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Lafayette Indiana has been #1 on the Wall Street Journal's Emerging Housing Markets Index for three straight quarters. The housing market isn't the only thing on fire in the greater Lafayette area: Innovation and entrepreneurship are booming better than ever. Today we dive into the innovation happening around Lafayette. Jason Tennenhouse is the Cofounder and Executive Director at MatchBOX Studios. Amanda Findlay is the Managing Director and Acceleration Lead at MatchBOX Studios. MatchBOX Studios is a 24/7 shared office space in Lafayette Indiana, complete with a coffee shop and maker space. Jason has started several companies and helped architect dozens of non-profit initiatives and served as a relief worker around the world, has authored two books, is a sought-after lecturer and was recently recruited to be a Fulbright Specialist to India, and TEDx speaker. He is an ordained Pastor, has been a Firefighter, and a Department of Homeland Security Incident Commander. Amanda has spent 15 years in community-building roles and 13 years supporting startup founders and business owners. She currently oversees the day-to-day at MatchBOX studios and Matchbox Acceleration. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [10:00] Change your perspective on things [19:02] Dunbar's number [23:48] Shifts in the workplace [27:38] Building a community in the right ecosystem [35:10] Creativity training 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 Jason & Amanda, you will learn about: Perspective is everything Why you should tell anyone their idea is bad Why it's not about the business it's more about the jockey The importance of resilience How to change your mindset during ideation 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.

David Becker started 5 businesses that have been featured on Inc's list of fastest-growing companies, including First Internet Bank, RICS Software, and OneBridge. And his success was no accident… During this in-depth interview with Becker, you'll get an insider's guide to how he has used intuition and calculated risk-taking to become one of the most prolific tech entrepreneurs in the Midwest. You'll also learn why you should "burn the boats" and why you shouldn't burn your bridges. David Becker is currently the CEO of First Internet Bank which he founded in 1999. Today, the bank has more than $4.4 Billion in assets. Becker is also dedicated to building support structures for tech companies in Indiana. He has served as Chairman of both Techpoint and Central Indiana Community Foundation as well as a board member of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership. Dive into this interview to discover: [2:02] David's early exposure to entrepreneurship and business (and lessons learned) [8:00] The secret to building a phenomenal business [17:15] Tip for young business people, and retaining young talent [28:00] Overcoming the fear of failure [38:43] Motorcycles in comparison to business 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 David, you will learn about: Trusting your gut and pivoting How to know when to "go for it!" Why you should be making mistakes Why Indiana is a great place to grow a business and career "No matter what happens, they can't eat you" 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.

Omar Atia has been entrepreneurial since grade school when he launched a competitor to his school's candy bar-selling fundraiser. Since then it has been off to the races for Omar's entrepreneurial career. Omar Atia is Co-Founder and CEO at ZeroCarb LYFE, an Evansville-based company that has developed the world's first zero-carb, high-protein pizza crust. After spending a decade working with large consumer brands like Kraft & Dean Foods, Omar launched ThoughtFire, a consulting company focused on enabling teams with their agile Results Operating System. Then in 2020, he began working on ZeroCarb and their flagship pizza crust product. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [9:47] Lessons learned from Father's story [27:11] Core pillars of the entrepreneurial mindset [32:40] Personal challenges with entrepreneurship [37:51] The importance of the entrepreneur ecosystem [43:10] Advice for someone wanting to get plugged into the community 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 Omar, you will learn about: Working like a dog in your 20's The equation for success Being able to pivot in a business Have faith and believe in the process "Revenue is the consequence of always learning, gathering data, pivoting and doubling down" Want to listen to this episode on your chosen app? Click here. You can stream by clicking here. Join the Indiana Tech Community on Powderkeg for Email Updates about Get IN. If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also follow us on Spotify. We have an incredible lineup of interviews we'll be releasing every Wednesday here on Get IN. 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.

