The Founders Pitch KC convenes entrepreneurs, small and mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, and the organizations that support them during 2026 World Largest Soccer Tournament in Kansas City, a moment when the sports economy creates extraordinary opportunities for visibility, connection, and growth.
About Us
- At the heart of The Founders Pitch is carefully curated content and experiences that bring together leaders from business, sport, policy, finance, health, education, and culture. Programming is designed to explore how the sports economy shapes consumer behavior, innovation, workforce development, and community investment and how entrepreneurs and partner organizations can engage it more intentionally to drive growth.
Across all sponsor and participation levels, The Founders Pitch delivers:
High-quality Thought Leadership
from local and national voices
Practical, Accessible Conversations
tied to entrepreneurship, professional, and business growth
Curated Networking
that fosters meaningful, cross-sector relationships
Shared Moments
that combine content, connection, and the energy of the global game
From TICO
At Tico, we are thrilled to bring The Founders Pitch to Kansas City during the 2026 World Largest Soccer Tournament, a unique moment when the sports economy opens doors for entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofits to gain visibility, build connections, and accelerate growth. Our goal is to create an environment where ideas meet opportunity: carefully curated programming will convene leaders from business, sports, policy, finance, health, education, and culture to explore how the sports economy shapes innovation, consumer behavior, workforce development, and community investment. Through high-quality thought leadership, practical conversations, and curated networking, participants will engage in meaningful, cross-sector relationships while experiencing the energy and excitement of the global game. With dynamic content delivered via panels, short-form talks, live podcasts, and interactive discussions, The Founders Pitch is designed to inspire, connect, and empower entrepreneurs and organizations to leverage this extraordinary moment for growth.
- CiCi Rojas & Oscar Monterroso
Our Strategy for Success
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Curate High-Impact Content
We carefully design programming that brings together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to share actionable insights. By focusing on topics that connect the sports economy to business growth, innovation, and community impact, we ensure every session delivers value and relevance for participants.
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Foster Meaningful Connections
Networking at The Founders Pitch KC goes beyond exchanging business cards. Through curated discussions, interactive moments, and targeted sessions, we create opportunities for cross-sector relationships that lead to collaboration, partnerships, and lasting impact.
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Leverage the Energy of the Global Game
Timing The Founders Pitch KC alongside the 2026 World Largest Soccer Tournament allows us to harness the excitement of a worldwide sporting event. By integrating sports, culture, and entrepreneurship, we create shared experiences that inspire engagement, spark creativity, and amplify visibility for participants and partners.
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Empower Actionable Growth
Every session and interaction is designed to translate ideas into measurable outcomes. By connecting participants with the right resources, strategies, and partners, we ensure that entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations leave with practical tools to accelerate growth and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Community, Production & Media Partners
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