Letter from the CEO is a quarterly series by KC G.I.F.T. CEO Brandon Calloway. This article originally appeared in The Kansas City Defender. Photo Courtesy: TK Good morning, Kansas City. Over the past 6+ years I have had the privilege of listening to more than 300 business pitches, to evaluate their readiness for funding. Based on their pitch, I must give a recommendation regarding whether that business should be funded, or not. These were not small decisions either. My votes