What Kind of GEWKC Attendee Are You? Answer 7 Questions to Find Out
You’re registered for Global Entrepreneurship Week – Kansas City (GEWKC). And you’re ready to hit Union Station and get your entrepreneurship on. But do you know what kind of GEWKC-er you are?
Whether your zodiac sign is Taurus or Pisces, or your color palette is soft autumn or warm spring, GEWKC is the place for you. Take our quiz to find out just what kind of GEWKC attendee you are and how to make the most of your experience Nov. 19–21 at Union Station and 22-23 at locations across the metro!
1. What’s the most important item in your GEWKC go bag?
Business cards — lots of business cards
Spreadsheets and data about your venture
An index card with your first elevator pitch
A notebook and pens for color coding your notes
2. What’s your favorite show about business?
“Mad Men”
“Silicon Valley”
“Shark Tank”
“The Kardashians”
3. What’s your dream GEWKC experience?
You connect with lots of people and start meaningful business relationships.
An investor hands you a check with a bunch of zeroes.
You get honest and actionable feedback on your business idea.
You learn tips to bolster your business and don’t die of introvert awkwardness.
4. What are you paying to attend GEWKC?
Nothing
It’s free
Zero American dollars
Zero Monopoly dollars
5. What’s your favorite attraction in or around Union Station?
Escape Room KC: Teamwork makes the dream work!
Money Museum: Just how heavy is a real gold bar?
Science City: Build! Create! Explore!
Crossroads Art District: Food and art: Who could ask for more?
6. What GEWKC session are you especially excited about?
7. Who is your animal kingdom business coach?
Golden retriever: We meet everyone and learn all about them.
Queen bee: She’s all about managing for growth.
Prairie dog: You might not see the progress yet, but there’s lots of building going on.
Owl: Learn how to observe, then take decisive action.
If you answered …
… mostly 1s: Get your network on!
You’re at GEWKC to make connections. No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, your willingness to listen and share will serve you well. Sessions like Identify and Optimize the Right Social Media Platforms for Your Business and Modern Leadership for the Intelligence Revolution are sure to fill your tank. And don’t miss Ignite Innovation: Lessons from the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference, a panel exploring how to foster business growth.
… mostly 2s: You’re poised to scale, and GEWKC is the place to learn how!
Your business is starting to grow and you want to do it right. Think of GEWKC as a vitamin-filled smorgasbord of healthy fuel for your venture. Check out How We Scaled It. The Three C’s of Success: How to Control Growth will help you get in a growth mindset. Wanna hear what seasoned investors and entrepreneurs have learned? Enjoy the Raising Capital Panel lunch sponsored by Missouri Technology Corporation.
… mostly 3s: You’re in the beginning stages of starting your business!
You’re right where you need to be to start your hustle. GEWKC is the ideal place to find Resource Partners, connect with other entrepreneurs and test your idea. Sessions like From Side Hustle to Main Gig: Master the Transition and Go-To-Market Strategy will help you build a solid foundation. And What I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Business, a breakfast sponsored by Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce, will give you years of entrepreneurial know how.
… mostly 4s: You find business inspiration everywhere!
You’re an eclectic GEWKC-er who will meet a variety of people and learn something from all of them. Create a GEWKC agenda that follows your bliss, and don’t worry about jumping from track to track. Wanna talk startups in Transform Creative Ideas Into an Actual Business and then dig into finances with The Price Is Right! Or Is It? Excellent. We also recommend you veer off the beaten path and join Networking GEW Crossroads Art District Urban Hike.