The IBJ Podcast with Mason King

41:53

Veteran tech execs launch startup for evaluating...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/10/05

Adam Weber and Andrew Clark seem to be cut from similar cloth. Before working in the technology sector, they both earned degrees in the liberal arts at Ball State University. The eventually worked together at tech firm BlueBridge Digital, which was co-founded by Weber. Clark joined Weber again at the firm Emplify, which was an evolved version of BlueBridge and was acquired in 2021 for $50 million. Weber and Clark knew they enjoyed working with each other and kept their eyes peeled for the right

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61:38

The vision for reshaping downtown’s west side – and...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/09/28

On Friday, IBJ reported thata coalition of Indianapolis business, civic and institutional leaders is developing an ambitious plan to reshape downtown’s west side, including a near-complete reworking of West Street and major changes to the street’s connections with Interstates 65 and 70.The concept calls for lowering sections of West Street, recessing portions of the interstates at the two gateways and building streets, pedestrian connections and public spaces above some of the roadways. Led by the

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56:47

Indy logistics guru mixes hobby with supply-chain...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/09/21

Once upon a time, our relationship with consumer technology started and ended with how we could tell time. In the 1800s, your pocket watch or your wristwatch might have been the most complicated and vital piece of technology you owned, and folks passed them down over generations as signature artifacts of the original owners. Today, watches or the personal devices we use to tell time are unimaginable complex and versatile, compared to a century ago, but they’re surprisingly disposible. Their

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54:13

Pigasus Pictures takes big swing with $10M movie...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/09/14

For its 10th movie, Bloomington-based Pigasus Pictures has mounted its biggest production yet, with a $10 million budget and a key role played by one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Indiana has more than its fair share of inspirational sports movies, and Pigasus is diving deep into the genre with “Little Five,” the story of the first Women’s Little 500 bicycle race on Indiana University’s Bloomington campus. Pigasus is the lead production company, but it received a boost from co-producer Somewhere

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38:33

Pete the Planner on rising bond yields and why the...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/09/07

The financial media’s laser pointer is often so jittery that it’s tough to figure out which developments are most important to your financial life. The topic that received the most focus last week was rising bond yields. As we’ll discuss in this week’s podcast, that issue could have serious legs, and its feet appear to be pointing downhill.You might be surprised to know that the yield on a 10-year U.S. Treasury bond is considered by many to be the most importantinterest rate in the world. It

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29:30

Developer Tag Birge unfolds his philanthropic...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/08/31

IBJ celebrated philanthropy, nonprofit organizations and the businesses who support them at our second annual Nonprofit Excellence Awards event on Aug. 4 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.During the event, IBJ reporter Dave Lindquist interviewed Taggart Birge, the 2025 winner of the Philanthropist of the Year Award. Tag, who is a real estate investor, and his wife annually support scholarships, education programs and public art, among other efforts. For this week’s IBJ Podcast, we bring you that

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50:53

Why would a young couple from South Africa open a...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/08/24

For all of the people who have said at some point in their lives, “Wouldn’t it be fun to open a small bookstore,” consider the story of Julia Breakey and Jake Budler, a married couple who opened Tomorrow Bookstore on Mass Ave in 2023. They hurdled all of the concerns that likely dissuade most folks from following through. Questions like, “How do I get startup capital?” How do I compete with Amazon?” “Why try to sell printed books in an increasingly digital world?” And “How can I, a constitutionally

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48:41

Why is the Parkview Health system expanding into...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/08/17

On July 27, public officials in West Lafayette joined local business leaders and executives from the Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health system to break ground on the site of a planned $200 million hospital and medical office building expected to create 250 health care jobs. The Lafayette/West Lafayette area already is served by two hospitals in the IU Health and Franciscan Health systems, but the leaders assembled said the area’s growth made clear the need for the new facility.Meanwhile, Parkview

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45:21

Acclaimed reporter took a buyout and quit the...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/08/12

Here's an amazing second act in the career of an Indiana journalism luminary.Longtime subscribers to the Lafayette Journal and Courier newspaper read the work of Dave Bangert over 32 years in his roles as a reporter, editor and columnist. He was so highly regarded that in early 2021 he became one of a handful of journalists to receive the Sagamore of the Wabash. That’s a statewide honor awarded by the governor for outstanding leadership, achievements and/or civic contributions. One could assume it

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56:19

Entrepreneur with ADHD used AI to stay on track. Now...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/08/03

Josh Driver, CEO of Indianapolis-based Selflessly, jokes that he’s practically in a common law marriage with his AI assistant, named Phil. (That’s short for “philanthropy,” which is Selflessly’s focus.) They’re a good match: Phil handles much of the administrative drudgery and helps clients figure out their philanthropic strategies so Driver can stay focused on big-picture strategy and client relations. But they get into the occasional tiff, and Phil can overstep his bounds. In fact, he recently

