Elevate Ventures already looking ahead to next year’s Rally conference
But the Indiana Economic Development Corp., which provided $1.5 million for this year’s conference, hasn’t yet decided whether to invest in a 2024 event.
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Former Colts great Peyton Manning discusses football, business success at Rally
In a conversation with former Indiana Gov. and Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, Manning discussed his career, family, leadership and post-football business endeavors.
Entrepreneur Scott Dorsey, Purdue chief Mung Chiang talk leadership, more at Rally conference
Their conversation touched on topics ranging from leadership advice to Indiana’s entrepreneurial climate to Purdue University’s plans to expand its Indianapolis presence.
Podcaster Guy Raz offers business insights at Rally
Media personality Guy Raz, host of the podcast “How I Built This,” addressed a range of topics on Wednesday as a keynote speaker at the Rally innovation conference in downtown Indianapolis.
Biz founders: Indiana’s collaborative spirit helps spur innovation
A panel of business owners shared their thoughts on launching a company in the state at the Indiana Technology and Innovation Association event held in conjunction with the Rally innovation conference.
Ilya Rekhter: How I recruited Megawatt’s founding team
In this week’s column, I focus on how we recruited Megawatt’s team, and more specifically, where I was able to find people crazy enough to join me on this startup adventure.
Indianapolis startup Bereave aims to improve funeral planning
Bereave, which launched quietly in 2021, is developing an online platform where individuals can preplan the details of their funerals. The company is working to raise close to $1 million in “friends and family” funding
Indianapolis Motor Speedway to host ‘Shark Tank’ casting call
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway open casting call represents the first step toward making an on-air “Shark Tank” pitch.
State tool connects Hoosier entrepreneurs with resources
ConnectIND has a portal with information on everything from funding sources to coworking spaces to business incubators. It also has a network of 10 navigators being hired around the state to offer free guidance and support for the portal’s users.
Purdue, High Alpha partner on business, startup programs to be housed at Bottleworks
High Alpha’s space in the Bottleworks District will house Purdue executive education programs in the Mitch Daniels School of Business alongside Purdue-connected inventors and entrepreneurs.
Magic Johnson to speak at Rally conference in Indianapolis
Basketball-star-turned-entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be among the keynote speakers at the Rally innovation conference in August, event organizers announced Tuesday.
Podcaster Raz announced as keynote speaker for Rally innovation conference
Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures, which is organizing the first-time event, announced Guy Raz on Tuesday as the first keynote speaker for the event.
VeeCon creator sees big potential in NFTs beyond digital art
Marketing guru, public speaker and entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, who is Indianapolis this week for his VeeCon convention, is bullish on NFTs.
UPDATE: Bill Oesterle, influential leader in politics and business, dies at 57
Oesterle’s long list of accomplishments included co-founding and serving as CEO of Indianapolis-based Angie’s List and persuading Mitch Daniels to run for governor.
Emerging hardtech field offers opportunities
Indiana’s business, academic and economic development leaders see the industry as a huge opportunity for the state.
Coming off record fundraising year, Indiana’s life science sector looks for even more capital in 2023
Inventors and entrepreneurs who don’t have a track record face the biggest challenges, a panel of experts said Friday morning at IBJ’s Life Sciences Power Breakfast.
Bluebeard chef Abbi Merriss gains acclaim with comfort food, upscale cuisine
The restaurant emerged 11 years ago in a previously abandoned Fletcher Place building, immediately gathering accolades and contributing to the city’s ascent as a culinary destination.
IBJ Podcast: Indiana’s Jiffy Lube guru on art, entrepreneurism, police relations and March Madness laundry
Steve Sanner is owner and president of Jiffy Lube of Indiana, which counts 51 locations and about 510 employees altogether.
Elevate Ventures launching new multiday innovation conference
The new event, called Rally, will take place at the Indiana Convention Center and feature a $5 million pitch competition, more than 200 speakers, and opportunities for entrepreneurs to demonstrate their innovations and meet individually with potential investors.
Design firm embraces downtown’s St. Joseph neighborhood
Loree Everette’s biggest concern about downtown has nothing to do with the typical complaints involving homelessness, safety or cleanliness. It’s that living downtown has become so popular it’s unaffordable for too many people.