There are dozens of leadership styles out there. How do you know which one is right for you and your company? The internet is full of self-help gurus slinging courses to level up your leadership skills. Some of them are great, but others… not so much. On today's episode of Get IN., we sit down with two lifelong leaders to share a few must have leadership practices that you can implement today. Heather Haas is the President at ADVISA, a company focused on driving change through leadership effectiveness. Doug Allgood is the President and CEO at Blackink IT, an innovative leader in managed technology services. These two have over 30 years of combined executive experience leading teams at dynamic companies across several different verticals. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [9:49] First exposures to great leadership and what they learned [19:00] How to interact with different personalities in the workplace [20:28] Helpful changes around the work environment [26:10] Things you can do now to prepare to be a leader in the future [30:54] Visualize your path to success 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 Heather and Doug, you will learn: That values are the pillars of your intentional culture, and every leader has to carry that culture Actionable leadership skills Why learning is a social process How to build exceptional company culture "Leaders don't have the best answers, they have the best questions" 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.

Jeff Smulyan has had a long and illustrious career thus far. As the founder of Emmis Communications, he helped give David Letterman his start, created the world's first all-sports radio station, owned the Seattle Mariners MLB team, and created Hip Hop Radio powerhouse Power 106 in Los Angeles—and he isn't done yet. Jeff Smulyan is the founder, CEO, and Chairman of Emmis Communications, a publicly traded media company based in Indianapolis. Jeff's entrepreneurial journey has been a legit roller coaster ride. He has owned a Major League Baseball team, he started America's first sports radio station, created the world's two largest hip hop radio stations and managed some of the world's most talented people, including David Letterman, Ken Griffey Jr. and Don Imus. He has a one-of-a-kind story and is one of the all-time business greats. He shares a collection of amazing stories and lessons in his book, Never Ride a Rollercoaster Upside Down. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [11:22] Being a leader and managing a successful group [19:33] Know your audience [27:47] How to handle a deal gone wrong [29:49] Parallels between baseball and business [39:58] Knowing what to look for when buying a business 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 Jeff, you will learn: How being able to make fun of yourself can help your career Selling the human way How to develop thick skin and turn it into a superpower What makes Indianapolis a great place to work and live Company Culture: The good and the bad 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.

You never know when you will get bit by the entrepreneurship bug. For Doug Booth, it came early in his career while he was working at ExactTarget. The opportunity presented itself and Doug and his business partner Aaron couldn't say no. Doug Booth is the CEO of Multiply Technology, an Indianapolis-based company that helps global enterprises and rapidly growing orgs implement complex IT Asset Management strategies and solutions. Doug began his career at ExactTarget by way of the Orr Fellowship program. During his time at ET Doug identified a need and started building. ExactTarget then transitioned from Doug's employer to Doug's largest customer and he's been building Multiply ever since. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [16:04] Leading a business with revenue [20:41] Acquiring first customers [26:06] Why building connections is important [31:14] Inverted hierarchy strategy [31:49] Qualities of good leaders and instilling it in the company 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 Doug, you will learn about: The Orr fellowship, what it is, and what you can gain from it Advice for securing your first customers Why being persistent and scrappy is so critical Being a sponge and learn anything and everything you can Deliver; do what you say you will do 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.

Toph Day and Matt Hunckler are both lifelong entrepreneurs. They have started numerous companies in all sorts of verticals and have seen uncommon success. Today we do a deep dive with two of our hosts of Get IN. to learn more about their entrepreneurship journeys and share actionable insights for thriving in a fast-paced startup environment. Toph Day is the CEO of Elevate Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm and entrepreneurial development partner. Toph has been a community builder, job maker and wealth creator throughout his entrepreneurial endeavors over the last 25 years having co-founded eight businesses in seven different sectors. He has been a part of $600M in transactions and has delivered nearly a 4x cash-on-cash return when exiting for investors. Matt Hunckler is the founder and CEO of Powderkeg, the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley. He has covered emerging tech companies around the country for publications like Forbes, VentureBeat, and Inc.com. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [5:23] Prepping and planning; thinking 3 steps ahead [20:01] Lessons from failure throughout career [31:17] Investing and Business Ideas [36:14] Research before and after starting a business [41:24] Advice for entrepreneurs looking to receive funding 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 Matt and Toph, you will learn about: Why failures are so important throughout your career Personal advice for securing your first customer The importance of moving on and being transparent Why you should be "narrow and deep" when it comes to your product The greatest joy in owning a business 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.

