Wichita Startup Week

The Launch Week organizing team extends our sincere thanks to all the incredible organizations, sponsors, and attendees who made this week of programs, workshops, and networking events such a success!

Efforts like these strengthen our entrepreneurial community by connecting business owners to valuable resources and industry experts. Launch Week’s lineup of no-cost sessions wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration and support of our organizational partners and sponsors.

Congratulations to Amarah Gilmore , winner of the 2025 Launch Week Pitch Competition and founder of Zalu: The Recall App, a groundbreaking tool that gives shoppers real-time food recall information right at their fingertips.

With the $5,000 prize, Amarah plans to conduct live grocery testing, launch targeted marketing campaigns, and support app deployment to help families shop smarter and safer.

Zalu believes every cart should inspire confidence. Follow and visit www.zalu.app to stay connected.

📸 Photo Credit: Iesha Henderson

This afternoon's Startup Grind Wichita Fireside Chat—“Thinking BIG as a Launch Market”—brought together a packed-house of entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders for an inspiring conversation. Landon Campbell of Drive Capital and Liam Reilly of KC Rise shared candid insights, personal stories, and practical advice for founders at every stage. Big ideas, real talk, and rare access to Midwest venture leaders—what a session!

Thank you to Startup Grind Wichita, NXTUS and Accelerate Venture Partners for bringing these meaningful connections to Launch Week.