The Future of Mobility: Pushing Indiana Forward with Innovation and Entrepreneurship

In this episode of "Indiana For The Bold," host Nathan Brown delves into the future of mobility and the innovative strides being made in Indiana. Joining him is Natasha Jensen-Matta, the vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation development at the IEDC. Together, they explore the state's investments in disruptive technologies and the impact on Indiana's role as a hub of innovation. Throughout the episode, Natasha discusses the broad scope of future mobility, touching on topics such as autonomous vehicles, intelligent networks, electric vehicles, and micromobility. She emphasizes the importance of small businesses and entrepreneurs in driving innovation, as well as the state's focus on economic development, safety, and the historical significance of Indiana in the advancement of mobility. The conversation sheds light on various state initiatives and resources available to entrepreneurs in the mobility industry. What you’ll learn: 1. Future mobility encompasses a wide range of innovative technologies, from autonomous vehicles to smart city infrastructure and micromobility, requiring continuous innovation and tech advancements. 2. Small businesses and entrepreneurs play a crucial role in solving the challenges of mobility, with the IEDC offering grant programs and resources to support research, development, and prototyping in this space. 3. Indiana is at the forefront of fostering a robust venture capital ecosystem, providing funding and support for early-stage startups, as well as hosting specialized events and programs to further innovation in future mobility.  Jump Into the Conversation: 00:00 Indiana invests in mobility, supports entrepreneurs, and cultivates innovation. 04:15 Encouraging small businesses to innovate for mobility.08:09 Indiana Autonomous Challenge is pushing AI to limits.12:26 Indiana supports a unique venture capital ecosystem.13:58 How to partner with a generator for G beta accelerators.16:59 Indiana will help with your next move. Resources: Subscribe to our newsletter  Learn more about the Indy Autonomous Challenge IEDC Entrepreneurship