On Tuesday this week, IBJ Media released its 2026 edition of Indiana 250. The list highlights the state’s most influential and impactful leaders across business, philanthropy, arts, government, and nonprofits. Among the 250 individuals honored, 23 have made guest appearances on Get IN. with Nate Spangle, and interviews with 2026 Indiana 250 honorees Scott Dorsey (ExactTarget), Fred Payne (United Way of Central Indiana), and Ryan Vaughn (EXOS) will be released soon to push that number to 26.
The list of Indiana 250 honorees who have appeared on the Get IN. Podcast is below, and you can also listen to the episodes on Apple and Spotify.
Civic Leadership
Bethany Hartley, South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership
April 5, 2023
How to Build a Startup Community and Plug Into an Innovation Ecosystem
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Matt Mindrum, Indy Chamber
April 21, 2025
Is Indianapolis Getting a Rebrand?
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Chuck Surack, Sweetwater
Nov. 5, 2025
How Sweetwater Became a Billion-Dollar Music Empire
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Energy & Agriculture
Jeffrey Harrison, Citizens Energy
Dec. 26, 2025
The $2 Billion Dig Indy Project
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Financial & Business Services
David Becker, First Internet Bank
July 26, 2023
How to Use Your Intuition & Take Risks to Accelerate Your Career
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Christopher “Toph” Day, Elevate Ventures
April 8, 2025
Innovate or Evaporate: Indiana’s Startup Rundown with Toph Day
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Aug. 8, 2024
Season Finale: Top Startups, Tech Trends, & Vision for the Future
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Nov. 22, 2023
Unpacking the Process of Hosting a Successful Event with Toph Day and Matt Hunckler
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Aug. 23, 2023
How to Build Momentum with Your Startup and Career with Christopher Day and Matt Hunckler
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June 21, 2023
How to Thrive While Working at a Startup From Christopher Day & Matt Hunckler
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Susan Ford, Graham Allen Partners
Nov. 1, 2023
How Private Equity Is Investing in “Midwest Mavericks” with Susan Ford
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Elliott Parker, High Alpha Innovation
July 10, 2024
How to Drive Innovation in Corporations Using Entrepreneurial Spirit with Elliott Parker
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Melissa St. John, Relocation Strategies
March 19, 2025
From Single Mom to CEO with Melissa St. John
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John Wortman, Valeo Financial Advisors
March 11, 2026
Managing Millions for Indiana Families
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Hospitality, Arts & Entertainment
J. Douglas Boles & Allison Melangton, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Penske Entertainment
Jan. 6, 2025
Inside the Indy 500 with Doug Boles and Allison Melangton
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Leonard Hoops, Visit Indy
Oct. 16, 2024
The Eras Economics (Taylor’s Version) with Leonard Hoops of Visit Indy
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Craig Huse, Huse Culinary
Jan. 29, 2025
The History of St. Elmo Steak House with Craig Huse
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Manufacturing, Logistics & Transportation
Morgan & Katie Lucas, Lucas Oil
Nov. 26, 2025
How Lucas Oil Grew Globally and Became the Naming Rights Partner of an NFL Stadium
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Nonprofit & Education
Geoffrey Mearns, Ball State University
April 24, 2026
Why Celebrities Keep Coming to Muncie
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Real Estate, Retail, & Construction
Tag Birge, Broad Ripple Art
Aug. 20, 2025
Why Broad Ripple Is Betting Big on Public Art
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Mike Clem, Sweetwater Sound
April 3, 2024
Innovation and Passion: The Sweetwater Sound Story with Mike Clem
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Tom Kelley, Kelley Automotive Group
June 29, 2026
The Car Dealer Who Caddied for Presidents and Built an IndyCar Team
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Technology & Media
Kristian Andersen, High Alpha
Dec. 19, 2025
Does Indy Have an Identity Crisis?
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Amy Brown, Authenticx
Aug. 16, 2023
How to Be an Authentic Leader: AI, VC, and Startup Culture with Amy Brown
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Tiffany Sauder, Life of And
Aug. 22, 2025
Stop Doing Laundry? Why Ordinary Tasks are Ruining Your Life
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