Agbioscience

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined Kristin S. Bloink, Vice President of Global Research and External Innovation for Elanco.

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined Alan Tio CEO of Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation.

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Dan Peterson, Vice President Industry + Government Affairs at Cook Medical.

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Megan Ritter, Executive Director of Administration for Indiana Farm Bureau.

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Rob Hays, Director of FFA Association, Indiana State Department of Agriculture.

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Aaron Schacht, Acting CEO of AgriNovus Indiana and Executive Vice President Innovation, Regulatory + Business Development Elanco.

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Beck’s Hybrids’ Director of Innovation Brad Fruth

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Phytoption Co-Founder + CEO Joanne Zhang

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Dr. Karl MacDorman, IUPUI School of Infomatics + Computing, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the Director of Infomatics and Data Science and Associate Professor of Human-Computer Interaction

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Courtney Kingery, CEO, Indiana Corn and Soybean Association

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Beth Bechdol, President & CEO, AgriNovus Indiana.

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Beth Bechdol, President & CEO, AgriNovus Indiana, Jay Hulbert, President & CEO, Ag Alumni Seed and Daniel Padrão, Chief Operating Officer, Solinftec

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Daniel Padrão, Solinftec, COO.

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Norman Burns, CEO, Conner Prairie

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Mitch Tuinstra, Purdue University, Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Wickersham Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Research, Scientific Director – Institute of Plant Sciences

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Tade Powell, Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Relations Director, First Farmers Bank and Trust

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Stefan Muehlbauer, CORMO USA, CEO

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Jon Hoek, Premier Biosource, Director

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Jason Pennington, Executive Director, Indiana IoT Lab

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Rajan Gajaria, Executive Vice President for Business Platforms, Corteva

This week Inside INdiana Business host Gerry Dick is joined by Chris Lowery, Sr. VP - Workforce Alignment, Ivy Tech Community College. Chris Lowery is the senior vice president for workforce alignment for Ivy Tech Community College. Prior to this role, Chris served as Chancellor for the Columbus/Southeast Region of Ivy Tech. Over the course of his career, he has worked for Hillenbrand, Inc., the Association of Indiana Counties, and was an aide to former Indiana Governor Robert D. Orr and Senator Dan Quayle. Chris chairs the Career Coaching and Navigation Action Team for Governor Eric Holcomb’s Workforce Cabinet and is Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Sagamore Institute think tank. He received his master’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University and a bachelor’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University.

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Scott Henderson, VP + Chief Entrepreneurial Officer for Purdue Research Foundation. A human spark plug and world-class connector, Scott can turn “something” into “something amazing” through grassroots collaboration and old school perseverance. His career arc includes raising charitable donations for universities, running a capital campaign consultancy, creating digital strategies for brands and nonprofits, leading social and entrepreneurial movements, and helping to connect the highest concentration of students, startups, corporate innovators, and researchers in the entire southeastern US. You might recognize him from the UN’s 7 Billion Actions campaign, TLC/Discovery Channel’s Sarah Palin’s Alaska digital team, Hypepotamus.com, TechSquareATL.com, or his new role as VP and Chief Entrepreneurial Officer of the Purdue Research Foundation.

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Kevin Cavanaugh, Director of Research for Beck's Hybrids. Kevin's first introduction to corn breeding was with detasseling—a summer job many teenagers dread but that the 14-year-old loved and used to launch his career. His labor of love turned into a full-time career after he earned a Ph.D. in plant breeding from Purdue University. No matter what, he knew he wanted to be involved in ag—plant breeding was a fortunate find that combined his interest in science and math with his love for the outdoors. After graduating with his doctorate, Cavanaugh joined Beck’s, where he’s prospered for the past 25 years.

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Jason Mauck, CEO of Constant Canopy.

