Kiley Grimes is the Head of Ecosystem at Redbud VC, the early-stage venture fund co-founded by the founders of EquipmentShare, based in Columbia, Missouri. A 2025 Mizzou BSBA graduate, she built Soundcheck - a 24/7 on-demand music practice studio in Columbia's North Village Arts District - from a $6,500 seed check to profitability in under a year, winning $10,000 at Entrepreneur Quest along the way. Equal parts operator and community builder, she now channels that founder instinct into growing Redbud's startup ecosystem across the Heartland.
Brussels-based startup PR powerhouse and Ukraine's tech ambassador. Inna is a solo adventurer and community builder who founded the UTEW Tech Tribe (3,300+ members). She specializes in bridging ecosystems, government relations, and helping startups navigate European markets with a focus on Web3 and ROI-driven strategy.