Introducing the 2026 AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition Top 10 Finalists  - AltCap

2026-11-18 · 16:30:00 · Kansas City

30 W Pershing Rd, 64108

Ten finalists present their businesses at the Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre during Global Entrepreneurship Week KC, competing for cash awards including a thirty-five thousand dollar grand prize.

AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition celebrates its 11th year with the 'To The Stars' theme, featuring top 10 finalists competing for a $35,000 grand prize. The live event includes pitch video screenings, a live Fan Favorite vote, and networking during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Hosted by Glenn Robinson, the event is free and open to the public.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Local founders, early-stage operators, and supporters of the Kansas City startup community will gain practical insight into how peers frame their value propositions under competition rules. It also offers an easy entry point for entrepreneurs curious about AltCap programming.

What happens

Ten finalist pitch videos are screened inside Union Station, hosted by Glenn Robinson under the To The Stars theme. Attendees participate directly through a live Fan Favorite vote, alongside dedicated time set aside for networking.

Who's in the room

Participants include featured founders Easton Koch of BONICEL DENIM, alongside Madeline Johnson and Arden Pearson of Missouri Kansas Queer Law. Representatives from AltCap, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, and IRIS Creative also join the crowd.

How to prepare

Review the competing businesses beforehand if you want to gauge your own evaluation against the live Fan Favorite vote. Bring concise summaries of your current venture and active business cards to make the most of the open networking blocks.

Organizer: AltCap

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At a glance

Tickets
Free
Theme
To The Stars
Prizes
$35,000 grand prize, $20,000 second-place prize, and $5,000 Fan Favorite cash prize
Sectors
Agnostic

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Glenn Robinson — Host (Host)
  • Arden Pearson — Attorney & Co-founder, Missouri Kansas Queer Law (Speaker)
  • Easton Koch — Founder, BONICEL DENIM (Speaker)
  • Madeline Johnson — Attorney & Co-founder, Missouri Kansas Queer Law (Speaker)

Sponsors and partners

  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City
  • IRIS Creative

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