For all early-stage solopreneurs, freelancers, and side-hustlers in Marion County, Two Degrees is your gateway to entrepreneurial success. We understand that entrepreneurship is not a solo journey, but a collective effort. That's why we're here to strategically connect you with a network of dedicated individuals, the superpower of entrepreneurial support work, who can help you thrive in the bustling entrepreneurial ecosystem of Marion County.Our program offers more than just workshops and resources; it's a transformative experience that will equip you with the skills, mindset, and connections you need to excel in your entrepreneurial journey. With two cohorts, weekly roundtables, direct access to present your ideas, and a vibrant Slack community, you'll have the tools to succeed. Plus, our "accountabilabuddies" system ensures you're never alone in this journey. Join Two Degrees and redefine your path to success in entrepreneurship.

Sprintable believes in the power of doing better work, together. We empower micro-businesses, solopreneurs, freelancers, and non-profit organizations by improving estimation, focus, prioritization, and efficiency through the adoption of Agile frameworks. Our mission is to reduce burnout through the adoption of lean business principles and the backing of a dynamic community of support. Through the Agile mindset, we help individuals embrace the idea of consistency over intensity to scale their day-to-day work with confidence.

• Host the weekly event 1 Million Cups, a non-competitive pitch program, empowered by The Kauffman Foundation, designed to empower new entrepreneurs through thoughtful and engaging crowd participation and community building• Provide presenters with crucial connections to community and local entrepreneurial resources• Supported by the generous efforts of individuals representing The Speakeasy, Startup Sprint, and Sprintable

- Empowered aspiring entrepreneurs to move from ideation to business creation- Guided entrepreneurs to a variety of Central Indiana Small Business Development Center advisor training, programming, and workshops- Connected entrepreneurs to valuable community small business support organizations and resources

- Secured talent for The Garden Sessions, a coworking + live music hybrid event series hosted twice a week at the Indianapolis Artsgarden- Performed interviews with each artist to showcase their unique stories and provide valuable insight into their process- Promoted the series and artists via email and social media channels

Indy Chamber’s mission is to drive economic growth in Central Indiana by bringing job and investment opportunities to the region, advocating for a pro-growth business climate, and connecting businesses to resources and each other.The Regulatory and Permitting Ombudsman works directly with businesses, developers and various city departments by acting as a single point of contact related to all items associated with permitting, regulatory compliance, project development and zoning.

Launch Indy is a hub of collaboration and innovation designed to help entrepreneurs launch their successes. Our space gives these entrepreneurs, startups, and creatives the space they need to flex their creativity and grow in completely new ways. By providing a coworking space for high-impact entrepreneurs to be part of a community, we can drive economic development, help create a new generation of successes, and build a stronger city.

Forward Cities is a national learning network of cities committed to advancing inclusive innovation and economic development in their communities. Launched in 2014, Forward Cities started in partnership with four cities: Cleveland, Detroit, New Orleans, and Durham. It built on this work with a similar multi-city learning collaborative in North Carolina called InnovateNC and through a recent merger with CEOs for Cities, a seminal U.S. urban leadership network, Forward Cities has grown to a network of over 30 member cities nationally and expanded its capacity-building, convening, and communications support for cities.

Indy VegFest features food and drinks from local restaurants, prizes and giveaways, food samples and cooking demos, fun fitness activities and more. Indy VegFest is an all vegan event, BUT you don't have to be vegan or vegetarian to attend! We want omnivores to come out and experience first-hand just how good vegan food can be, in a judgment-free environment.

We're an Indy-based management consulting firm, empowering businesses and organizations to operate at full potential by implementing Agile frameworks.

Every nonprofit professional should have a safe, supportive and encouraging place to share the struggles and joys of mission-driven work. The Indianapolis chapter of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) seeks to provide that space for individuals across Central Indiana.Our organization serves not only as a resource to our members, but also as a source of encouragement. We empower young nonprofit professionals to make positive change in our community.

