Indy Business Collective Launch Event

Indy Business Collective is a growing alliance of BDOs and ecosystem builders working together to improve the entrepreneurial journey at every stage.

Join us for our official launch and free community event—designed for entrepreneurs, service providers, and supporters ready to transform the way we build businesses in Indy.

Connect, collaborate, and experience the power of a more unified, equity-centered ecosystem.

Info: Start your day with 1 Million Cups (1MC), a national program where local entrepreneurs share their stories and get real-time feedback from the community. It’s casual, inspiring, and all about connection.

Info: The Missing Link: How Black Entrepreneurs Can Own More of the Chain
Join Kelly Evans of LISC as she leads a powerful conversation on how Black entrepreneurs can move beyond the point of sale and into deeper participation in the supply chain. Featuring insights on supplier diversity, sourcing, and strategic positioning, this session explores how we shift from being end sellers to essential partners in long-term economic growth.

Info: This is more than a launch — it’s a call to reimagine what’s possible. Join us as we introduce the Indy Business Collective, a powerful alliance of BDOs, ESOs, and ecosystem builders committed to transforming the entrepreneurial experience in Indianapolis. In this session, we’ll explore the current ecosystem, expose the critical gaps, and unveil how our Entrepreneurial Pathway Framework connects the right entrepreneurs to the right support at the right time. Whether you’re a funder, support organization, or entrepreneur, this is your opportunity to plug in, partner, and help us build a stronger, more equitable future for business in Indy.

Info: Need help with your business idea? Ronda Taylor, founder of Startup Sprint, leads this hands-on workshop helps aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs clarify, test, and strengthen their business ideas. You'll learn how to align your passion with real market demand and walk away with a simple, actionable blueprint to build from. Ideal for those at the ideation or pre-launch stage.

Info: Led by Tearra Dotson of H.O.P.S., this dynamic session dives into the mindset shifts needed to thrive as an entrepreneur. Participants will explore the habits, beliefs, and mental frameworks that drive resilience, focus, and long-term success—especially in the face of uncertainty. Whether you're just getting started or recalibrating your path, this session will help you think like a founder and lead like a visionary.

Info: Every entrepreneur knows that access to capital can make—or break—a business. In this dynamic panel discussion, Charles Gilbert of Black Onyx Management and fellow industry leaders, will explore how entrepreneurs at all stages can secure the funding they need to grow. Panelists will share insights on navigating the Indianapolis funding ecosystem, identifying the right sources of capital, and preparing your business to be investment ready. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies, insider tips, and a clearer roadmap for turning their funding goals into reality.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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