Welcome to the first in our “3Q4”
series. In this blog series, we’ll be asking three
questions of Ambassadors and Mentors of ICT Unconference. Everyone in this series is a champion of entrepreneurship and
innovation in Wichita, Kan., including our first guest, Kenton Hansen.
Wichita native Kenton Hansen is the
founder of Wichita’s first creative coworking space, the Labor Party. The space brings together many of Wichita’s entrepreneurs and
innovators like startups, designers, developers and writers. Hansen also has his hands in several startup and tech companies, both as an
advisor and as a member of the team. As you can
see, Hansen is a perfect Ambassador to the unconference that is all about
bringing Wichita’s entrepreneurs, investors and innovators together.
Q1. What does the ICT Unconference
mean to Wichita?
It means that the people in Wichita are
ready to talk about how to make our city a better place. It means that while we
may live in the "biggest small town," there are some who are ready to
try something new and untested.
Q2. Any predictions about how the
Unconference will be received or how companies will be impacted?
I've had a lot of people contact me once
they knew that I was involved, asking if they should attend. I have said, in
every case, yes. I think people will meet new investors, new mentors and new
entrepreneurs. I think people will learn about ideas, solutions, problems, and
possibilities they didn't know existed in Wichita.
Q3. What kinds of interactions are
you hoping to experience or see during the Unconference?
I am most excited for the chance to
understand a new point of view. I survey the environment and draw conclusions,
but I think there are enough people with unique experiences that I will walk
away with a completely new perspective.
Meet Kenton Hansen and all
of our unconference Ambassadors at ICT Unconference on April 22. Get your tickets today!