Connect with Ideal Clients. Tell Stories Worth Sharing. Build an Audience.Share Your Genius creates interview-based podcasts to sell conversations, not products. We partner with our clients to develop podcasts that connects your prospects and audience to your brand through exceptional audio storytelling. We provide ongoing production and promotion through marketing and publicity. Having a show in today's world of information overload allows your company to stand out. You can build instant credibility with your target audience and leverage a platform to connect with influencers.

• Executed distribution and promote client relations for Indianapolis' premiere gluten-free bakery, crafting nutrient dense artisan loaves in four different styles

Our Mission:The mission of Indy Food Cooperative, Inc. is to serve urban Indianapolis with a full-service natural products grocery store featuring affordable, fresh, healthy foods and locally produced goods. Our responsibility is to serve as an environmentally and socially conscious organization, and we will impact our community by providing access to affordable healthy foods, operating under cooperative principles, supporting the local economy and food network, and minimizing our ecological footprint.Our Principles:Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity. In the tradition of our founders, our co-op members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others. We look to the International Cooperative Alliance statement for principles to guide us in putting our values into practice.We Are Community-Owned:The Indy Food Co-op is a member-owned organization operating under cooperative principles. We are managed by a Board of Directors and General Manager on behalf of our member households for the benefit of the community. Members have voting rights on high-level business decisions, such as expansion projects and electing representation to the Board of Directors. The Board is comprised exclusively of volunteer members who receive no compensation.

Discover the Undiscovered!The Virginia Avenue Music Festival (originally Virginia Avenue Folk Fest) was created in 2015 by Mike Angel and Patrick Burtch to bring local musicians, artists, businesses, and the local community together.Each year the Virginia Avenue Music Fest benefits a hyper-local non-profit directly involved with the Fountain Square and Fletcher Place neighborhoods in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Oversaw holistic operations of two modern coworking facilities, Hinge Bureau and Pin Bureau, designed to empower professionals with an elevated quality of work experience and community• Led recruitment and acquisition of new memberships, earning more than $480,000 in revenue in 2017, maintaining an average private office occupancy rate of 95% at Hinge Bureau• Served as brand ambassador and chief catalyst to the growth of the coworking community of Indianapolis, securing dozens of strategic partnerships including IndyHub, Indy Cultural Trail, 1 Million Cups Indianapolis, Indy Chamber, PRSA Hoosier, Pivot Marketing, and the Kelly School of Business - IUPUI• Fostered a culture of modern, all-inclusive workspaces, adding numerous amenities including daily fresh coffee, healthy snacks, professional programming workshops, bi-weekly yoga, casting technology for monitors, additional standing desks, bi-weekly member meetups, and an internal SLACK channel• Acted as head of customer relations, providing thorough, proactive, and inspired communication to members about community events, industry news, and networking opportunities• Envisioned and executed the business’ marketing plan, maintaining and designing the company’s website and member newsletters in addition to writing and disseminating press releases to local press and persons of interest and creating daily social media content via Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram• Organized all events, bookings, and monthly member lunches within the public conference rooms and The Alley Events and Training Center @ Pin Bureau, increasing total rental revenue by more than 400% from January 2017 to January 2018• Enhanced database organization by developing and implementing brand-new administrative processes within the WUN Systems CRM software• Championed technological efficiency, creating electronic contracts, online booking systems, staff Dropbox folders, remote access to Pin Bureau, and online tours via the Calendly app

• Performed live music with Royalty, Indiana's premier Prince tribute band• Venues performed at include State Street Pub, The Back Door, Serendipity, Sabbatical, Upland Brewery, and White Rabbit Cabaret• Festivals performed at include Fauxchella, The Bloomington PRIDE SummerFest, and The Brewers of Indiana Guild Microbrewers Festival• Secured show bookings, maintained social media presence, and oversaw daily communications

