Kansas Citians may not realize the good fortune they've incurred with the arrival of the area's latest accelerator firm, Techstars. Sure, the Boulder-based group's presence has added exposure to the Kansas City tech scene through the Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator leader. But what's more is Techstars' propensity to bolster communities in which it spreads roots.

Image: Bobby Burch | KCBJ Attendees chat during the Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator’s open house.