Get IN. with Nate Spangle

Every 39 seconds someone falls victim to a cyber attack. We found that stat on Trava's website while we were prepping for our interview with their CEO, Jim Goldman and it blew our minds. That means in the time it takes you to listen to this episode of Get IN. 65 cyber-attacks will happen. By the end of the episode, you will learn a few quick tips on how to make sure you're not a liability at your company. Jim Goldman is the co-founder and CEO of Trava Security. Trava is an Indianapolis tech company that helps protect small and medium-sized businesses from the potential damage of cyber threats. They are a Top 100 Tech Company in Cybersecurity and recently accepted their award onstage at Rally, the largest cross-sector Innovation Conference in the World. Before co-founding Trava, Jim worked as a professor at Purdue for 20 years, as well as ExactTarget, Salesforce, and the FBI. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [10:31] Starting a Consulting Company [19:55] Protecting Yourself from Cybersecurity Attacks [23:50] The Role of Industry Experience in Entrepreneurship Education [34:44] Changing target market and impacting the insurance industry [37:10] Growing a company during a pandemic [40:34] Trava's Superpower… Company 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 Jim, you will learn about: Transitioning from Academia to Industry: Jim's transition from academia to the private sector, particularly during ExactTarget's rapid growth phase, offers valuable insights for those considering a similar path. The Power of a Strong Team and Positive Culture: Jim highlighted the importance of building a company where everyone loves to come to work every day, a principle he and his co-founder prioritized when building Trava Security. Cybersecurity Quick Hitters: As a former cyber forensics expert for the FBI, Jim shared his unique perspective on the nature of malware and cyber-attacks, emphasizing the need for individuals and companies to be vigilant. If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking on Apple Podcasts incredibly! Thank you so much! 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. Want to get connected with other leaders in the Powderkeg community? Are you interested in joining the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley? Apply for Powderkeg Premium Membership today. Interested in starting your own Podcast? Casted is THE first and only podcast and video marketing platform made SPECIFICALLY for B2B brands. The platform makes it possible to publish, syndicate, amplify, and measure the value of your podcast and video content And if you're a startup, Casted offers their for Startups program that might be for you — offering exclusive deep discounts of up to 82% off retail price for qualifying startups. Connect with Casted at Casted.us/powderkeg.

In Malcolm Gladwell's bestseller, Outliers, it says it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become a master of any skill. According to a quick search on Podchaser, Guy Raz has published over 1,294 podcast episodes 🤯. He is one of the most well-known creators and on the episode, Guy shared several industry secrets to help level up your content. The tips Guy shares can be used to level up any conversation, regardless of if it's being recorded or not. We sat down with world-renowned podcast host, Guy Raz, at the first Rally conference in Indianapolis earlier this year. Guy Raz is the founder and CEO of Built-It Productions. The company behind some of the most well-known podcasts like How I Built This and The Great Creators. Guy has interviewed and profiled more than 10,000 people including Bill Gates, Condoleezza Rice, Jimmy Carter, Al Gore, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Eminem, Taylor Swift, and many, many others. Guy was a keynote speaker at Rally, the largest global cross-sector innovation conference, and stopped by for a quick episode of Get IN. 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 Guy, you will learn about: Keys to creating amazing content How to grow from failure Tips for conducting a good interview This conversation took place at Rally, the Largest Global Cross-Sector Innovation Conference. Rally forges and celebrates cross-sector connections between companies, entrepreneurs, investors and universities from across the globe and features a $5M cash IN-Prize pitch competition, 1:1 investor meetups, a demo arena, content sessions and more. Rally 2024 will take place from August 27-29, 2024 in downtown Indianapolis. Register now for early bird prices. 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. If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking on Apple Podcasts incredibly! Thank you so much! Want to get connected with other leaders in the Powderkeg community? Are you interested in joining the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley? Apply for Powderkeg Premium Membership today. Interested in starting your own Podcast? Casted is THE first and only podcast and video marketing platform made SPECIFICALLY for B2B brands. The platform makes it possible to publish, syndicate, amplify, and measure the value of your podcast and video content And if you're a startup, Casted offers their for Startups program that might be for you — offering exclusive deep discounts of up to 82% off retail price for qualifying startups. Connect with Casted at Casted.us/powderkeg.

