Indianapolis selected as an official Veterans Day Regional Site
VentureVets, an accelerator for veteran and military-connected founders and talent in Construction Tech, PropTech and Industrial Tech, is hosting WE ARE ALL FOUNDERS: A Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the 16 Tech Innovation District. It is free and open to the public.
WE ARE ALL FOUNDERS was created to celebrate and recognize the ingenuity and entrepreneurship of veterans, who have been founding American businesses for 250 years. They start companies, hire their neighbors, and support the local economy.
“Veterans do not stop serving when they take off the uniform. Many of them start companies,” said Courtney Zaugg, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of VentureVets. “This Veterans Day we want Indiana to meet those founders, hear what they built, and see what comes next.”
“16 Tech was created to bring people together to drive innovation. We’re proud to host veteran entrepreneurs and have them share their experiences and expertise on such a meaningful day,” said Emily Krueger, CEO, 16 Tech Innovation District.
The Program
- 10:00 a.m. Doors open. The Veteran Founder Showcase and Veteran Service Organization Resource Village open for the day.
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “We Built This” founder panel. Six veteran founders on what their service taught them about building something that lasts. Lower Cafe, 16 Tech HqO Innovation Hub. Lunch provided.
- 1:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony, “250 Years of Founders.” A moment of silence, the national anthem, a keynote by Senator Jim Banks (PENDING), and the reading of Indiana veteran founder names. Remarks from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs; Brian Schutt, Indiana Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Elliot Brooks, Stars of Valor Fellow for U.S. Senator Todd Young; and Emily Krueger of 16 Tech.
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Showcase and Resource Village continue.
- 3:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony, “The Founding Continues.” A closing keynote, recognition of exhibitors, and a community photo.
Partners include 16 Tech Community Corporation, the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, the Indiana Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Richard L. Roudebush Veterans’ Administration Medical Center, and Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana.
Attend: The event is free. Register at luma.com/c0pe3k1i.
Location: 16 Tech HqO Innovation Hub, 1220 Waterway Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Parking: Free in the surface lot in front of IBRI, across from the HqO building. Street parking on Gent Avenue and Waterway Boulevard, first come, first served.
Media Notes
Photo opportunities: the Opening Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. and the community photo at the Closing Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Interviews with veteran founders and speakers are available by request.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs selected Indianapolis as an official Veterans Day Regional Site.
About VentureVets
VentureVets is an Indianapolis-based 501(c)(3) accelerator for veteran and military-connected founders and talent in Construction Tech, PropTech, and Industrial Tech. It has supported more than 150 founders nationally, and 75 have completed its accelerators and courses. Learn more at theventurevets.com.
