To help founders navigate the road ahead, we hosted the 2026 Predictions Workshop, bringing together economists, venture investors, and operators to answer one pressing question: What lies ahead on the other side of the curve?
The audit, conducted by FTI Consulting, found no evidence of illegal activity by Elevate Ventures, affirming their role as a high-performing partner in Indianaโs innovation economy.
๐๏ธ 20 ๐๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ค๐๐๐จ. 50,000+ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐ข๐จ. ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ค๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ค๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ, ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฃ๐๐, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ฃ๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ. Today, weโre celebrating a major milestone. Episode 20 with none other than Darryl โDMCโ McDaniels of ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ป๐๐ ๐.
In a fireside chat, Jim Bullard and Toph Day unpack interest rates, productivity, and regional competitiveness. Their insight helps founders navigate uncertainty and plan strategically for a higher-rate, innovation-driven economy.
Myles Grote offers a clear view into todayโs recalibrated venture landscape, where investors prioritize evidence, resilience, and market clarity. Indiana founders gain practical guidance for fundraising in a selective but opportunity-rich environment.
Mike Langellier breaks down shifting SaaS performance trends, emphasizing efficiency, retention, and early AI adoption. Founders learn what โgoodโ looks like in 2026 and how disciplined growth shapes investor confidence.
AI is reshaping global infrastructure, productivity, and company formation. Brett Swanson explains why Indiana is poised to benefit from rising energy demand, accelerating innovation, and a new wave of AI-driven economic growth.
An inside perspective on how long-term alignment, operational clarity, and steady visibility influence strategic interestโand what makes a company attractive well before any deal takes shape.
A view into the financial pathways of hardtech growth, where milestones, readiness, and capital strategy work together to move a product from early validation to sustainable scale.
A look at the decisions that shape resilient production. What to keep close, what to outsource, and how thoughtful design and strong partnerships drive consistency at scale.
A deep dive into the shift from prototype to production, highlighting how documentation, manufacturability, and supply chain strategy set the foundation for scale long before volume ever arrives.
An exploration of the fragile space between concept and commitment, where real users, fast tests, and focused learning reveal whether an idea is ready to become a first viable version.
A look into the early-stage decisions that turn ideas into manufacturable products. Where disciplined thinking, user insight, and intentional simplicity shape the earliest version that truly matters.
The future of innovation isnโt built in code alone. Itโs built in factories, labs, and workshops across Indiana. This event featured five sessions unpacking the hard truths and powerful lessons behind creating physical products that scale.
