Zik Nwanganga is a Nigerian immigrant and UMKC alumnus whose journey from Aba, Nigeria to Kansas City shaped his passion for entrepreneurship, storytelling, and inclusion. Driven by a commitment to inspire young people to discover their passion, he has built platforms that provide access to resources, opportunities, and community.

In 2019, he launched the FiredUpKC podcast, which grew into FiredUp Studios, a production company helping brands and entrepreneurs share their stories. He later created City Entrepreneur, a Netflix-style talk show spotlighting diverse founders making an impact in their communities.