Gone are the days of simply buying large quantities of "swag" and peddling it to your customers and prospects. If you want to drive real business results you need to have a tactile marketing strategy. Tactile marketing is far more than just your logo on a water bottle. Tactile marketing is a marketing strategy where your employees feel, touch, or physically interact with your brand. There is an entire element of branding that needs to be considered when developing your company's tactile marketing strategy. Courtney Bills is the CEO at Tactive, an Indianapolis-based tactile marketing company focused on helping marketers develop and deploy tactile marketing that delights audiences, drives leads, and delivers ROI. Katie Snider is the VP and Executive Creative Director of Cloud and Industry Marketing at global CRM Powerhouse, Salesforce. In today's episode, we dive into branding, tactile marketing, and the ways these integrate and drive tangible business results like Salesforce did for their Dreamforce conference. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [7:10] Tips to elevate your career early on [15:45] The birth of tactile marketing at Salesforce [23:45] Top brand collaborations [28:00] Lessons from failures in big tech [33:15] Tactile marketing experience [38:50] The importance of design in tactile marketing [42:45] Shifting from swag to tactile marketing 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 Katie and Courtney, you will learn about: Why branding is so important to businesses Actionable strategies to build a strong employer brand The importance of recruitment marketing no matter what stage your company is at. 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.

Santiago Jaramillo (or as his friends call him, Santi) has only ever had one boss in his career. That was in 2010 when he was an intern at ExactTarget. Since that experience, he has grown and sold three companies for over $50 million dollars, published a book, and been selected as a member of Inc.'s 30 Under 30 list. Entrepreneurship was instinctively built into Santi. As a young boy he got his start selling produce and water around his neighborhood in Colombia, until a near tragic experience prompted his family to immigrate to the United States. Santi has an amazing story of resilience, hard work, and incredible self-awareness—which are skills he continues to flex as an executive coach today. Santiago Jaramillo is a visionary serial entrepreneur and technology leader known for his exceptional contributions to the field of employee engagement and mobile communication. He founded, scaled, and sold Bluebridge, a mobile app development company. That set his focus on growing Emplify, a company that became a market leader in the employee engagement space and was ultimately acquired by 15Five in 2021 for $50 million dollars. Santi is now working as an executive coach where he is helping founders and leaders grow their business and navigate key transitions in life and work. Throughout his career, Santi has been honored with numerous accolades, including recognition in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and Indianapolis Business Journal's Forty Under 40. His entrepreneurial journey and impact on employee engagement have been featured in prominent media outlets like Inc., Fast Company, and Forbes. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [10:00] Santi's incredible journey to the states [13:45] What we can do to spread more love [24:00] How to build focus into your daily routine [28:40] How to cultivate a culture of psychological safety [42:45] The benefits of hiring an executive coach [47:15] The importance of thought leadership for executives 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 Santi, you will learn about: Overcoming adversity and maintaining adaptability How to lead with an open heart and strong back How to get the most out of executive coaching and mentorship 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.

Mitch's career is the definition of "cross-sector" innovation. From serving in the Army, running marketing for a publicly traded tech company, and being the CEO of a family owned regional John Deere dealership, he really has done a little bit of everything. In this episode of Get IN. we dive into how Indiana plans to add $4 billion to our agbioscience economy and cover some of the most groundbreaking innovations happening across the state. Mitch Frazier is the President and CEO of AgriNovus, a non-profit that's leading Indiana's initiative to accelerate innovation and economic growth at the intersection of agriculture and technology. Before starting at AgriNovus, Mitch was the CEO at Reynolds Farm equipment, VP of Marketing at TinderBox…and VP of Marketing, Investor Relations, and Global Communications at ExactTarget. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [4:40] Building a career full of cross sector innovation. [15:00] Outlining the opportunity in Agtech [26:12] IOT affect on agriculture [33:15] Agtech innovation examples 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 Mitch, you will learn about: Indiana's journey to add $4 billion to the agbioscience economy by 2024. Transitioning out of tech into a legacy business like farm equipment sales Latest advancements in AgTech 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.