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BONUS: How gener8tor's OnRamp Manufacturing Conference is Connecting Startups, Investors, and Corporations

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 6 Dec 2022 · 1h 10m

What this episode covers

Chris Luecke interviews eight leaders at gener8tor's OnRamp Manufacturing Conference in Indianapolis, including Maggie Brickerman of gener8tor and Dave Roberts of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, to explore how the event connects startups, investors, and corporations. The discussion highlights specific companies like Aerodyn Combustion, Mentore, and Scout Autonomy, detailing their technologies in combustion efficiency, gamified workforce training, and industrial data integration. The episode emphasizes Indiana's manufacturing strengths, particularly in steel, semiconductors, and sustainability, while showcasing how the conference facilitates deal-making through curated speed networking and industry-focused accelerators like The Heritage Group and Xerox Ventures.

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early-stage companies and companies scaling up

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gener8tor, Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Aerodyn Combustion, Mentore, Scout Autonomy, Xerox Ventures, The Heritage Group, Utopia Plastix, Sun King Brewing, Untitled Art, Skywater, Samsung, Eli Lilly, BP, Cummins, NASA, Purdue University, Cornell University, Tyson Foods, Purdue Foundry
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Gainbridge Field House

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