1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups communities aim to present an inclusive and supportive front door to their local entrepreneurial ecosystems. These qualities are essential for 1MC to fulfill its mission to educate, engage and connect entrepreneurs with their communities.
Andrew Kincius, Community Lead drew.kincius@gmail.com
Ronda Taylor, Presenting Committee Member rtaylor141@ivytech.edu
@1millioncupsind
BANKABLE
We believe that entrepreneurship is the best way to make dramatic positive impact on individuals, on local communities and around the world. Our vision is to make it possible for anyone to launch, grow and sustain an impactful business.
Jennifer Hall, Director of Marketing & New Initiatives jennifer@bankable.org
@wearebankable
BE NIMBLE FOUNDATION
Our entrepreneurship programs support Black and Latinx tech start-up founders to get them the resources, support and funding they need to build high-growth, high-scale tech companies.
Kelli Jones, Co-Founder/Co-CEO kelli@benimbleco.com
@benimbleco
BLACK ONYX MANAGEMENT, INC.
To empower Black and marginalized communities.
Marshawn Wolley, President marshawn@blackonyxmanagement.com
@blackonyxmanagement
Business Ownership Initiative
BOI's mission is to provide financing and access to business support services to advantage thousands of disadvantaged entrepreneurs, primarily entrepreneurs of color, women, veterans, justice-involved people, and people with different abilities.
Neil Metzger, REDi Program Manager nmetzger@businessownership.org
@BOI_Indpls
CENTRAL INDIANA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Indiana SBDC creates a positive and measurable impact on the formation, growth, and sustainability of Indiana’s small businesses by providing entrepreneurs expert guidance and a comprehensive network of resources.
Daniel Drexler, Regional Director ddrexler@isbdc.org
@indiana_sbdc
EDNA MARTIN CHRISTIAN CENTER
The mission of the Edna Martin Christian Center is to bridge cultural, racial, and economic differences in order to support and nurture the people in the community by providing holistic programs that empower, encourage, and engender a vision of hope.
Immanuel Ivey, Senior Director of Workforce Development & Entrepreneurship iivey@ednamartincc.org
@EdnaMartinCtr
INDIANAPOLIS SCORE
SCORE's mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education.
Keith Pitzele, Chapter Co-Chair keith.pitzele@scorevolunteer.org
INDIANAPOLIS BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Our mission is to serve as an information resource with developing Black Owned Businesses and educate and enhance the economic status of the Black Community while creating a positive community climate of intellectual exchange of goods and services with all businesses.
Larry Williams, Executive Director indybcc1@gmail.com
@indy_bcc
KHEPRW INSTITUTE
We determine our future through intergenerational relationships working as community that develops self-mastery and responsibility to community.
Imhotep Adisa, Executive Director iadisa@kheprw.org
@kheprw
OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Office of Minority and Women Business Development (OMWBD) is committed to serving businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and people with ADA disabilities. The agency helps you access contract opportunities from the city, county, municipal, and privately funded projects in Central Indiana.
Ava Y. Taylor, GIPC Ava.Taylor@indy.gov
@OMWBD
SOURCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER, INC.
Mission: to create an environment where neighborhood entrepreneurs and businesses can start, sustain, and thrive.
Steve Thrash, Executive Director stevethrash@comcast.net
@SourceForBiz
The Speak Easy
The Startup Accelerator dba the Speak Easy is a community, an entrepreneur support organization, and a gathering place. Our purpose is to enable aspiring founders in Central Indiana to explore hunches, innovate, and launch new businesses that support our local community and regional economy.
TJ Wright, Executive Director tj@speakeasyindy.com
@SpeakEasyIndy
The Startup Ladies
The Startup Ladies is a membership organization that identifies, educates, connects, and increases investment in women entrepreneurs starting up and scaling businesses. All genders welcome!
Kristen Cooper, CEO & Founder kristen@thestartupladies.org
@iamastartuplady
Union Campus
Our world class tech campus is a real estate platform for startup and fast-growth companies in Indiana.
Jeremy Baynai, Manager jeremy@unionindy.com
@unioncampusindy