people now part of the New2KC Community
Our goal? One conversation, one intro, one opportunity can change a life — or a region.
Not at all. We serve senior leaders, mid-career professionals, startup folks, creative minds, and anyone who cares about the future of Kansas City — and wants real, personal connection.
Visit our "Get Involved" page to explore sponsorship tiers — or email us directly for custom opportunities. We love designing flexible, high-impact partnerships.
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