Videos

American Autonomy’s Mariah Scott on the US drone market, better data access for improved tech adoption + farmers defining the future of innovation

CICP’s Ting Gootee on the launch of IN AI, putting tech to work for your organization + building Indiana into a more AI-ready economy

AgrIInstitute’s Beth Archer on building a leadership ecosystem, the power of different industry voices in one room + delivering consistency in an industry of constant change.

Arrowpoint Lab’s Tayo Sanders on agbioscience areas ripe for innovation, connecting industry problems with startup opportunity + the launch of AgriNovus’ Velocity

Last week Governor Mike Braun today announced IN AI, a new statewide initiative focused on helping businesses grow, create jobs, and increase wages through the practical application of human-centered artificial intelligence. The initiative will be executed by the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) and will work directly with employers across the state to accelerate AI adoption in ways that strengthen businesses and expand opportunity for Hoosiers.

Joining us this week is Ting Gootee, CICP’s EVP of Digital Adoption and Managing Director of Crossroads Health Ventures. She talks agbioscience, AI adoption and finding the one thing businesses need to solve for – not the dire need to launch a full-blown digital strategy right out of the gate.

Highlights include:

How CICP defines digital adoption in the context of its mission

The work Ting is leading and what the organization aims to accomplish through its branded initiatives like AgriNovus

Biggest headwinds businesses and organizations face when trying to adopt digital solutions, particularly in what are traditionally offline industries

How Indiana is positioning itself to build a more AI-ready economy and the role of digital adoption within that transformation

Striking a balance between short-term innovation wins and establishing sustainable, long-term impact across industries statewide to create real impact

How digital adoption is changing the skills and education needed for the state’s future workforce

The role of partnerships among business, academia and government in maintaining talent pipelines to keep pace with tech advancement (and where we sit in that journey today)

How Ting views our opportunity to be a differentiated hub for technology advancement in Indiana

Emerging trends and technologies that have Ting most excited

What Indiana ideally looks like from a digital adoption standpoint over the next five-ten years

Where to get more information on this initiative: https://www.cicpindiana.com/ai/

Dave Fischer on soil health, regenerative ag + Fischer Farms leveraging AI + automation for direct-to-consumer meat delivery

Davide Dantonio on gBETA agbioscience, emerging startup innovation trends + connecting university research to startup development

American Autonomy’s Mariah Scott on the US drone market, better data access for improved tech adoption + farmers defining the future of innovation

Velocity is more than just a program to participate in – it's momentum that moves innovation forward. Gain access to valuable mentorship, meaningful connections and helpful resources that are vital for startups at any stage. The accelerator also culminates with a Demo Day event, giving innovators the opportunity to showcase their tech-enabled business solutions to industry leaders, investors and partners.

See what Velocity Demo Day is like in our 2025 recap video here.

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Velocity is an agbioscience accelerator focused in three critical areas: food is health, bioinnovation and farmer-focused innovation. Guided by research and strong mentorship, participants ranging from students, start-ups and existing companies will create solutions to defined challenges. Velocity culminates with a $25,000 prize for each track and an opportunity to move big ideas forward.

See details, terms & conditions: https://agrinovusindiana.com/velocity/

Beck’s Hybrids’ Jim Schwartz on SeedIQ, enabling better on-farm decisions through Practical Farm Research + balancing innovation adoption with risk assessment

Arrowpoint Lab’s Tayo Sanders on agbioscience areas ripe for innovation, connecting industry problems with startup opportunity + the launch of AgriNovus’ Velocity

From industry trailblazers to academic leaders, policymakers to journalists, AgrIInstitute has served as a platform for leadership development in Indiana’s agbioscience ecosystem for over 40 years. Executive Director Beth Archer joins us this week and provides tremendous perspective on how you build an ecosystem of strong leaders: by convening and facilitating communication among a diverse group of interests and specialties across a vast, but collaborative industry.

Highlights include:

The work Beth leads at AgrIInstitute and how the organization serves the agbioscience ecosystem

What gaps were identified by Indiana state leaders that led to its founding and how the organization has evolved to meet the needs of today’s industry

Wrapping up Agricultural Leadership Program (ALP) Class 21 and how Beth’s differentiated approach to the program has kept it so successful over the years

The balancing act of delivering consistent leadership development when industry is in a state of constant change

What challenges and headwinds business leaders in the industry are facing as they look to the future and how organizations like AgrIInstitute enable relief in those areas

Leadership skills Beth thinks will be most critical over the next decade and how ALP is cultivating those skills inside of its programming

Beth’s incoming Class 22 for ALP and what set these individuals apart as they went through the application and interview process

Agbioscience’s biggest opportunity right now when it comes to growing and developing young leaders

What’s ahead for AgrIInstitute in 2026 that has Beth most excited

A special congratulations to all of the newly announced ALP members and especially AgriNovus’ very own Karis Witte, who was accepted into Class 22!

Dave Fischer on soil health, regenerative ag + Fischer Farms leveraging AI + automation for direct-to-consumer meat delivery

Davide Dantonio on gBETA agbioscience, emerging startup innovation trends + connecting university research to startup development