Episodes

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Off the Record with Scott Dorsey
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
IBJ Media CEO Nate Feltman speaks with Scott Dorsey, co-founder and managing partner of High Alpha, a leading venture capital firm based in Indianapolis that creates and funds B2B SaaS companies. Dorsey shares his journey as founder of ExactTarget, a pioneering digital marketing company. ExactTarget's meteoric rise included developing its unique "Orange Culture," going public on the New York Stock Exchange, and being acquired by Salesforce for $2.5 billion in 2013. The conversation delves into the challenges and successes of building a successful business, Dorsey’s passion for fostering entrepreneurship, and his efforts to strengthen Indiana’s tech ecosystem through High Alpha. He also discusses his commitment to education through his nonprofit Nextech and the importance of civic engagement.
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Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Off the Record with Chuck Surack
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Chuck Surack, founder of Surack Enterprises and Sweetwater Sound. Chuck shares his journey from touring the country as a saxophonist and keyboard player with several bands and then eventually starting Sweetwater Sound, one of the world’s largest retailers of musical instruments and audio equipment. After selling a controlling interest in Sweetwater in 2021, Chuck has focused on various entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropy. Today Surack Enterprises includes companies in aviation, real estate development, hospitality, eyecare and sports. Chuck has been a major player in the redevelopment of Fort Wayne's downtown and a supporter of music education in Northeast Indiana. Chuck also shares his thoughts on the decision to close Indy’s downtown heliport and the future of professional soccer in Indiana.
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Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Off the Record with Richard DiMarchi
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Dr. Richard DiMarchi, Indiana University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Gill Chair in Biomolecular Sciences. A distinguished scientist and entrepreneur, Dr. DiMarchi’s groundbreaking diabetes research while at Eli Lilly and Company laid the foundation for the new class of obesity drugs that today are transforming lives worldwide. Since his retirement from Lilly, Dr. DiMarchi has co-founded six biotech companies, including MBX Biosciences which recently went public. With more than 100 U.S. patents and numerous accolades, including an induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Dr. DiMarchi shares insights into his career journey, the impact of mentorship, the future of biotechnology, and the essential role of diversity and innovation in advancing medical research.

Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Off the Record with Bob Hicks
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Bob Hicks, chairman and managing partner of Taft Law Firm. Bob takes a deep dive into the strategies and philosophy that have shaped Taft’s growth from 400 lawyers to over 1,000 under his leadership. A Hoosier native, Bob talks about growing up in Indianapolis, his decision to pursue both an accounting and law degree, mentors who have impacted his leadership philosophy, and his early career experiences as a business lawyer working for a high growth company and how that experience shaped his growth mindset. Bob also shares his thoughts on the future of big law and how will AI impact the legal profession.
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Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Off the Record with Herb Simon
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Herb Simon, owner of Pacers Sports Entertainment and a legend in the real estate development industry. Herb discusses his storied career, from founding Simon Property Group with his brother Melvin to rescuing the Indiana Pacers. He shares his experiences being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and reflects on the growth of both the NBA and WNBA franchises under his ownership. Herb also talks about his contributions to the revitalization of downtown Indianapolis and the impact of having Caitlin Clark join the Indiana Fever.
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Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Off the Record Season One Highlights Part 2
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
We have some amazing guests joining us in season two. You won’t want to miss our season opener with Herb Simon, owner of Pacers Sports & Entertainment and recent inductee into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Off the Record Season One Highlights
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
We have some amazing guests joining us in season two. You won’t want to miss our season opener with Herb Simon, owner of Pacers Sports & Entertainment and recent inductee into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Off the Record with Vanessa Green Sinders
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Vanessa Green Sinders, President and CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Vanessa takes a deep dive into her extensive background in public affairs and executive leadership roles including her time working for two U.S. Senators and the non-partisan organization Campaign to Fix the Debt. Now leading the state’s largest business advocacy group, Vanessa discusses what it means to be the first female leader of the Indiana Chamber, the IN Prosperity 2035 economic vision plan, and what she views as Indiana’s ongoing opportunities and challenges.

Host Nate Feltman
Nate Feltman is co-owner and CEO of IBJ Media, which has three respected media brands: Indianapolis Business Journal, Indiana Lawyer and Inside INdiana Business. He is a former Indiana commerce secretary and serves on the boards of the Liberty Fund, Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation, National Bank of Indianapolis, Indy Chamber and Central Indiana Corporate Partnership.
In 2022, IBJ Media published its first Indiana 250 list, recognizing the state's most influential business and community leaders.