The Venture Club of Indiana increases the amount of capital and talent available to venture and angel investors to accelerate Indiana’s most innovative entrepreneurs and work closely with them to transform breakthrough ideas into new companies and industries that drive Hoosier job creation and economic growth. As a catalyst for business, we do this by creating opportunities for networking, education and information sharing.
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Our Executive Director, Claire Neuman, will be attending Innovation Rally at The IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame tomorrow! If you're interested in learning more about Venture Club, be sure to introduce yourself!
Excited to be heading to South Bend tomorrow for the Innovation Rally at The IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame! If you're attending, I'd love to connect—feel free to reach out or introduce yourself!
⏩ ⏩ ⏩ We are quickly accelerating towards November! 🗓️ Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 14th and join us as we dive into the role of startup accelerators in Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This luncheon will feature a panel of accelerator leaders based here in Indiana who will explore how their programs are shaping the future of startups in our state, providing critical resources, mentorship, and investment to drive growth and innovation. 🌟 Register here or at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gd3XkPZ2
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🌟 New Member Highlight 🌟 We are excited to officially welcome CSC Leasing to the Venture Club of Indiana! Jess Hawthorne, Director at CSC, shared why he values joining VCI, even as an out-of-state Member from Virginia. Read more below about how Jess and the team are eager to further engage with Indiana's vibrant innovation ecosystem. We're thrilled to have them on board and look forward to all the ways they will contribute to our community!
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Thanks to the Venture Club of Indiana, Inc. , Claire Neuman and Aaron Gillum for allowing me a few moments today to discuss the basics of corporate venture capital as a primer before having the pleasure of moderating a panel with the experienced CVC investors: Ginger Rothrock and Robert Prostko. Always an enjoyable and thoughtful discussion on how best to invest in and partner with the start-up ecosystem as a strategic investor. The audience of VCs, entrepreneurs and corporates appeared engaged and presented several thoughtful questions to us at the end, so a thank you to all in attendance. Thanks again.
Great October meeting today thanks to all of you! 💡A huge thank you to our panelists Eric Steager, Band Venture Partners; Ginger Rothrock, HG Ventures; and Bobby Prostko, Allegion for sharing their insights on corporate innovation and its impact on the venture ecosystem. 👏🏼It was great to see such a strong turnout of investors, founders and professionals—your engagement keeps our community thriving! ⭐️We’re already looking forward to next month’s gathering and the continued discussions that drive innovation forward. See you in November!
🌟 Meet tomorrow's speakers! 🌟 Our panelists Eric Steager, Ginger Rothrock, and Robert Prostko bring years of expertise to the topic of Corporate Innovation & Venture Capital. Join us for networking, lunch, and a stellar panel tomorrow at Woodstock Country Club from 11:30am-1pm. Last chance to register: https://lnkd.in/gUQCXiVf
💥 T-3 days until we dive into Indiana's Corporate Innovation & Venture Capital Ecosystem! 👏 Keep an eye out for more details coming soon about our esteemed panelists Eric Steager, Band Venture Partners Ginger Rothrock, HG Ventures Robert Prostko, Allegion 🌟 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gUQCXiVf
It's a quick turnaround to next month's panel & lunch! 🌟 Join us on October 3rd for "Indiana's Corporate Innovation & Venture Ecosystem" 🌟 ⏩ ⏩ ⏩ This insightful discussion will delve into how Indiana’s corporations are driving innovation and supporting ventures that are helping shape the future. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gUQCXiVf
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🌟 New Member Highlight 🌟 Please join me in welcoming Matchbook to Venture Club! Take a moment to check out their incredible work "speaking life into your brand". ➡ Why are you a Venture Club of Indiana member? We believe that nurturing connections between businesses can help grow the profile of the state of Indiana. By fostering meaningful working together, we will create jobs and make an impact on the world economy. ➡ What is your favorite VCI event and why? Evening events offer a great way to connect with people at a deeper level than other events. The time spent "after work" can often lead to better long-term relationships. ➡ How does VCI benefit entrepreneurs/investors? Business moves forward because of relationships, and VCI is obviously a valuable partner in creating the opportunity for those relationships to form and grow. Welcome officially to the VCI community Daniel Herndon and team!
In honor of Indiana Women IN Tech Week, we pulled aside Chelsea Linder and Molly Gillaspie at our event last Thursday to ask them about what this means for the Indiana tech community and future leaders! Thank you both for your diligent efforts and continued impact at TechPoint and Indiana Technology & Innovation Association for the state of Indiana!
What a way to kick off a Tuesday! This morning was Venture Club's first ever Coffee & Connect at Illinois Street Food Emporium! We spent time learning about each person's work, sharing current projects and how people around the table could help. It was wonderful seeing both familiar and new faces! Stay tuned for the next C&C!