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Brothers behind tech firm Qualifi on being Black founders, raising capital, ‘unwillingness to die’
Episode 269
Darrian and Devyn Mikell grew up in central Indiana, played sports, went to college, tried a few things to get their careers started and ultimately l…
2 years, 8 months ago
State flipping public-input process for upgrading I-65, I-70 through Indianapolis
Episode 268
The process for designing and upgrading interstates in Indiana hasn’t exactly been a two-way street. Typically, the Indiana Department of Transportat…
2 years, 8 months ago
Sam Schmidt on his paralysis journey, basing national clinic expansion in Indy
Episode 267
For 25 years, Sam Schmidt has been a beloved figure in the IndyCar Series, first as a driver, then as a team owner and a champion of innovation, pers…
2 years, 9 months ago
The story behind booking Taylor Swift’s tour in Indy as stadium prepares for ’generational phenomenon’
Episode 266
When people say Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour could have a seismic impact on Indianapolis during its three-show gig next year, that’s not …
2 years, 9 months ago
Farming challenges mount as Indiana gets hotter and wetter, but crops will have staying power
Episode 265
In 2018, a raft of Purdue University researchers published a report on the impact of climate change on Indiana agriculture. It looked at the ways inc…
2 years, 9 months ago
Pete the Planner faces the ‘financial chaos’ of raising teenagers
Episode 264
IBJ personal finance columnist Pete the Planner has a teen and a tween at home. Pete has been helping people with family finances for decades, and ev…
2 years, 9 months ago
List of most influential Hoosiers contains dozen of new names
Episode 263
Last July, IBJ Media unveiled the inaugural issue of the Indiana 250—a compendium of the state’s 250 most influential and impactful business and comm…
2 years, 10 months ago
Inside the $89M plan to turbocharge Motor Speedway’s museum
Episode 262
It’s not hard to find the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum if you’re a fan of the track: It’s tucked on the inside of the short chute between turns…
2 years, 10 months ago
Fast-growing MOTW Coffee and Pastries expanding from Indy to Chicago
Episode 261
Two years ago, Sajjad Shah entered the Indianapolis coffee shop market with his eyes wide open and a hook that could help differentiate his locations…
2 years, 10 months ago
Lilly in middle of big battle over future of drug prices for seniors
Episode 260
The health care industry in America is on the precipice of its biggest change at least since the passage of Obamacare 13 years ago. Passed last summe…
2 years, 10 months ago