AgriNovus Indiana Director of Communications + Engagement and co-producer of this very podcast, Libby Fritz joins us this week on the Ag+Bio+Science Podcast. Since she was young, Libby has always wanted to share the agriculture story to a broader audience outside of the sector. Now, three years into her role at AgriNovus, Libby gets to do exactly that. If there is a way to tell Indiana’s agbioscience story—whether through a full marketing campaign (#timetotell), signature events, fun computer stickers, airport advertising, bringing people together to engage in a conversation, or this podcast—she will find it! Follow AgriNovus Indiana: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

gBETA Indy Director Chelsea Linder introduces listeners to our newest partnership to support entrepreneurs in the agbioscience community: gBETA Agbioscience. This is a new program of nationally ranked startup accelerator, Wisconsin-based gener8tor. gBETA Agbioscience is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage agriculture, biotechnology, and life science companies with Indiana roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity. Apply for gBETA AgBioScience by September 20, 2019: https://www.gbetastartups.com/agbioscience Chelsea Linder joined the gener8tor team after managing the corporate innovation and incubation center at a private equity firm in Indianapolis. Prior to that role, she was an operations manager for product and engineering at Angie’s List, where she discovered a passion for Design Thinking and customer-centered value creation. Chelsea graduated from Butler University in 2011 with BAs in International Studies, Spanish, and Anthropology. Follow AgriNovus Indiana: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

NutraMaize is a consumer-focused agbioscience company commercializing a more nutritious variety of better tasting, non-GMO orange corn. The company was co-founded by a father-son team, Torbert and Evan Rocheford, who now serve as the company's CTO and CEO respectively. CTO: “Professor Torbert” Rocheford is internationally recognized as a leading expert in his field and holds the Patterson Endowed Chair for Translational Genomics in Crop Improvement at Purdue University. Professor Torbert has over 25 years of experience working as a research professor in corn breeding and molecular genetics. Professor Torbert and his collaborators have made substantial advancements to their discipline and have published on discoveries in prestigious journals, such as Science and Nature Genetics, that are held up as some of the best examples of basic genomic research on a crop plant that has been applied to benefit the developing world. CEO: Evan Rocheford is an enthusiastic young entrepreneur with experience managing new ventures and bringing consumer products to market. Evan is the architect of the Professor Torbert’s brand and has successfully authored and served as the PI of two SBIR/STTR grants (USDA and NSF) attracting over $400,000 in non-dilutive funding for NutraMaize. Follow AgriNovus Indiana: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

How has Indianapolis cultivated a thriving tech community over the past decade? Look to TechPoint Indiana. TechPoint President + CEO Mike Langellier fills us in on how the organization strives to lead Indiana into a next-generation, high tech economy. Entrepreneur and software executive Mike Langellier serves as the President and CEO of TechPoint, Indiana’s technology growth initiative. Langellier co-founded MyJibe, a personal finance and banking software company. He sold the company in November 2011 and served as vice president of strategic partnerships with acquirer MoneyDesktop. Prior to starting MyJibe, Langellier was director of account management for Experian (formerly Baker Hill). Follow Mike on Twitter at @MLanj and TechPoint at @TechPointInd. This episode is a part of a six-part mini-series on CICP as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. The series features the CICP industry sector and talent initiatives which have been successful in generating awareness, investment, collaboration (AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana, Energy Systems Network and TechPoint). Listeners hear about innovation/technology convergence; economic development; talent attraction; and more. All shared priorities among the initiatives and what makes AgriNovus and its work to support the agbioscience sector (a sector entirely focused on interaction and collaboration) so successful. Follow AgriNovus Indiana: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

