Does Indy Have an Identity Crisis? | Kristian Andersen, High Alpha

On today's show I sat down with Kristian Andersen, co-founder of High Alpha, to discuss his journey from New York to Arkansas to Indianapolis, and his deep connection to Indiana. Kristian shares his experiences in tech entrepreneurship, the essence of community impact, and his belief in Indianapolis as 'Speed City.' Topics include the importance of a collective identity, the benefits of Indianapolis' scalable and accessible ecosystem, and the role of ambition and affection in city transformation. Our conversation also touches on local pride, evangelism for one's city, and actionable ways to market Indiana's unique strengths. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Kristian's Tech Journey Across the Country - Indianapolis Becoming 'Speed City' - Rebranding Indy Thank you to our partners: NCW Hoosier Lottery Check out these great clips from the show: 01:18 Guest Introduction: Kristian Andersen 02:17 Kristian's Early Life and Background 05:32 Journey to Indiana and College Days 10:48 Early Career and Entrepreneurial Ventures 14:57 Building a Design Business in Indianapolis 18:06 Impact of ExactTarget and Tech Boom 23:15 City and State Identity: Lessons from Nashville and Austin 26:15 Challenges and Opportunities for Indianapolis 43:48 Setting Priorities: The Importance of Focus 44:08 Indianapolis' Identity: Speed City 45:15 The Soul of Great Cities 47:12 Speed Beyond Motorsports 51:06 Embracing Speed in Everyday Life 51:41 The Power of Community Identity 59:41 Gratitude and Evangelism for Indianapolis Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.