Welcome to NEXTKC
A Community for Emerging Leaders in Kansas City
A curated leadership community focused on meaningful connection, thoughtful conversation, and long-term growth.
About Us
Where Emerging Leaders in Kansas City Connect and Grow
NextKC is a community for emerging leaders in Kansas City who believe growth happens through meaningful connection. We bring together driven professionals to build relationships, share perspectives, and engage in conversations that shape careers and the future of our city.
Intentional Connections
Our gatherings are thoughtfully designed to encourage real conversations and meaningful relationships, not surface-level networking.
Community First
We believe leadership grows stronger in community. NextKC prioritizes trust, collaboration, and long-term connection.
Diverse Perspectives
NextKC brings together emerging leaders from across industries, backgrounds, and experiences to foster richer dialogue and broader thinking.
Kansas City Focused
Rooted in Kansas City, our community is committed to strengthening the region by connecting those shaping what comes next.
Built for the Next Generation of Leaders
NextKC exists for professionals who are stepping into leadership and want to grow with intention. This is not transactional networking or large-scale events. It’s a curated community designed to foster real conversations, thoughtful learning, and long-term relationships.
Here, emerging leaders in Kansas City connect with peers who are motivated, curious, and invested in personal and professional growth.
Past Speakers
Conversations Led by Thoughtful Voices
NextKC gatherings feature speakers and facilitators who bring perspective, experience, and real-world insight to the room.
Joel Goldberg
Sports Broadcaster & Storyteller
Kansas City sports broadcaster and storyteller, sharing insights on leadership, communication, and building authentic relationships.
Andrew Hogan-Rieger
Founder & Community Builder
Founder passionate about intentional leadership, meaningful connection, and creating communities where people and ideas can thrive.
Bryce Crady
Entrepreneur & Investor
Kansas City entrepreneur and investor focused on growth strategy, leadership, and building businesses with intention in a competitive market.
Who This Community Is For
Built for Emerging Leaders
- Early to mid-career professionals
- Individuals who see leadership as something to be developed, not assumed
- People who value authentic relationships over surface-level networking
- Those who want to grow alongside other emerging leaders in Kansas City
If you’re looking for a community that challenges and supports you as you grow, you belong here.
To preserve the quality of conversation and connection, NextKC will cap membership at 50 members beginning in 2026.
Our Moments
Moments That Matter
Contact
Get In Touch
NextKC is a selective community for emerging leaders ready to grow with purpose. If you’re interested in joining a leadership community built on trust, conversation, and connection, we invite you to reach out.