“What’s your favorite song?” might sound like a workshop icebreaker or dating profile question. But when you ask Matt Hay that question, he takes it seriously. Hay began to lose his hearing during his college days as an undergraduate at Indiana University and it was...
As a high school student in Idaho, Lisa McLean Forbes never imagined she would one day become the captain of the crew team at Indiana University. “Growing up in Idaho, I had never even considered crew before coming to IU,” she explained. “Taking on the challenge...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The IU Angel Network, an investment vehicle of IU Ventures, today announced an investment in The Wisory, an innovative membership-based platform that connects business executives with a network of highly experienced and accomplished advisors. Co-founded by Jason Wadler, an IU alumni with...
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – This spring, IU Ventures will once again welcome IU-affiliated entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and others to the IU Bloomington campus for its annual Venture Summit, a unique opportunity to connect with IU’s global network of founders and funders. The fourth annual IU Founders...
Do you know someone in the Indiana University ecosystem who epitomizes the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation? If so, IU Ventures is looking for nominations for its next Spirit of Venture Award. The Spirit of Venture Award(s) are presented to Indiana University faculty, staff, alumni, or...
IU students don’t need to move to Silicon Valley to begin their careers in venture capital. The first step is much closer to home. IU Ventures, Indiana University’s early-stage venture and angel investment arm, recently welcomed their newest group of IU Venture Fellows. The IU Venture...
IU students recently gathered at the IU Innovates/VonLee Entrepreneurship Center to listen to a fireside chat with Eric Tobias, a co-partner and operating partner at High Alpha, an Indianapolis-based venture firm. The event was a partnership between Indiana University’s Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, IU Innovates, and...
IU Ventures recently caught up with Thomas McGrath, the CEO of iink, a digital payments network that expedites the disbursement of funds associated with multi-party property insurance claims, to check in on the company and its plan for the future. Tell us about iink—what does the...
One of the ironies of a sports stadium is that the more premium seats can often leave fans feeling isolated and removed from the excitement of the gameday experience. But thanks to a new pilot program from the IU Sports Innovation Initiative and EDGE Sound...
Caitlin Ursini believes she owes everything to Indiana University—her friends, her career, and even the opportunities she’s yet to have—because of the connections she made while on campus. And that's one reason she decided to become part of the IU Ventures Angel Network. “The IU Angel...