Entrepreneurship comes in all shapes, sizes, and avenues. Whether you are raising VC to go all in on a startup or you are championing a new initiative at a Fortune 100 company, there is a way to incorporate the entrepreneurial mindset into whatever you are doing. We sat down with Noel Paul to talk about how he developed the entrepreneurial mindset at Indiana behemoths Eli Lilly & Elanco, and how that has fueled his success in launching Tiger Careers and Consulting. Noel Paul is the CEO of Tiger Careers and Consulting. Prior to starting Tiger Careers in 2018, Noel Paul was the Global Leader of Corporate Responsibility at Elanco and the Global Program Leader for International MBA Recruiting at Eli Lilly. He has also been an executive Mentor at Purdue Foundry, an accelerator and incubator program in Indiana. He works with the International Center, and coaches expats through his consulting work at his company, Tiger Careers and Consulting. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [2:33] Memories from Pakistan and moving to the United States [11:48] Taking a chance on Lilly [15:30] Paying it forward [17:47] Tips for success at a large corporation [26:33] Corporate Innovation success and failure [27:35]Securing corporate clients for startups [32:38] Importance of finishing the job and building relationships [40:27] Entrepreneurial experience in corporate social responsibility 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 Noel, you will learn about: The Power of Relationships: Noel highlights the importance of building strategic external relationships, especially in a startup environment. He also acknowledges the value of internal relationships within a large organization. Innovating via Intrapreneurship: Noel shares his gratifying entrepreneurial experience of securing a $3 million grant from the Gates Foundation to commercialize animal health products for smallholder farmers in East Africa. Climbing The Corporate Ladder: Noel's career path took him from civil engineering to HR and global marketing at Eli Lilly. His time at Lilly taught him the importance of continuous improvement and the value of a supportive company culture. If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking on Apple Podcasts incredibly! Thank you so much! 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. Want to get connected with other leaders in the Powderkeg community? Are you interested in joining the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley? Apply for Powderkeg Premium Membership today. Interested in starting your own Podcast? Casted is THE first and only podcast and video marketing platform made SPECIFICALLY for B2B brands. The platform makes it possible to publish, syndicate, amplify, and measure the value of your podcast and video content And if you're a startup, Casted offers their for Startups program that might be for you — offering exclusive deep discounts of up to 82% off retail price for qualifying startups. Connect with Casted at Casted.us/powderkeg.

"I'm a down-and-to-the-right guy" are words you almost never hear in tech. Especially not from a serial entrepreneur with two previous exits to his name. Dan Hanrahan told us that his most valuable day at a company is the first. After that his value goes down and to the right. While I am sure many of his employees might disagree, the point still stands that Dan is an expert at getting businesses up and running. We sat down with him and talked all about launching and scaling startups. Dan Hanrahan is a serial entrepreneur. So far, he's started 4 companies and sold two of them. He was employee number one at Brooksource, an Indy-grown staffing and recruiting company. Today, he is the Co-Founder of Haulstr, an Indianapolis-based software-powered home services company that offers mulch, patios, landscaping, and dumpster rentals. Dan was a previous partner at iGoDigital which sold to ExactTarget and the founder of Sigstr which was acquired by Terminus. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [6:50] Starting a software company [8:06] The failed time card venture [9:30] Advice for non-technical founders [16:47] Transitioning from Startups to Scale [24:19] The silver tsunami and the opportunity to modernize small businesses [33:58] Acquiring a business vs starting from scratch [49:09] The concept of time and its importance 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 Dan, you will learn about: Advice for Non-Technical Founders: As a non-technical founder himself, Dan offered practical advice on working with technical co-founders. He emphasized the importance of treating your technical co-founder as a partner and the need for trust and communication in the relationship. The Silver Tsunami: Dan discussed the concept of the "silver tsunami," the impending transition of millions of small businesses owned by baby boomers. He sees an opportunity in acquiring these businesses and applying technology to modernize and grow them. Empowering Entrepreneurial-Minded Individuals: Dan believes in hiring people who have a desire to start their own businesses and sees his company as a stepping stone for them to achieve that goal. If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking on Apple Podcasts incredibly! Thank you so much! 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. Want to get connected with other leaders in the Powderkeg community? Are you interested in joining the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley? Apply for Powderkeg Premium Membership today. Interested in starting your own Podcast? Casted is THE first and only podcast and video marketing platform made SPECIFICALLY for B2B brands. The platform makes it possible to publish, syndicate, amplify, and measure the value of your podcast and video content And if you're a startup, Casted offers their for Startups program that might be for you — offering exclusive deep discounts of up to 82% off retail price for qualifying startups. Connect with Casted at Casted.us/powderkeg.

