Southeast Indiana
Innovate WithIN 2025: Region Six
Ten student teams from Southeast Indiana will compete for a spot in the State Finals this June. The event will bring together government officials, business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and family members to support and celebrate these young innovators.
Event address:
Maker13
629 Michigan Avenue
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
🗓️ April 22, 2025
⏰ 9AM - 1PM EST
Hosted by:
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Bartholomew
Brown
Clark
Dearborn
Decatur
Floyd
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Jennings
Ohio
Ripley
Scott
Switzerland
Washington
Meet the Finalists
Visitube
Max Vanderhoof, Kishan Patel & Hikari Shiga
Floyd Central High School
Snapshot
Jill Witkemper & Elana Hollingsworth
Oldenburg Academy
Polyrenew
Krishna Hosamani
Columbus North High School
Initiate Design
Albert Hudepohl
Oldenburg Academy
Rose's Story Vines
Katrina Britt
Jeffersonville High School
GripGuard Soccer Socks
Leanna Rotondo
Charlestown Senior High School
CharLeigh's Creations
CharLeigh Combs
Lawrenceburg High School
LocalLink
Christian Mack
Oldenburg Academy
Journey Well
Tucker Harris, William Trask & Samuel Didat
Floyd Central High School
Agenda
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Check in and take your seat!
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The audience will be welcomed by a representative from Maker13 and hear from the CEO of the STARTedUP Foundation, Don Wettrick.
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The ten student teams will pitch their business concepts/ideas.
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Food will be provided as the judges deliberate on the pitches.
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The top team will be recognized and invited to participate in the State Finals!
Meet the Judges
Kent Cissell
Founder and President
Brightwell
LinkedIn
Mike Fulkerson
Regional Director
Indiana Small Business Development Center
LinkedIn
Lance Allison
President/CEO
One Southern Indiana Chamber & Economic Development
LinkedIn
Dr. Aycan Kara
Associate Professor of Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship
IU Southeast
LinkedIn
Kenton Wooden
Community Development Regional Manager
Meta
LinkedIn
Thank you to our Region 6 partners and sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
