In 1910, Madam C.J. Walker opened her factory on the near west side of downtown Indianapolis (now the home of Historic Walker Theatre). She would go on to become America’s first self-made female millionaire. To this day, the near westside of downtown Indianapolis remains a vibrant hub of innovation—now anchored by the 16 Tech Innovation District. 

In this episode, we are joined by Emily Krueger, CEO of 16 Tech to talk about the role physical space plays in fostering innovation and community and what the future looks like for the near west side of downtown Indianapolis. 

Emily Krueger is the President and CEO of 16 Tech Innovation District, a 50-acre community in downtown Indianapolis dedicated to world-changing innovation and economic opportunity.

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• [16:00] What ROI means in the public sector vs private sector
• [21:25] How universities are working with 16 Tech 
• [28:10] Science goes farther in Indiana
• [33:00] 16 Tech sucess stories
• [43:30] What’s next for 16 Tech

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 Emily, you will learn about:

• How to weave entrepreneurship into your full-time job
• The story of Indianapolis’ innovation district
• Building community with physical spaces

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Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

Companies and organizations: 

• Scangraphic
• Kellog School of Management
• LDI, LTD
• Chicago Climate Exchange
• Baxter
• 16 Tech Community Corporation
• Indianapolis Water Company
• Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
• Indiana University 
• Purdue University
• Ball State University
• Notre Dame
• Analytics IN
• Indiana Hardtech Corridor
• Indiana SciTech Corridor
• IU Health District
• IU School of Medicine
• Indiana Biosciences Research Institute
• EMC2
• Eli Lilly 
• Adipo Therapeutics
• Glassboard
• Cream & Concrete
• Halophore
• The AMP
• Riverside Park
• Central Park
• Albanese Candy
• Taste of Innova
• Conversight
• Powderkeg
• Elevate Ventures

People:

• Richard Lugar
• Madam C.J. Walker
• Karen Wurster, MBA
• Kaitlan Vosler
• Chris Benson
• Corey The Food Architect
• Kara Hawkins
• Monique Hawkins
• Governor Holcomb
• Mayor Ballard
• Ganesh Gandhieswaran

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