A.I. is taking the technology world by storm. You can't open 3 websites without seeing some type of generative A.I. plugin. But how do you separate the help from the hype? We sat down with experts in the industry to dive into what you need to know to incorporate A.I. into your everyday life. Jake and Karen also provided a few predictions on where the industry is going. (Teaser: is digital cloning a lot closer than we imagined?) Jake Miller is the CEO of The Engineered Innovation Group, an organization focused on creating innovative, human-centric B2B SaaS products. The Engineered Innovation Group has grown in headcount from zero to 30+ in 18 months and doubled in revenue year over year. Jake works alongside Karen Mangia, who is the President and Chief Strategy Officer at EIG, and has worked with big brands like Salesforce, Cisco, and AT&T. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [4:13] Architecting core values with an abundance mentality [8:43] The difference between convergent and divergent thinking [20:23] The top three transformational technologies: data science, generative AI, and blockchain, and their practical applications [28:00] Digital twin technology and the future of digital colleagues [35:01]The future of human-computer interaction [37:16] Skills for career acceleration in a changing landscape 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 Jake and Karen, you will learn about: Separating the help from the hype: Artificial intelligence is one of the most trending topics in technology today. Hear a few useful tips from industry experts. Transformational Technologies: Data science, generative AI, and blockchain are the top three transformational technologies to watch. We discuss the power of combining technologies like AI and blockchain to ensure the credibility of information. Human Digital Twinning: The future of human-computer interaction is evolving rapidly. Critical thinking, curiosity, and asking better questions are essential skills in this era of automation and emerging technologies. If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking on Apple Podcasts incredibly! Thank you so much! 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. Want to get connected with other leaders in the Powderkeg community? Are you interested in joining the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley? Apply for Powderkeg Premium Membership today. Interested in starting your own Podcast? Casted is THE first and only podcast and video marketing platform made SPECIFICALLY for B2B brands. The platform makes it possible to publish, syndicate, amplify, and measure the value of your podcast and video content And if you're a startup, Casted offers their for Startups program that might be for you — offering exclusive deep discounts of up to 82% off retail price for qualifying startups. Connect with Casted at Casted.us/powderkeg.

