On Wednesday May 14, we kicked off our new monthly series, Learn at Launch, with a deep dive into the founding process and investor relations, led by Mike Reynolds, CEO and Co-Founder of Innovatemap. Joining him onstage were Megan Lohman, Co-Founder and President of Plan...
Every successful company begins as an idea. But before an idea can grow and develop into a successful company, you must validate it first. Is it a good idea? What makes it a good idea? And who is going to be honest and tell you...
Artificial intelligence (AI) was once a dream. But now, it's everywhere. In art, in schools, and most importantly in our case, in business. The rapid expansion of AI and the release of programs such as ChatGPT have raised thousands of questions for small business owners,...
The Grand Opening of the New Launch Fishers was a huge success! Over 700 attendees showed for last Friday’s celebration. The evening was filled with food and drink from local businesses, live music and entertainment for the whole family. Didn’t get a chance to stop...
The seventh annual Innovation Showcase took place last week at the Dallara IndyCar Factory. Over 70 companies were given 60 seconds each to pitch to potential investors. At the end of the day it was Pi Lab and their product Edwin the Duck that took...
The first ever Launch Fishers High School Fellowship Bootcamp took place June 1 - June 4. Some of Fishers' best and brightest students listened and participated in presentations put on by local thought leaders and entrepreneurs. In this post, Alex Reibel, a Launch Fishers intern,...
Over 110 companies looking to raise capital have applied to pitch at The Innovation Showcase, the largest startup showcase in Indiana and possibly the Midwest. Only 75 companies will make the cut and get to pitch to a crowd of over 1,000 people. The event includes...
Join us at the new home of Launch Fishers for the Entrepreneurship Week Celebration on Thursday, June 18! We’re bringing together the leading supporters of innovation and entrepreneurship in Indiana for an evening filled with live music, local food and socializing. The party begins at 6:00PM...
Launch Indiana SBDC is heading to MatchBOX in Lafayette for our July 25 bootcamp.MatchBOX Coworking Studio opened on April 11 and has already reached its two-year membership goal! MatchBOX is a nonprofit venture that draws together creative people pursuing new ideas. Space is flexible and...
In late March, Launch Fishers, ISBDC and TechPoint staff had the opportunity to take a two-day road trip through Southern Indiana to learn about innovative and entrepreneurial activities going on in that part of the state and to share information on Launch Indiana. One of our stops included Bloomington where we...