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49:31

Trump warns our elections are vulnerable. What is...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/07/27

Election Day is scheduled for Nov.3, so we’re just a bit more than three months away. This is the midterms, so there’s a lot at stake at the federal and state levels, in additional to many referendums for local school districts. On July 16, President Trump delivered a 26-minute prime-time address about election security, warning us that ourelections are vulnerable to fraud and need immediate attention. Among his claims, Trump said China was able to acquire 220 million U.S. voter files in 2020

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53:48

Indy Parks finishing citywide upgrades with $150M...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/07/20

This is prime parks season for folks in Indianapolis who want to hit splash pads, climb jungle gyms or just grab some grass in the shade. What they’re finding is dozens of parks with new or improved trails, sports fields, shelters, bathrooms, water features and playgrounds. The Indy Parks Department is nearing the finish of $150 million in upgrades to about a third of its 218 parks, using a huge infusion of funds outside of its typical $6 million annual budget for capital improvements. Some of the

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47:29

Pete the Planner on Trump’s idea for rescuing Social...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/07/13

According to a report last month from the Social Security Administration, the trust fund that the government uses to help pay out benefits to retirees is expected to run out in late 2032. At that point, Social Security will only be able to pay 78% of your scheduled retirement benefits. This isn’t a surprise: We’ve known for many years it eventually would happen, but there hasn’t been enough political will in Washington, D.C., to rescue the system.Late last year, President Trump began making

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45:18

He left the Fortune 500 fast track for local...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/07/06

Larry Smith grew up on the east side of Indianapolis. After graduating from Southport High School and then Williams College, he landed at Fortune 500 engine maker Cummins Inc. and quickly found himself on the fast track to upper management. By his early 30s he already was director of corporate strategy, but he felt a strong calling to a different path. Smith switched gears and started a distinguished career in the Indy area’s nonprofit sector, holding leadership positions with such

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49:17

Indy cybersecurity expert on preparing for impending...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/06/29

Last week, an international alliance of intelligence agencies released a warning about the evolution of AI and how it soon will be able to overwhelm cyber protections used by governments and businesses. This will happen within a matter of months, according to the group, and companies should take an all-hands on deck approach to the threat. That means significant involvement from owners, top executives and other leaders. To get a sense of the gravity of the warning, IBJ Podcast host Mason King

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48:30

Immigration law firm swells from one-man band to 137...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/06/22

In 2009, a freshly graduated Jason Flora opened a law firm in a tiny office on the west side of Indianapolis near Hispanic-run car lots, Honduran restaurants and Guatemalan grocery stores. In its early days, the firm was a one-man shop, with Flora, who speaks Spanish fluently, working 60 hours or more a week and often driving back and forth between Chicago’s immigration court and his office. Last month, Flora Legal Group ranked No. 3 on IBJ’s list of the region’s fastest-growing companies based on

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42:33

Indy-based tech exec on joining global firm, being...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/06/15

Darin Brown is an executive for a global software testing firm with hundreds of employees and a roster of some 80,000 freelancers. But to do his job, he doesn’t have to leave his home in Westfield, Indiana. The firm, known as Testlio, is one of an increasing number of companies that don’t have physical home bases and instead let employees work entirely remotely. Brown recently had the same arrangement when he worked for Zoom, the company virtually synonymous with remote work. In 2022, Zoom acquired

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32:38

Indy Pride chair talks festival changes, political...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/06/08

In this week’s edition of the IBJ Podcast, Indy Pride Inc. board Chair Alex Richardson previews the June 13 parade on Massachusetts Avenue and a revamped festival footprint spanning Military Park and White River State Park as the nonprofit marches forward under new leadership. Richardson, aDePauw University faculty member who became board chair in December, discusses the January hire of Executive Director Jennifer Carruthers, who previously led Capital City Pride in Des Moines. Richardson also

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47:05

Pete the Planner on why Americans feel broke at...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/06/01

Hitting six figures in household income is a powerful milestone. You are situated comfortably in the middle class, which in the U.S. is currently defined as making $56,000 to $168,000 per year. If we want to zoom in on Indiana, the parameters for the middle class are $48,000 to $144,000 per year. We all know that the cost of living is rising faster and higher than anyone wants, but doesn’t it seem like you should be able to make it work on six figures per year? Over the last couple of years, a

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57:28

After firm’s $50M sale, co-founder was done with...

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King ·

2026/05/26

Santiago Jaramillo has been the subject of – or at least mentioned in – 44 articles in the Indianapolis Business Journal, including several columns he wrote about entrepreneurism. The stories largely appeared between 2013 and 2021, while he was building, running and exiting two Indianapolis-area tech companies. After the second firm, known as Emplify, was acquired for $50 million in 2021, Jaramillo had a severe case of burnout. He went on an extended sabbatical, planning to forego any future forays

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