Common questions about KYX and how we're building Louisville's startup ecosystem.
KYX is a concentrated effort to build Louisville's startup ecosystem by focusing on high-agency founders and builders. We're not a traditional accelerator—we're building toward a venture studio model.
Show up to our events, build something impressive, and demonstrate high-agency execution. We're looking for people who are already shipping products and acquiring customers.
Cinderblock is our initial prototype for building toward a Brickyard-style venture studio. It's a selective, execution-focused program for the most dedicated founders.
No. We're focused on execution and traction, not funding stage. Whether you're bootstrapped or funded, what matters is that you're building and growing.
Louisville has limited resources and talent. By concentrating our efforts on the most promising founders, we can create outsized impact and build a critical mass of successful companies.
We're execution-focused, not networking-focused. No panels or generic events—just building, shipping, and growing. We're building toward a venture studio model with aligned incentives.
We measure success by the number of revenue generating startups created in Louisville. Our goal is to systematically identify and accelerate the best local founders.
We're a pending 501c3 nonprofit organization, focused on building Louisville's startup ecosystem through education, community building, and direct support for founders.
Based in Louisville, Kentucky. We're committed to building the local ecosystem and creating opportunities for founders and builders in our community.
As a 501c3, our focus is on founders learning, growing, and building successful companies.
Have more questions? Show up to our events and ask them in person. We're building this together.
