KC Cohort: The “Now What?” Session for Women 4+ Years in Business
Schedule
Fri Feb 27 2026 at 07:30 am to 09:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery | Kansas City, MO
About this Event
Kansas City Shows Up Beautifully for Startups.
Accelerators. Incubators. Pitch nights. Launch energy.
But what about the women who are already 4, 5, 6+ years in?
The ones who built the thing…
…and now are asking:
- Why does growth feel more complex now?
- How do I scale without burning out?
- What does intentional growth actually look like?
- How do I build something sustainable — not just successful?
This Is Not Just a Networking Event.
This is a conversation.
A small, intentional working session for women who are past launch mode and ready to think differently about their next chapter.
No pitches.
No panels.
No pressure to perform.
Just real dialogue with other established business owners navigating the same stage.
What to Expect
✔ Guided conversation + collaborative brainstorming
✔ Insight from peers in years 4+ of business
✔ Space to think strategically (not reactively)
✔ A different kind of room — one built for where you are now
Who This Is For
Women who:
- Have been in business 4+ years
- Are no longer in startup mode
- Want clarity before their next move
- Are craving depth over networking
Details
📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Messenger Coffee — Dunlop Room
Kansas City, MO
Coffee available for purchase downstairs. Come caffeinated and ready to think.
Why We’re Gathering Now
With several long-standing women’s communities shifting or closing, we saw an opportunity to create space — not to replace them — but to support women entering a different phase of business.
This is the first KC Cohort gathering of 2026, hosted by:
Gabby Starnes (Helps2) and Carolynn Santos (IndiVequity)
Where is it happening?
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery, 1624 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.51

