The life sciences sector is undoubtedly crucial to Indiana’s economy, with over 1,750 companies that call Indiana home. Much of this success can be attributed to CICP’s first initiative, BioCrossroads. Learn about BioCrossroads’ many programs and efforts from project director Brian Stemme. Brian Stemme is the project director for BioCrossroads. Brian has a strong background in life sciences market development and research and is responsible for identifying and developing opportunities for growth within Indiana’s life sciences sector, evaluating early-stage companies for investment by BioCrossroads’ seed funds and supporting the State’s efforts to attract and grow life sciences companies. Brian led the formation of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership’s AgriNovus Indiana. Follow BioCrossroads on Twitter at @BioCrossroads. This episode is a part of a six-part mini-series on CICP as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. The series features the CICP industry sector and talent initiatives which have been successful in generating awareness, investment, collaboration (AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana, Energy Systems Network and TechPoint). Listeners hear about innovation/technology convergence; economic development; talent attraction; and more. All shared priorities among the initiatives and what makes AgriNovus and its work to support the agbioscience sector (a sector entirely focused on interaction and collaboration) so successful. Follow AgriNovus Indiana: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedInThe life sciences sector is undoubtedly crucial to Indiana’s economy, with over 1,750 companies that call Indiana home. Much of this success can be attributed to CICP’s first initiative, BioCrossroads. Learn about BioCrossroads’ many programs and efforts from project director Brian Stemme. Brian Stemme is the project director for BioCrossroads. Brian has a strong background in life sciences market development and research and is responsible for identifying and developing opportunities for growth within Indiana’s life sciences sector, evaluating early-stage companies for investment by BioCrossroads’ seed funds and supporting the State’s efforts to attract and grow life sciences companies. Brian led the formation of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership’s AgriNovus Indiana. Follow BioCrossroads on Twitter at @BioCrossroads. This episode is a part of a six-part mini-series on CICP as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. The series features the CICP industry sector and talent initiatives which have been successful in generating awareness, investment, collaboration (AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana, Energy Systems Network and TechPoint). Listeners hear about innovation/technology convergence; economic development; talent attraction; and more. All shared priorities among the initiatives and what makes AgriNovus and its work to support the agbioscience sector (a sector entirely focused on interaction and collaboration) so successful. Follow AgriNovus Indiana: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Ascend Indiana strays from the traditional model of all other CICP initiatives because it serves all industry sectors, working in all areas of talent and workforce development. What was it about Indiana’s overall economy or talent ecosystem that compelled the creation of Ascend? Jason Kloth, President + CEO of Ascend Indiana fills us in. Jason Kloth joined CICP in July 2015 and serves as President + CEO of Ascend Indiana. The initiative is a cross-sector, industry-led organization that collaborates with employers, education, and community partners to identify and address challenges within the talent pipeline. Prior to joining CICP, Jason led the Office of Education Innovation (OEI) as the deputy mayor of education under Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard. Before joining the Mayor’s office, Jasonheld a variety of senior positions at Teach For America. Follow Jason on Twitter at @KlothJason and Ascend Indiana at @AscendIndiana. This episode is a part of a six-part mini-series on CICP as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. The series features the CICP industry sector and talent initiatives which have been successful in generating awareness, investment, collaboration (AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana, Energy Systems Network and TechPoint). Listeners hear about innovation/technology convergence; economic development; talent attraction; and more. All shared priorities among the initiatives and what makes AgriNovus and its work to support the agbioscience sector (a sector entirely focused on interaction and collaboration) so successful. Follow AgriNovus Indiana: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

