How to Be an Authentic Leader: AI, VC, and Startup Culture with Amy Brown

Authenticx has grown 1,672% in the last 3 years according to the INC 5000 list.

That was enough growth to land Amy Brown and her band of Authentizens at number 349 on the list, making them the fastest growing private company in Indiana.

Authenticx has raised more than $28 million in venture funding. But it wasn't too long ago Amy Brown walked the Monon trail listening to an audiobook to learn what venture capital was.

Amy Brown is the Founder and CEO of Authenticx, a machine learning software that analyzes millions of conversations to find tendencies and trends that healthcare organizations use to make educated decisions.

The business has more than 100 employees (or Authentizens), and is growing like crazy. We're excited to have Amy on the show to learn from the growth and challenges she has faced as a successful mom and startup entrepreneur.

Be sure to check out these great clips from the show:

• [10:05] The problem of unstructured data in healthcare organizations
• [20:42] The importance of understanding the humanity in AI
• [30:19] The decision to seek venture capital
• [33:26] Building an authentic culture

Get IN. is the show focused on the unfolding stories and most extraordinary innovations happening in the heartland today. Get IN. is brought to you by Powderkeg and Elevate Ventures.

In our conversation with Amy, you will learn about:

• Venture Capital and Authenticity: Amy shares her experiences with investor pitches, her decision to seek venture capital funding, and the importance of authenticity in her company culture.
• From Farm to Tech: Amy's entrepreneurial journey began at a young age, influenced by her parents' farm upbringing. She shares her early venture into the baby product market and the invaluable lessons she learned from it.
• Building a Strong Culture Virtually: Amy discusses the challenges of building a strong culture in a virtual or hybrid work environment and shares how Authenticx fosters a sense of community among its employees.

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Get IN. is the show focused on the unfolding stories and most extraordinary innovations happening in the heartland today. The show is hosted by Christopher (Toph) Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures and Matt Hunckler, CEO of Powderkeg. Get IN. is brought to you by Powderkeg and Elevate Ventures.

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