Is entrepreneurship more about the idea or the execution? If you ask Angie Stocklin, it's all about the execution. Which is exactly what she and the team at One Click Ventures did for over a decade before selling to Foster Grant in 2018. In today's show, we sit down with Angie to talk about her journey with One Click and how she has continued giving back to the entrepreneurial community and sculpted a newfound identity since their exit. Angie Stocklin was the COO and Co-Founder at OneClick, a company located in Greenwood, Indiana that owned 3 different eyewear brands. After OneClick was acquired by Foster Grant in 2018, Angie has become an Angel Investor, a columnist for the Indianapolis Business Journal, and an Entrepreneurship and Innovation lecturer at Purdue University. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [2:05] Finding a niche and running with it [16:35] Angie reflects on the lack of separation between life and work [17:32] Advice for founders after selling a business [28:07] The importance of brand building and customer support [37:55] Insights into Angie's approach to angel investing [47:59] Execution vs Idea 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 Angie, you will learn about: Resilience and Curiosity: Angie emphasized the importance of resilience and curiosity in entrepreneurship. She believes these traits, while innate in some, can be cultivated through experiences and challenges. Community Connection: Angie emphasized the importance of connecting with your community as an entrepreneur. She encourages entrepreneurs to reach out and connect with others for support and learning. The Identity Crisis Post-Entrepreneurship: Angie opened up about the struggle of finding her identity post-One Click. Her advice to other founders? Take time to reflect and explore different options before diving into the next venture. If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking on Apple Podcasts incredibly! Thank you so much! 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. Want to get connected with other leaders in the Powderkeg community? Are you interested in joining the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley? Apply for Powderkeg Premium Membership today. Interested in starting your own Podcast? Casted is THE first and only podcast and video marketing platform made SPECIFICALLY for B2B brands. The platform makes it possible to publish, syndicate, amplify, and measure the value of your podcast and video content And if you're a startup, Casted offers their for Startups program that might be for you — offering exclusive deep discounts of up to 82% off retail price for qualifying startups. Connect with Casted at Casted.us/powderkeg.

The U.S. has the highest perinatal mortality rate of any developed country. This rate continues to increase through 2023. Ariana McGee found herself in the E.R. on the verge of losing her child. Luckily her and her family avoided tragedy, but the same can't be said for mother's across the U.S. 1,205 mothers died during and after childbirth in 2021. This is the problem that Navigate Maternity is out to solve. Ariana McGee is the founder and CEO of Navigate Maternity. A company using both hardware and software to create an equitable & culturally competent journey for all mothers. Navigate Maternity has been building some serious momentum in 2023. Ariana and her team won the Delta Red Tank pitch competition and the grand prize of $25,000, they were invited to pitch at the innovation showcase and were selected to participate in the Executive Women of Color Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [2:12] The challenges faced by mothers during the prenatal and postpartum periods [10:45] Approaching launch and the founding team. [18:02] Current gaps in standard of care. [32:37] Finding support and overcoming obstacles in entrepreneurship. 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 Ariana, you will learn about: The Maternal Health Crisis: Ariana shed light on the alarming maternal health crisis in the United States, particularly in Indiana. She emphasized the urgent need for solutions, especially for black women who are disproportionately affected. The Tech Solution: Navigate Maternity has developed a Bluetooth blood pressure cuff, a class two device for use in pregnant women with conditions like pre-eclampsia. Their goal is to enhance the existing healthcare system. The Journey: Ariana shared the support she received from the Fort Wayne community and the importance of tapping into available resources and networks. She also emphasized the need for grit and determination in the face of adversity. If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking on Apple Podcasts incredibly! Thank you so much! 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. Want to get connected with other leaders in the Powderkeg community? Are you interested in joining the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley? Apply for Powderkeg Premium Membership today. Interested in starting your own Podcast? Casted is THE first and only podcast and video marketing platform made SPECIFICALLY for B2B brands. The platform makes it possible to publish, syndicate, amplify, and measure the value of your podcast and video content And if you're a startup, Casted offers their for Startups program that might be for you — offering exclusive deep discounts of up to 82% off retail price for qualifying startups. Connect with Casted at Casted.us/powderkeg.

