Why Silicon Valley Is Investing in Small Indiana Towns | Brandon Noll, Plug and Play

On today's show I sat down with Brandon Noll, director of Indiana operations for Plug and Play.

We discuss the vibrant med tech and orthopedic industry in Warsaw, Indiana, the impact of global innovation platforms like Plug and Play, and Noll's personal journey from a small rural farm in Pleasant Lake, Indiana, to leading startup acceleration efforts.

Our conversation covers the growth of startups in Indiana, the role of investment and corporate partnerships, and the importance of community support in fostering innovation.

Noll also dives into his background, from working in finance to coaching middle school football, and the vision for Indiana's future in the global innovation landscape.

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You are going to learn about: - Why Warsaw Is the "Orthopedic Capital of the World" - The Impact of Global Innovation Platforms - The Growth of Startups in Indiana

Thank you to our partners: Rare Saint

Check out these great clips from the show: 00:52 Guest Introduction: Brandon Noll, Plug and Play Indiana 01:34 Growing Up in Rural Indiana 05:04 College and Early Career 11:36 Challenges and Opportunities in Finance 29:37 Economic Development and Plug and Play 39:45 The Lucky Building and Its Startups 40:17 Expanding to Sunnyvale: Plug and Play's Growth 40:45 Global Accelerator Programs and Investments 42:11 Corporate Innovation and Industry Verticals 42:45 Med Tech Startups in Indiana 49:50 The Role of Venture Capital in Indiana 01:01:15 Warsaw: The Orthopedic Capital of the World 01:10:02 Hidden Gems and Future Plans 01:15:24 Final Thoughts and Indiana's Potential

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