• Strategized and headed the efforts to promote Indy City Futbol, a co-ed soccer league comprising of 18 teams, each showcasing a different Indianapolis neighborhood via unique team crests and titles• Created and published weekly “mockumentary” content to mirror ESPN, including satirical “The Onion” type pieces, power rankings, historical narratives, and post-match interviews with team managers

• Acted as co-owner of Elevation Wellness, a whole foods plant-based nutrition and fitness coaching business that utilizes BeachBody programs to empower individuals to eat better and be more active• Executed the business’ brand manifesto by designing and maintaining its website, writing content for the site and social media, and establishing a social media presence across multiple platforms• Created a company culture of exceptional service and support for clients through the creation of “how-to” videos, in addition to direct communication to help them remain focused and inspired

• Welcomed guests, process SNAP/Fresh Buck transactions, collect tokens and receipts from vendors• Executed social media presence, uploading photos and videos to the market’s Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter feeds

• Co-founded the Indianapolis chapter of MicroGreens Project, an educational cooking program that teaches children and their families the skills set to shop for, prepare, and enjoy healthy foods within the confines of a government supplemented budget• Created weekly lesson plans and visual materials for the eight-week course, demonstrating various cooking techniques in person to the students, including chopping, butchering, sautéing, grilling, and basic knife safety• Coordinated and executed a launch fundraiser event at The Bureau, raising over $3000 in two weeks via organizational and individual donations, providing the necessary funds for purchasing cooking supplies for students which they are then able to take home at the culmination of the program

• Performed at various venues with Wolf and The Wereboys, an alternative folk band comprised during the 2015 Indianapolis Random Band Challenge• Winner of the 2015 Indianapolis Random Band Challenge, a one-night competition showcasing the songwriting talents of random musicians grouped together from the Indianapolis area• Secured show bookings, maintained social media presence, and oversaw daily communications

• Oversaw front-of-house operations for the 2015 Indiana State Fair Brewer’s Cup “Brewery of The Year,” enforcing staff service standards, utilizing proper health codes, administering financials, and facilitating product quality expectations and knowledge• Accurately and promptly fulfilled beverage orders, including pints, flights, bullets, and growlers • Operated professional kitchen equipment to accurately fulfill food orders while maintaining proper sanitization• Assisted with essential brewing functions, including manual keg cleaning, carbonating beer, regulating tap lines, delivering product to vendors, and various CIP and COP tasks

• Facilitated weekly instruction for 3rd through 6th grade students, covering various healthy lifestyle and wellness topics• Assisted with after-school feedings, a service providing healthy food alternatives for inner city elementary school students

• Promoted the music label and its artists via social media, website development, and media relationships with local music writers, bloggers, and media outlets• Oversaw creation of press releases, live event video and photography, and artist promotional kits• Facilitated the sale of Rad Summer merchandise at live events, processing payments and fostering brand awareness

• Assisted in equipment cleaning & sanitation, keg cleaning, ingredient staging & barrel handling.• Prepared sanitation chemical solutions for CIP and COP tasks.• Assisted with preparatory work, i.e. sanitation & staging for batch creation, fruit / honey handling and pressing, racking, filtering, kegging and bottling.• Assisted with staging bottles and supplies for bottling; taping case boxes, labeling, etc. • Serviced tasting room (stage kegs & bottles, tap maintenance, month-end inventory).• Set up and work retail events (on and off-site), as needed.