Entrepreneurship is not all rainbows and sunshine. On every epic journey, there is inevitably adversity and failure. What sets successful entrepreneurs apart is how they respond to these challenges. On today's show, we do a topic deep dive with Toph and Matt about failure, momentum, and building robust professional communities. Toph Day and Matt Hunckler are both successful Indiana entrepreneurs, receiving accolades like the IBJ 40 under 40 list among other awards in the Hoosier state. Success doesn't happen overnight and doesn't come without a fair share of mess-ups. That is the cost of doing business when it comes to entrepreneurs. Communication is essential especially when it comes to talking about what isn't going well. Toph and Matt give their tips for talking about the bad, to both investors and their teams. On the flip side, momentum can be a game changer for startups. Check out the middle of the show where we talk about strategies these two have for harnessing momentum and using it to create exponential growth, as well as identify the biggest killers of momentum. Finally, we wrap by talking about building communities and networks. It's no secret that this can be a game changer for both your business and your career, but many people don't know where to start. You are going to hear actionable tips for where to start and how to grab the attention of valuable connections. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [1:35] Toph's biggest failure [5:19] Tips to be a value add investor [14:50] How to build momentum in a startup [23:19] The biggest momentum killer in startups [29:06] How to cultivate a professional community [34:09] #1 tip for in-person networking [44:32] Advice for emerging leaders to get time with CEOs [54:26] How to get your company featured on Get IN. If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking on Apple Podcasts incredibly! Thank you so much! 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. Want to get connected with other leaders in the Powderkeg community? Are you interested in joining the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley? Apply for Powderkeg Premium Membership today. Interested in starting your own Podcast? Casted is THE first and only podcast and video marketing platform made SPECIFICALLY for B2B brands. The platform makes it possible to publish, syndicate, amplify, and measure the value of your podcast and video content And if you're a startup, Casted offers their for Startups program that might be for you — offering exclusive deep discounts of up to 82% off retail price for qualifying startups. Connect with Casted at Casted.us/powderkeg.

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. If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking on Apple Podcasts incredibly! Thank you so much! 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. Want to get connected with other leaders in the Powderkeg community? Are you interested in joining the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley? Apply for Powderkeg Premium Membership today. Interested in starting your own Podcast? Casted is THE first and only podcast and video marketing platform made SPECIFICALLY for B2B brands. The platform makes it possible to publish, syndicate, amplify, and measure the value of your podcast and video content And if you're a startup, Casted offers their for Startups program that might be for you — offering exclusive deep discounts of up to 82% off retail price for qualifying startups. Connect with Casted at Casted.us/powderkeg.

Folia's flagship product iAnnotate has over 2 million users. This Bloomington-based tech company, led by Ravi Bhatt has done a spectacular job partnering with some of the industry giants like Google, Microsoft, and Samsung as they have grown their business. Listen to our interview with Ravi to hear his advice on enterprise partnerships and building nimble startup teams. Ravi Bhatt is the founder and CEO of Folia, a company focused on making digital productivity apps. Ravi started his career as a lawyer & consultant in Chicago then identified a need and pursued entrepreneurship full-time. Their product iAnnotate has had over 2 million users. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [3:52] Becoming an entrepreneur and breaking the family tradition [24:06] Create an environment that allows metamorphosis to happen [27:58] The windshield metaphor [38:24] Creating a connection with brands like Google, Microsoft, and Samsung [42:49] The lowest of the lows 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 Ravi, you will learn that: Life is about choices. Positivity → Positivity, and Negativity → Negativity It's about the journey, not the finish line Entrepreneurship is a field, put on your shoes and get out there You don't learn from advice, you learn from doing "Most failures are not fatal and most successes are not durable" If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking on Apple Podcasts incredibly! Thank you so much! 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. Want to get connected with other leaders in the Powderkeg community? Are you interested in joining the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley? Apply for Powderkeg Premium Membership today. Interested in starting your own Podcast? Casted is THE first and only podcast and video marketing platform made SPECIFICALLY for B2B brands. The platform makes it possible to publish, syndicate, amplify, and measure the value of your podcast and video content And if you're a startup, Casted offers their for Startups program that might be for you — offering exclusive deep discounts of up to 82% off retail price for qualifying startups. Connect with Casted at Casted.us/powderkeg.