Our Impact

We are focused on the dual pillars of impact and viability. We aspire to accelerate companies that have the potential to make a big impact for students in Kansas City and across the country.

 

OVERALL IMPACT

We’ve supported 61 entrepreneurs, representing 37 companies, through our Pilot Research Program.
Their education innovations have reached over 4 million students world-wide!

37

Companies

61

Entrepreneurs

5M+

Students

ALUMNI

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$19M+

Capital Raised

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1413

School Districts

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236

Jobs Created

ALUMNI DEMOGRAPHICS

We serve a diverse group of entrepreneurs, helping to elevate the voice of founders that the traditional entrepreneurial ecosystem overlooks; and, importantly, championing innovators that are representative of the schools they serve.

 

44%

of our Alumni identify as BIPOC

56%

of our alumni identify as female

 
 

ANNUAL REPORT

Learn more about our impact in our 2021 Annual Report!

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