The need for renewable energy and technological innovation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ultimately ensure energy security has never been more urgent for a promising future. How is Indiana advancing energy technology? Paul Mitchell, President + CEO of Energy Systems Network, (ESN) fills us in. Paul Mitchell serves as President + CEO of ESN. Prior to joining ESN, Paul served as Policy Director for Economic Development, Workforce, and Energy for Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. In this capacity, he oversaw legislation, policy, and program development for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the Departments of Workforce Development and Labor, and acted as Governor’s liaison to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and Office of Utility Consumer Counselor. Follow Energy Systems Network at @EnergySystemsNk. This episode is a part of a six-part mini-series on CICP as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. The series features the CICP industry sector and talent initiatives which have been successful in generating awareness, investment, collaboration (AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana, Energy Systems Network and TechPoint). Listeners hear about innovation/technology convergence; economic development; talent attraction; and more. All shared priorities among the initiatives and what makes AgriNovus and its work to support the agbioscience sector (a sector entirely focused on interaction and collaboration) so successful. Follow AgriNovus Indiana: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Learn all about AgriNovus Indiana’s parent organization, the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) from President + CEO David Johnson. David L. Johnson was elected President and CEO of CICP in December 2012. CICP is a unique, nationally-recognized, strategic collaboration of business executives, philanthropic leaders and university presidents brought together to develop initiatives, investments and projects that advance regional prosperity. Follow CICP on Twitter at @CICPIndiana This episode kicks off a six-part mini-series on CICP as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. The series will feature the CICP industry sector and talent initiatives which have been successful in generating awareness, investment, collaboration (AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana, Energy Systems Network and TechPoint). Listeners will hear about innovation/technology convergence; economic development; talent attraction; and more. All shared priorities among the initiatives and what makes AgriNovus and its work to support the agbioscience sector (a sector entirely focused on interaction and collaboration) so successful. Follow AgriNovus Indiana: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Learn all about AgriNovus Indiana’s parent organization, the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) from President + CEO David Johnson. David L. Johnson was elected President and CEO of CICP in December 2012. CICP is a unique, nationally-recognized, strategic collaboration of business executives, philanthropic leaders and university presidents brought together to develop initiatives, investments and projects that advance regional prosperity. Follow CICP on Twitter at @CICPIndiana This episode kicks off a six-part mini-series on CICP as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. The series will feature the CICP industry sector and talent initiatives which have been successful in generating awareness, investment, collaboration (AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana, Energy Systems Network and TechPoint). Listeners will hear about innovation/technology convergence; economic development; talent attraction; and more. All shared priorities among the initiatives and what makes AgriNovus and its work to support the agbioscience sector (a sector entirely focused on interaction and collaboration) so successful. Follow AgriNovus Indiana: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

One year ago, AgriNovus Indiana President + CEO Beth Bechdol recorded the first episode of our Ag+Bio+Science podcast. What have we accomplished with our partners over the past year? What’s next? Beth shares her thoughts on the future of Indiana’s agbioscience community. Beth Bechdol is the President + CEO of AgriNovus Indiana. Beth excels at building unconventional alliances, connecting people who may not know they need connecting and telling the exciting and inspiring story of the agbiosciences to everyone she meets. Follow AgriNovus Indiana: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Claire Baney, AgriNovus Intern and Purdue College of Agriculture Student.

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Tom Bratton, Medallion Partners, CEO

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Zack James, Rabbit Tractors, Founder

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with David Rowe, Epogee, Chief Technology Officer

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Bruce Kettler, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Director

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Karen Plaut, Purdue College of Agriculture, Dean

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Rebecca Schroeder, Whiteshire Hamroc, President

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Jason Whitney, Indiana University Philanthropic Venture Fund, Manager of Strategic Partnerships

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Dan Dawes, AgriNovus Indiana, Senior Director of Strategy + Innovation

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Ting Gootee, Elevate Ventures, Chief Investment Officer

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Sonia Nofziger Dasgupta, EnviroKure Inc., Vice President of Commercial Strategy

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Drew Garretson, Land O’Lakes, U.S. E-Business Field Team Lead

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Anna Haldewang, Plan Bee, Founder + CEO

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Matt Bechdol, GeoSilos, CEO

On episode 29 of AgriNovus Indiana's AG+BIO+SCIENCE podcast, Gerry of Inside INdiana Business talks with Luca Bonini, the CEO of Italpollina. Luca Bonini is the third generation at the helm of this European-based family business with an expansive global reach. Operating today in more than 70 countries worldwide, with four production sites and 13 commercial offices, Italpollina’s proprietary technologies are utilized in the production of organic fertilizers, beneficial microbials, and 100 percent vegetal-based biostimulants. Most recently, Italpollina opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Anderson and are now adding a research and development center, Italpollina Park, there as well. Bonini graduated from Bocconi Commercial University in Milan with a degree in Business Strategy. In 2016, he was appointed “Officier du Merite Agricole” by the French Government - an honor that is of the second most important in France and given to people strongly committed to the development of agriculture. Subscribe to Indiana is AG+BIO+SCIENCE Podcast: • Podcast Site: http://bit.ly/2RR1wDA • Apple: https://apple.co/2LwGDiV • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LQOmUP • Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Mcj92F

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Trent Torrence, United Animal Health, Chief Operating Officer.