About Us

Building sustainable entrepreneurship cultures in Indiana, and fostering and developing high-potential, high-growth businesses for investment and returns for our stakeholders.

MEET OUR TEAM

Our hybrid approach

Part venture
capital firm

Programs & investment capital

for early-stage startups

Resources & guidance

for Indiana entrepreneurs

Robust opportunities

for investors

Early access

to top deals

Part entrepreneurial development partner

Collaboration

with universities and organizations across the state

Regional partnerships

that nurture local innovation

Events & workshops

providing education, resources, and networking

Pitch competitions

that increase the quality and quantity of startups

Meet the Elevate team

Together, we are unleashing value for public-private entrepreneurial initiatives in communities across Indiana.

Christopher Day

Chief Executive Officer

Alisha Estabrook

Senior Manager of Conferences & Events

Mark Glover

Vice President of Information Technology

Mark Gramelspacher

Executive Director of SAM Fund & Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Emali Grose

Administrative Assistant of Entrepreneurial Services

Matthew Hope

Analyst

La’Toya Howard

Staff Accountant

Nicholas Kuhn

Entrepreneur-in-Residence
North Central Indiana

Michael Leonard

Analyst

Phil Lodato

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, GO Fund Co-Managing Partner

Chelsea Marburger

Senior Manager of Entrepreneurial Programming

Kevin Martin

Digital Marketing Manager

Dan Meek

Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Northeast Indiana

Cy Megnin

South Central Indiana
Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Titi Obasanya

Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Central Indiana

Sara Omohundro, CFA

Principal

Sheri Oor

Program Manager

Beckie Schafer

Office Manager / Executive Assistant

Jacob Schpok

Partner

Erica Schweyer

Chief Marketing Officer

Rachel Smith

Marketing & Communications Manager

Eric Steele

Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Southwest Indiana

Matt Tyner