City Entrepreneur

In this compelling episode of City Entrepreneur, host Zik Nwanganga interviews Donald Maxwell, the “Godfather of Development” in Kansas City. Mr. Maxwell has transformed the landscape of the Black community by investing over $100 million in real estate projects. He owns multiple buildings, including two shopping centers that generate millions annually, showcasing his remarkable success and commitm...

In this episode of City Entrepreneur, we sit down with Learie Hercules, the founder of Heft IQ, to explore how AI is revolutionizing supply chain and logistics. Heft IQ’s advanced analytics platform is designed to be the Operating System for Supply Chain & Logistics, enabling real-time decision-making that’s essential for modern e-commerce. Key Topics Covered:AI in Supply Chain: How Heft IQ us...

In this exciting episode, we sit down with an ex-Kansas City Chiefs NFL player who has successfully transitioned into the world of business. Discover how Cyphr, a cutting-edge fintech company, revolutionized his journey by making business loans fast and easy. Join us as we delve into: The unique challenges faced by former athletes entering the business world. How Cyphr's innovative platform si...

This upcoming episode is featuring Blake Herren. A Co-Founder/CEO of Raven Space Systems, a pioneering Kansas City company that has raised over $1.5 million for their revolutionary work in 3D printing space return capsules. Blake and his team are transforming space missions with innovative designs that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of space technology. Tune in on today...

Meet Nick Love, MD, MBA, the CEO/Co-Founder of Love Lifesciences LLC, who has raised over $1 million for their revolutionary Unipen injection technology. Nick and Bradley Hopper, CTO/Co-Founder, are transforming the patient injection experience, aiming to boost medication adherence while reducing development costs and regulatory hurdles. Thank you, Polsinelli and KCSourceLink for being our sponsor...

Welcome to the reality side of City Entrepreneur! 🌟Ever wondered what it’s like to be a single mom with three kids running two small businesses and a nonprofit? 🤯 Join us this Saturday at 1 PM for an inspiring deep dive into the life of Rosana Polanco, the powerhouse behind Micro Campers, Embrace Your Shine, and Sanabraids. Discover how she juggles it all, the challenges she faces, and the trium...

In this episode of City Entrepreneur, we explore how Triumfia Houmbie and Sedric Hibler, co-founders of CodeAlgo, are transforming the educational landscape. Discover their innovative approach to turning today's "iPad kids" into tomorrow's high-earning coders. Learn about their journey, the challenges they faced, and their mission to make coding accessible to underrepresented com...

In this episode, I sit down with Joshua I Lewis, the visionary behind Updown Nightlife App & Kin Seltzer. Discover how Joshua transitioned from creating a nightlife app to launching a successful seltzer brand. He shares his insights on leveraging networks, raising over $3 million, and getting Kin Seltzer into 70+ locations in the KC Metro. Tune in to hear about his innovative strategies and en...

Welcome to the premiere episode of City Entrepreneur! In this series, we champion underserved minority and female founders, innovators, and investors, celebrating their successes and learning from their challenges. In Episode 1, meet your host, Zik Nwanganga, a Nigerian immigrant who arrived in the US as an international student and built a thriving video production business. Zik's passion for...

In our season finale, I dive deep with Victor to dissect the policies he's championing across states, aiming to level the playing field for entrepreneurs. 🌐💼 Plus, we explore the growth trends in KC, uncovering golden opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs.

🌟 In this compelling episode of "Unleashing Resilience," we delve into the extraordinary story of an investor who faced the wrath of Hurricane Katrina, losing everything and left with just a shoebox of hope. 🌀 Join us as we trace his awe-inspiring journey of rebuilding from scratch, defying the odds to emerge not only as a survivor but as a thriving investor. 🏗️ Get ready for a tale of...

Join us on this transformational journey to unlock your inner potential and find true self-connection. 🌟 #healingjourney #selfconnection #transformation " Alex shares her journey as an entrepreneur and how being in tune with nature helps her excel in her daily life. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

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On this episode City Entrepreneur, we meet Kevin McGinnis, President/CEO of Keystone Innovation District; the first ecosystem for Kansas City Entrepreneurs. Kevin shares the entrepreneurship journey that led him to create a hub for all entrepreneurs in KC to collaborate. Follow us on all social media @firedupstudios & @cityentrepreneurFor more info on Keystone Innovation District, visit keysto...

Dr. Shelly Cooper is the founder ComeOnNow! A revenue-generating app that replaces no-show medical appointments with telehealth visits. On the show, she shares what inspired her to start the company. She also talks about her journey as an entrepreneur in the Midwest. Further in our conversation, she drops some entrepreneurship gems for other entrepreneurs who are also the grind. Follow us on all s...

On this episode City Entrepreneur, we meet Kortney Lee, founder of Community Groceries; the first Just-Walk-Out Grocery store in Kansas City. Kortney shares how he built the entire store from scratch. He talks about the challenges he faced bootstrapping the whole project. Kortney is on a mission to ensure that every community has easy access to healthy and affordable groceries. Follow us on all so...

On this episode of City Entrepreneur, we’ll meet Chef. Shanita MacAfee-Byrant, founder of The Prospect KC; a social enterprise supporting communities suffering from food apartheid with improved food access, nutrition education, culinary job training, and entrepreneurship. Chef. Shanita shares her experience with the lack of healthy food in the inner city and how inadequate public transportation fu...

On this episode of City Entrepreneur, we’ll meet Jerren Thornhill, founder of One Pair; a shoe and clothing store owned and operated by the kids of Kansas City. Jerren shares his story of growing up in the inner-city and finding entrepreneurial ways of generating income to feed himself. Looking back, he realized he had no one to mentor him on becoming a better entrepreneur. He saw a gap in his com...