6pm-8pm
Elevate Happy Hour
Stop by Crazy Horse to kick off the Combine with drinks and snacks.
214 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
10:00am-10:30am
Registration/Breakfast
The Mill
642 N Madison St, Bloomington, IN 47404
10:30am-11:00am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Hear from Combine 2022 Emcee and CMO at Folia, Torlando Hakes.
11:00am-11:30am
Code: Applying Blockchain
Learn from Sheldon Trotman about how blockchain and smart contract technology present opportunities beyond cryptocurrency for Midwestern businesses.
11:30am-12:00pm
Capital: An Inside Look at Raising
In this tell-all talk, hear how Stagetime, Rigbot and Integrate Schools raised capital amidst a global pandemic.
Presenters include:
Jennie Moser, CEO Stagetime
Kevin Celisca, CEO Integrate Schools
Shatru Thimmappa, COO Rigbot
Cy Mengin (moderator), EIR Elevate Ventures
12:00pm-1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm-2:00pm
Culture: Growing to Exit
A conversation between two local entrepreneurs that helped lead their companies to successful exits.
Presenters Include:
Michelle Cole, Vector Solutions (Envisage)
Brad Wisler, Exclaimer (Periodic)
2:00pm-2:30pm
Creativity: Inspiring Remotely
Seasoned professionals share tips on fostering creativity in remote/hybrid work environments.
Presenters Include:
Kurtis Beavers, Fluent Design System Director at Microsoft
Thomas DeCarlo, Owner/Executive Director at DeCarlo Animation
Maggie, O’Connor, Senior Experience Designer at projekt202 Louisville
Katie Birge (moderator), Associate/Head of Platform at M25
2:30pm-2:45pm
Afternoon break
2:45pm-3:15pm
Community: The Next Cycle
Get the scoop on the challenges, requirements, and opportunities for what’s next in the region including at the Mill, Tech Center, Kiln, Wright Resolve, and Propeller.
Presenters Include:
Adam Quirk, CEO Cardinal Spirits
Jen Pearl, President BEDC
Bryan Rushton, President of the Propeller BOD
Mike Trotzke, Co-Founder SproutBox/Cheddar
Torlando Hakes (moderator), CMO Folia
3:15-4:00pm
Closing Presenter
Learn how to sell your startup from Mark Achler, Managing Director at MATH Venture Partners & Co-author of Exit Right.
4:00pm-4:30pm
Closing Remarks
4:30pm-5:30pm
Happy Hour
5:30pm-8:00pm ET
Dinner Break
8:00pm-9:00pm ET
Startup Showcase
Connect with local founders and demo their startup ideas.
Open to the Public
9:00pm
Drone Light Show
Immersive light experience featuring 75 aerial drones! This 10 minute, fully custom show will feature artwork and animations unique to the region.
Open to the Public
9:20pm
Unofficial After Party at the Upland Woodshop
Upland Woodshop
354 W 11th St, Bloomington, IN 47404
11:00 AM - 8:30PM
Bloomington Independent Film Festival
The Bishop
Make a weekend of it in Downtown Bloomington with our friends at Bloomington Independent Film Festival!
In its first year, BIFF is set to become an annual event featuring stories from filmmakers from all over the world. Tickets for the event start at $6, or snag an all-access pass for only $25.