Kansas City
City Leaders
Shane Hackett
Legion Capital
Shane Hackett is Co-Founder and Board Member at Legion Capital, a private equity lender focused on real estate development. He also serves as Chairman of the Board and Partner at MarketLeverage, an Inc. 100-ranked advertising firm. Additionally, Shane is the Executive Director of Heartland Soccer Association, which operates the largest soccer league and tournaments in the United States.
Shane has extensive experience in leadership, having served as President of PRM Media Direct, co-created the Success Magazine Conferences, and held executive roles at radio stations KGU-AM, KTSS-FM, and WTIX-AM. He has also founded, sold, and invested in multiple technology companies.
In his nonprofit work, Shane is actively involved in building orphanages and supporting microfinance projects in developing countries through The Global Orphan Project. He also serves on the board of Kansas Youth Soccer and the Harlaxton Society.
Shane graduated with a BA in Communication and Public Relations from William Jewell College and studied international business and literature at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England. His skills include integrated marketing, private equity investing, and business growth.
Travis Wright
The bad crypto podcast
Travis Wright is a well-known figure in the crypto world, serving as co-host of The Bad Crypto Podcast, a show dedicated to simplifying blockchain and cryptocurrency topics for a broad audience. In addition to podcasting, Wright is a marketing technologist, author, keynote speaker, and blockchain advisor. His diverse background includes expertise in digital marketing, technology, and blockchain advisory services, making him a sought-after voice in the crypto and NFT space. Wright has also co-authored the book Digital Sense and has contributed to various media outlets, offering insights into emerging technologies.
He continues to be a prominent speaker and influencer, sharing his knowledge of blockchain, crypto, and digital innovation through conferences and other engagements.