Indiana's Economic Leap: Insights from Andrew Kossack of ARI

I sat down with Andrew Kosak, Executive Vice President of Partnerships at the Applied Research Institute (ARI), to discuss Indiana's recent economic successes and future prospects.  We dive into Indiana's record-breaking investments in key industries like EVs, semiconductors, and biotech, the state's strategic partnerships both locally and globally, and ARI's pivotal role in bringing transformational projects to life.  Our conversation highlights Indiana's thriving innovation ecosystem and emphasizes the importance of unity and collaboration in securing a prosperous future.  This episode was recorded live at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's 2024 Global Economic Summit. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Indiana's Record-Breaking Investments 00:40 The Role of the Applied Research Institute (ARI) 01:02 Interview with Andrew Kossack 01:29 Balancing Innovation and Research 04:02 Federal Hub Designations and ARI's Role 06:34 Global Partnerships and International Expansion 08:10 Future Outlook for Indiana 10:23 The Importance of Biotech 12:31 Why Indiana? 13:35 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Discover More IEDC / Indiana For The Bold Andrew Kossack Follow Us: LinkedIn