IU Ventures

Connor Hitchcock, BS '16 – Co-Founder & CEO, Homefield

IU alum, lifelong IU fan, and Indiana native Connor Hitchcock founded Homefield in 2018 alongside his wife and co-founder Christa out of their Broad Ripple basement. What began as a passion project to create thoughtful collegiate apparel has grown into a premium collegiate apparel brand, with over 180 university licenses and distribution through 100+ retail locations. Today, the 30 members of the Homefield team operate out of their facility in Speedway, as they work to become the world's most thoughtful collegiate apparel brand. Hear the IU football moment that inspired him to start Homefield, why he would not exist without Kirkwood Avenue, how to scale your startup at a sustainable level, the value of Hoosier pride in the IU Angel Network & beyond, and how customer expectations have changed in the last 10 years. Learn more about Connor at HomefieldApparel.com [https://www.homefieldapparel.com/] and on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/connorhitchcock/], and learn more about IU Ventures at IUVentures.com [https://iuventures.com/]. This podcast is presented by Kelley Direct Programs. Learn more at Kelley.IU.edu [https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/online/why-kelley/index.html?utm_medium=streaming-audio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=kd-fireside-chat&utm_term=gokelley-sponsorship]

Steve Simon, BGS '89 – Co-Owner, Indiana Pacers & Founder, Simon Equity Partners

Stephen H. Simon is a Co-Owner and the Alternate Governor for the Indiana Pacers. He is also the Founder of Simon Equity Partners, LLC and has been a Managing Member since January 2007. From February 1997 to December 2006, Mr. Simon served as President & Chief Executive Officer of Melvin Simon & Associates, Inc., a privately held real estate and investment company. Hear his stories celebrating IU championships over the years, lessons from his career in investing, how to build a great culture as a leader, what separates leaders who scale their business, and his all-time favorite bands to see at The Bluebird. Learn more about Steve at NBA.com/Pacers [https://www.nba.com/pacers/], SimonEquity.com [https://www.simonequity.com/], and on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-simon-9bb18034/], and learn more about IU Ventures at IUVentures.com [https://iuventures.com/]. This podcast is presented by Kelley Direct Programs. Learn more at Kelley.IU.edu [https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/online/why-kelley/index.html?utm_medium=streaming-audio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=kd-fireside-chat&utm_term=gokelley-sponsorship]

Jennifer Holmes, BS '84 – CEO, PrecisionCare AI

Jennifer Holmes is CEO of PrecisionCare AI, a Boomerang Ventures portfolio company. She brings 30 years of senior executive experience in the medical device and MedTech sector. Hear her experience at the Peach Bowl, her career in figure skating, how PrecisionCare AI is differentiating in the MedTech industry, their top use cases, and why you need a Plan B & Plan C. Learn more about Jennifer at PrecisionCare-AI.com [https://www.precisioncare-ai.com/] and on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifervaughanholmes2187513/], and learn more about IU Ventures at IUVentures.com [https://iuventures.com/]. This podcast is presented by Kelley Direct Programs. Learn more at Kelley.IU.edu [https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/online/why-kelley/index.html?utm_medium=streaming-audio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=kd-fireside-chat&utm_term=gokelley-sponsorship]

Dr. Richard DiMarchi, PhD '79 – Distinguished Professor of Chemistry & Gill Chair in Biomolecular Sciences, Indiana University

Richard DiMarchi is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Gill Chair in Biomolecular Sciences at Indiana University. He's a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the National Inventors Hall of Fame, and is a former Group Vice President at Eli Lilly and later at Novo Nordisk. He's co-inventor on more than 100 U.S. patents, co-author to more than 250 peer-reviewed scientific publications, was identified as a top 5 translation researcher by Nature Biotechnology, and has co-founded 8 successful biotech companies since 2003. Hear what he loves about Bloomington, how to transition from the lab to the boardroom, what's next for GLP-1s, the thing that motivates him the most, and the most incredible healthcare innovations we've seen in the last 25 years. Learn more about Richard at Indiana.edu [https://www.chem.indiana.edu/faculty/richard-dimarchi/] and on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-dimarchi-642a5710/], and learn more about IU Ventures at IUVentures.com [https://iuventures.com/]. This podcast is presented by Kelley Direct Programs. Learn more at Kelley.IU.edu [https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/online/why-kelley/index.html?utm_medium=streaming-audio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=kd-fireside-chat&utm_term=gokelley-sponsorship]

Paul Caine, BA '86 – President, On Location

Paul Caine is the President of premium experiential hospitality leader On Location, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). In this role, Paul oversees a diverse and global portfolio of consumer experiences, hospitality, and brand partnerships. He previously served as Global Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Bloomberg Media, as Chief Executive Officer of Westwood One, and in numerous roles at Time Inc. over a span of 23 years, including Publisher of People, Entertainment Weekly, Executive Vice President, CRO, and Group President. Hear how Breaking Away inspired him to attend Indiana University, how On Location provides the most incredible live experiences possible, why experiences have become more valuable than physical things, how to rebound from failure, and the open practice he got to watch with Coach Bob Knight and the 1984 Olympic Team. Learn more about Paul at OnLocationExp.com [https://onlocationexp.com/] and on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pcaine/], and learn more about IU Ventures at IUVentures.com [https://iuventures.com/]. This podcast is presented by Kelley Direct Online MBA. Learn more at Kelley.IU.edu [https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/online/why-kelley/index.html?utm_medium=streaming-audio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=kd-fireside-chat&utm_term=gokelley-sponsorship]