We'll be spending a day in both Indianapolis and Columbus (graciously hosted by Scott Dorsey's High Alpha and Mark Kwamme & Ray Leach's Ohio Fund, respectively).
This will not be a high level overview of efforts across other states, but instead an opportunity to dive deep, ask hard questions, and ideate together.
Our goals:
Meet and learn from other leaders that have successfully built innovation-centered coalitions and initiatives
Deepen relationships and trust with one another and counterparts in other states
Walk away with energy, fresh perspectives, and ideas on how Michigan continues to move forward
Depart Detroit, MI
Indianapolis, IN
8:30: Breakfast at High Alpha
9:00: Team Michigan: Welcome & Intros
9:30: High Alpha Welcome: Indy & Indiana Ecosystem Overview
Scott Dorsey, Managing Partner
Mike Langellier, Operating Partner & Head of New Ventures
9:45: Conversations with Leaders in Innovation, Q&A, and Breakouts
Ting Goote, President & CEO, TechPoint
Kelli Jones, Co-Founder & GP, Sixty8 Capital
12:00: Depart for 16 Tech
12:30: Lunch at AMP - Healthy Soul Cafe
1:30: Conversation with Melina Kennedy, CEO of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
2:30: Building a Statewide Innovation Ecosystem
Emily Krueger, CEO, 16 Tech
Kristen Lampkin, Director, Business Equity for Indy, CICP
3:30: Understanding Indy: A local lens and Community Tour with Sampson Levingston of Through 2 Eyes
4:30: Dinner/Happy Hour at the Garage with local leaders, founders and entrepreneurs
6:30: Depart Indy (2 hr 45 min)
9:30: Arrive Columbus at The Junto Hotel
Columbus, OH
9:00: Breakfast at Ohio Chamber of Commerce
9:30: Welcome to Ohio!
9:40: The Road to Collaboration
Ray Leach - The O.H.I.O. Fund
Mark Kvamme - The O.H.I.O. Fund
Brian Hicks - Architect of Ohio Third Frontier as Governor Advisory
Eric Troy, Founder & CEO, Eficionado and Advisory Board Member, JobsOhio Black Founders Initiative
10:30: Investing in Innovation Across the State
Candice Matthews Brackeen, CEO, Lightship Foundation and General Partner, Lightship Capital
Mike Venerable - Former CEO of CincyTech, Director of Healthcare and Lifesciences, The O.H.I.O Fund
Jill Meyer - Former CEO, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Chief Legal Officer, The O.H.I.O. Fund
12:00: Depart for CoverMyMeds: Lunch, tour, and the CMM story with Josh Applebaum
2:00: Understanding Columbus: Stonewall and Venture Suite Tour
4:00: Dinner/Happy Hour at Railhouse at East Market with local leaders, founders, & entrepreneurs
6:00: Depart Columbus
9:30: Arrive in Detroit
To help cover the cost of meals throughout the trip the fee to attend is $300 per person. This will include all expenses except hotel accommodations.
You are responsible for booking your own accommodation. We've secured a group rate at the BottleWorks Hotel in Indy (direct booking link here) and at Junto Hotel in Columbus (direct booking link here).
Motor Coach Transportation will depart from One Campus Martius at 3pm on Tuesday, February 27th and return at 9:30pm on Thursday, February 29th.
Parking for the duration of the trip is available in the One Campus Martius Garage. Rock has generously offered to cover the cost of parking in a secured garage; more details soon.
For questions, please contact Trip Facilitator, Jeanette Pierce at jeanette (at) thecityinstitute.com or 313-268-6562.
Please check your inbox for "Midwest Innovation Roadtrip: Everything you need to know" for that information. Rock has graciously offered to cover the cost of parking in the One Campus Martius Garage.
Please check your inbox for "Midwest Innovation Roadtrip: Everything you need to know" for the group WhatsApp link.
Business casual, please!
Please check your inbox for "Midwest Innovation Roadtrip: Everything you need to know" for the attendee and speaker booklet, complete with bios.
Please reach out directly to Kelly Kang, Song United Dir. of Strategic Initiatives to discuss.
We understand that prior obligations may make it difficult to join us on the bus the whole way. With that being said, we highly encourage participants to take the bus if possible for group cohesion (and fun!).
Song United and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Thank you for your support!