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How to Be More Creative and Build Your Startup Community with Jason Tennenhouse and Amanda Findlay
Lafayette Indiana has been #1 on the Wall Street Journal’s Emerging Housing Markets Index for three straight quarters. The housing market isn’t the only thing on fire in the greater Lafayette area: Innovation and entrepreneurship are booming better than ever. Today we dive into the innovation happening around Lafayette. Jason Tennenhouse is the Cofounder and Executive Director at MatchBOX Studios. Amanda Findlay is the Managing Director and Acceleration Lead at MatchBOX Studios. MatchBOX Studios is a 24/7 shared office space in Lafayette Indiana, complete with a coffee shop and maker space. Jason has started several companies and helped architect dozens of non-profit initiatives and served as a relief worker around the world, has authored two books, is a sought-after lecturer and was recently recruited to be a Fulbright Specialist to India, and TEDx speaker. He is an ordained Pastor, has been a Firefighter, and a Department of Homeland Security Incident Commander. Amanda has spent 15 years in community-building roles and 13 years supporting startup founders and business owners. She currently oversees the day-to-day at MatchBOX studios and Matchbox Acceleration. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [10:00] Change your perspective on things[19:02] Dunbar's number[23:48] Shifts in the workplace[27:38] Building a community in the right ecosystem[35:10] Creativity training Get IN. is the show focused on the unfolding stories and most extraordinary innovations happening in the heartland today. Get IN. is brought to you by Powderkeg and Elevate Ventures. In our conversation with Jason & Amanda, you will learn about: Perspective is everythingWhy you should tell anyone their idea is badWhy it’s not about the business it's more about the jockeyThe importance of resilienceHow to change your mindset during ideation If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking on Apple Podcasts incredibly! Thank you so much! Get IN. is the show focused on the unfolding stories and most extraordinary innovations happening in the heartland today. The show is hosted by Christopher (Toph) Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures and Matt Hunckler, CEO of Powderkeg. Get IN. is brought to you by Powderkeg and Elevate Ventures. Want to get connected with other leaders in the Powderkeg community? Are you interested in joining the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley? Apply for Powderkeg Premium Membership today. Interested in starting your own Podcast? Casted is THE first and only podcast and video marketing platform made SPECIFICALLY for B2B brands. The platform makes it possible to publish, syndicate, amplify, and measure the value of your podcast and video content And if you’re a startup, Casted offers their for Startups program that might be for you — offering exclusive deep discounts of up to 82% off retail price for qualifying startups. Connect with Casted at Casted.us/powderkeg.
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