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Business Leaders
The entrepreneurs and executives driving Indiana forward, from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne.
West Lafayette EdTech Founder Raymond Nnamdi Turns Down Acquisition Offer to Stay Independent
Raymond Nnamdi turned down a nine-figure acquisition offer for his West Lafayette-based tutoring platform, betting on continued independent growth.
Felicia Owens's Indianapolis Childcare Network Expands to Address Waitlist Crisis
Felicia Owens's Indianapolis-based childcare center network is opening three new locations to address waitlists that have topped a year in some neighborhoods.
Indianapolis Entrepreneur Marcus Holloway Raises $18 Million for Logistics Startup
Marcus Holloway's Indianapolis-based logistics software startup, CrossDock, closed an $18 million Series B to expand its freight scheduling technology.
Fishers Startup Founder Camille Torres Sells AI Company for $60 Million
Camille Torres's Fishers-based AI startup, ClarityWorks, was acquired by a national data analytics firm for $60 million after five years of growth.
Evansville Hospitality Founder Bianca Farrow Adds Fourth Riverfront Hotel
Bianca Farrow's Evansville hospitality group acquired its fourth riverfront hotel, continuing a decade-long consolidation of the city's downtown lodging market.
Fort Wayne Medtech Founder Renata Fields Celebrates First FDA Device Approval
Renata Fields's Fort Wayne medtech company, Summit Orthopedic Devices, received its first FDA approval for an implant targeting joint degeneration.
South Bend Tech Founder Theo Lindqvist Lands Contract for Autonomous Vehicle Sensors
Theo Lindqvist's South Bend-based technology startup won a multi-year contract to supply sensor systems for autonomous agricultural vehicles.
Indianapolis Fintech Founder Darnell Briggs Closes $14 Million Series A
Darnell Briggs's Indianapolis fintech startup, LedgerPoint, raised a $14 million Series A to expand banking software for small credit unions.
Carmel Restaurateur Devon Marsh Expands Dining Group to Indianapolis
Devon Marsh's Carmel-based restaurant group is opening its first downtown Indianapolis location after a decade building a farm-to-table dining brand.