To make TBKC 2011 twice as exciting as last year’s conference, we’re bringing in the big guns—Silicon Valley style. Join us at Think Big Kansas City and interact with entrepreneurs from across the nation—and yes, even from the Silicon Valley hotspot.

Last week our writer, Allison Way, sat down with Scott Mize, a Silicon Valley venture development executive, to talk about his excitement for Think Big Kansas City and how Kansas City is becoming its own version of the California hotspot. With questions like, “Do you think we can bring the Silicon Valley approach to the Midwest?” and “Why is entrepreneurship so important to bring to KC?”, Scott Mize digs deep into the roots of entrepreneurship in our in-depth question-and-answer session found on the TBKC blog. Read all about Scott Mize’s excitement for TBKC and how the Midwest is becoming its very own Silicon Prairie on the Think Big Kansas City blog now! Click here to read the blog.

There's a lot of hype going around about Pitch Big. Maybe because it's an entrepreneur's potential shot at making it big. Maybe because of the three outstanding panel judges. Maybe because nothing like it has never been done in Kansas City.

Because of the hype, we have had a lot of inquiries, questions, and applications thrown our way about Pitch Big. Now, we've got your answers.

What will it take to win Pitch Big?

Think Big Partners writer, Allison Way, sat down with Chris Geisert (one of the Pitch Big judges) to find out exactly what it will take to win the competition and the opportunity to launch a startup. Read our blog to find out how to win over Pitch Big judge, Chris Geisert.

Apply for Pitch Big today!

Tamara Christensen, director of research at R&D will be speaking at Think Big Kansas City this year all about creativity, innovation, and thinking outside of the box (and maybe outside of your comfort zone!). To learn more about what Tamara has to offer TBKC, I conducted an awesome Q&A session with this dynamic speaker. Check out Tamara's answers on our Think Big Kansas City blog!

Don't forget to register for Think Big Kansas City, happening May 24, 2011 at the Kansas City Convention Center. You'll see dynamite speakers just like Tamara at the event as well as the Pitch Big business plan competition, keynote speaker Bill Rancic, and a startup expo that will blow you away! Register now while tickets are still cheap!