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

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2022-12-06
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-12-06-bonus-how-gener8tors-onramp-manufacturing-conference-is-connecting-startups-inve
- Listen: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/OnRamp2022

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-12-06-bonus-how-gener8tors-onramp-manufacturing-conference-is-connecting-startups-inve#t=0) Introduction: OnRamp Manufacturing Conference Overview
- [3:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-12-06-bonus-how-gener8tors-onramp-manufacturing-conference-is-connecting-startups-inve#t=225) Maggie Brickerman on gener8tor's Mission and Venue Strategy
- [12:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-12-06-bonus-how-gener8tors-onramp-manufacturing-conference-is-connecting-startups-inve#t=748) Dave Roberts on Indiana's Manufacturing Ecosystem and Hydrogen
- [22:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-12-06-bonus-how-gener8tors-onramp-manufacturing-conference-is-connecting-startups-inve#t=1358) Razi Nalim and Aerodyn Combustion: From NASA to Pipelines
- [33:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-12-06-bonus-how-gener8tors-onramp-manufacturing-conference-is-connecting-startups-inve#t=2027) Apoorva Kiran and Mentore: Gamifying Factory Floor Training
- [42:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-12-06-bonus-how-gener8tors-onramp-manufacturing-conference-is-connecting-startups-inve#t=2576) Emir Beg and Scout Autonomy: Connecting Industrial Data
- [50:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-12-06-bonus-how-gener8tors-onramp-manufacturing-conference-is-connecting-startups-inve#t=3000) Tim Chiang on Xerox Ventures and Strategic Investment Theses
- [55:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-12-06-bonus-how-gener8tors-onramp-manufacturing-conference-is-connecting-startups-inve#t=3359) Ashley Bryan and The Heritage Group Accelerator Model
- [1:02:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-12-06-bonus-how-gener8tors-onramp-manufacturing-conference-is-connecting-startups-inve#t=3742) Sharina Perry and Utopia Plastix: Circular Economy Partnerships

## Topics

- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Fundraising & investors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fundraising)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, companies scaling up

## Mentioned

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

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