• Oversaw planning, construction, and grand opening of the wine bar, a new venture for Oliver Winery, Indiana’s largest and oldest winery, a multi-million dollar company which makes over 320,000 cases of wine annually • Managed front-of-house operations, completing administrative tasks, maintaining inventory, and developing seasonal menus• Acted as interim kitchen manager, developing new menu items, training staff, and forecasting / managing food inventory• Facilitated a budget for a wine bar with over $600,000 in annual revenue, focusing on primary restaurant/bar financial benchmarks such as labor costs, food costs, and revenue• Acted as head bartender, developing various wine cocktails and wine flights in addition to fulfilling food and drink orders• Mentored staff as head customer service developer with in-depth full-service training, followed by ongoing sessions and reviews, culminating in an average AboutFace secret shopper score of 95%, including both tasting and dining shops• Acted as public relations specialist through social media outlets, business promotions, and target audience event development • Oversaw the successful execution of various onsite events, including rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, private business meetings, live music, and vendor showcases

• Managed and facilitated execution of various Oliver Winery onsite events, including business fundraisers, rehearsal dinners, organizational retreats, political gatherings, and our summer live music series• Managed and facilitated execution of various Oliver Winery offsite events, including the IU Auditorium Circle of Friends receptions, Taste of Bloomington, Newburgh Jazz and Wine Festival, and numerous organizational fundraisers• Hosted VIP visits to Oliver Winery, including special tours for distributors, sales incentive winners, and potential clients

- Provide guests of Oliver Winery with detailed information of the various dry and sweet wines available- Pour tastes of Oliver and Creekbend wines while enhancing the customer experience through detailed descriptions of the varieties- Provide upkeep of Oliver Winery through maintenance of the facilities and products- Perform managerial opening / closing duties while supervising tasting room staff- Market and promote wines at offsite events, including Vintage Indiana, Taste of Bloomington, and Bloomington Farmer's Market

• Acted as director for BIRA’s marketing and membership drive while consistently brainstorming methods to enhance visibility and sales for local, independently-owned restaurants• Oversaw and developed social media, with the BIRA Facebook page listing gathering over 5,500 likes

• Secured and promoted shows, mostly local performances in the Bloomington area• Maintained and developed social media for the band, maintaining a visible presence within the musical community• Provided substantial creative input for song structures and percussion arrangements• Raised over $600 in recording investment for a previous band “The Size of Color,” through an online Kickstarter campaign

- Taking design and drawing classes to complete an Applied Associates Degree in Web Design from Ivy Tech Community College- Coursework includes Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, with other numerous facets of physical design

• Acted as a student representative of the student body, faculty, staff, and alumni of the IU School of Journalism• Moderated tours of Erne Pyle Hall to prospective students and their parents, describing the various historical and technical aspects of the building and answering various questions regarding the academic requirements of the school• Represented the IU School of Journalism at numerous networking events, including luncheons and alumni functions

• Acted as head editor of the Arts and Culture section of WIUX News, making final editorial decisions of program content• Organized weekly staff meetings, including the brainstorming of story ideas and the assignment of reporters to pitches• Served as reporter, presenting pieces on various events, rehearsals, and interviews related to local arts and culture• Strengthened technological skills with Audacity and studio equipment, including audio mixers and media decks• Hosted “The Preekend,” a weekly, hour-long entertainment show highlighting various local arts and culture events

• Provided support as the initial contact for students and employers desiring to use the resources of the CDC• Served as a librarian for the Career Resource Library, Indiana University’s most comprehensive career library• Provided administrative support to students enrolled in career courses, including tours of physical and online resources• Managed interviewees while assisting professional employers during in-house interview sessions

• Performed various technical tasks, including digitally feeding video footage to other city bureaus, cueing specific shots from tapes to be used for packages, and delivering scripts for the control room producers• Assisted broadcast associates and producers by producing opposition logs, a daily re-cap of the rundown from each night’s nationally televised broadcast• Consistently managed the public phone line, transferring in-house calls and bureau-to-bureau calls, as well as addressing thoughts and concerns from a diverse viewership

• Oversaw the operations and tasks of a student organization designed to promote further career development and opportunities• Developed the 2006 Law, Government, and Non-Profit Career Panel, with more than 60 students in attendance to receive insight on various government related careers from professionals• Co-sponsored “Women in Careers,” an event featuring the nationally renowned professional speaker Peggy Klaus, as well as a career panel specifically designed to give women insight on potential workplace issues