This is a podcast episode titled, IEDC: Ryan Locke & Natasha Jensen-Matta. The summary for this episode is: <p>In this episode of "Behind the Product," we sit down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-locke-69b88854/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ryan Locke</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-d-jensen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Natasha Jensen-Matta</a> from the <a href="https://iedc.in.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)</a> to explore how this unique quasi-government organization is driving economic growth in Indiana. From supporting early-stage startups to attracting international businesses, the IEDC plays a pivotal role in the state's business ecosystem. Ryan and Natasha share insights on how they leverage public resources to spur private investment, bridge market gaps, and support entrepreneurs across Indiana. Whether you're in a startup, BigCo, or investment firm; understanding this ecosystem could help you move your innovation forward. </p><p><br></p><p>A few key moments:</p><ol><li>The role of IEDC in Economic Development</li><li>The support for Diverse Business Models</li><li>Public-Private Collaboration and Market Adaptation</li></ol><p><br></p><p>We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to <a href="https://app.casted.us/account/62/shows/81b7557b-52e8-4ea3-87b9-a8f2cdaa00e4/episodes/9b8e5049-3269-4d01-a208-ec35aa12083d/podcast@sep.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>podcast@sep.com</strong></a> to share your feedback on this show.</p><p>You can find more information about this podcast at <a href="https://app.casted.us/account/62/shows/81b7557b-52e8-4ea3-87b9-a8f2cdaa00e4/episodes/93ecce9c-0530-4661-a507-b77e2748f4ee/sep.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>sep.com/podcast</strong></a> and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!</p>
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Today's Host
Zac Darnell
|Host of Behind The Product & Principal at SEP
Today's Guest
Ryan Locke
|Vice President, Venture Finance
Ryan brings his background as a lawyer and experience in the public sector to support the innovation and startup ecosystem of Indiana Tech.
Raman has spent his career at SEP, starting as an engineer out of Rose-Hulman. He is now CEO and President. Raman leads SEP in building exceptional software products and stronger teams by collaboratively identifying the right product to build, executing the project, and leveling up our clients' teams' software practices.
|Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development
Natasha draws on her experience in public management, economic development, operations, and finance to help her community and neighbors thrive. Dedicated to the SPEA mantra, "lead for the greater good," she aims to positively influence society, the environment, and government systems in every role she takes on.