The NEI Pioneer Podcast

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The NEI Pioneer Podcast

The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of Northeast Indiana. It explores the journey of the pioneers of the region and how they got to where they are today. The target demographic of this podcast is multi-dimensional. It hopes to connect with business leader, as well as everyday people in the 11-county region it serves. It plans to also pique the interest of business leaders outside the region who are looking for a place to expand or relocate their business. Created and hosted by Jonathan Sackett.

  1. Josette Rider: It Takes Little To Be Big

    5D AGO

    Josette Rider: It Takes Little To Be Big

    On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Copywriter Brice Vance welcome Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana CEO Josette Rider. Josette discusses her background before outlining the various programs offered, the process for getting involved, and the future of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana. To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana and how to become a Big, visit: https://bbbsnei.org/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #bigbrother #bigsister #northeastindiana #bigbrothersbigsisters #mentor #mentorship #bbbsnei #bebig #biggertogether

    46 min
  2. DeMarcus Beasley & Scott Sproat: The Future of Fort Wayne FC

    JUN 25

    DeMarcus Beasley & Scott Sproat: The Future of Fort Wayne FC

    On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Copywriter Brice Vance welcome National Soccer Hall of Famer DaMarcus Beasley and Chief Operations Officer Scott Sproat from Fort Wayne FC. DaMarcus and Scott discuss the beginnings of Fort Wayne FC, the club's progression up the professional ranks, and the new stadium set to open in May 2026. Additionally, DaMarcus talks about his playing career, from the early days at South Side all the way to the English Premier League. To learn more about Fort Wayne FC and buy tickets to an upcoming match, visit: https://www.fortwaynefc.com/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #soccer #damarcusbeasley #americanfootball #futbol #usl #mls #majorleaguesocccer #football #soccerplayer #fortwaynefc #ruoff #epl #englishpremierleague

    58 min
  3. SURPRISE Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of the 2025 Pioneer Event

    JUN 18 · BONUS

    SURPRISE Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of the 2025 Pioneer Event

    On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, it's the whole MarCom team! Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett, Digital Content Producer Callie Herring, Videographer Hannah Hanagan, and Copywriter Brice Vance come together to discuss the 2025 Pioneer Event before the event gets underway! The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #pioneerevent #awards #finale

    11 min
  4. HeavyTech: The Future of Electric Vehicles

    JUN 11

    HeavyTech: The Future of Electric Vehicles

    On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Mike Terzo and David De Silvo, the co-founders of HeavyTech! Mike and Davide discuss how HeavyTech is reshaping the future of manufacturing and construction machinery by innovating through the use of electric technologies. Both Mike and Davide bring a high level of experience and expertise to the industry, and they tackle the hot-button topics surrounding their work in electric vehicle manufacturing. To learn more about HeavyTech, visit: https://www.heavytech.ai/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. Do you know someone in Northeast Indiana with a story to tell? Nominate them to be a guest on the NEI Pioneer Podcast! Nominate here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/nominate/ 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #spacex #elonmusk #heavytech #ev #electricvehicle #offhighway #hydrolics #engineering #china #europe #usa

    1h 5m
  5. Gary Hively: Gourmet Popcorn with a Legacy

    MAY 28

    Gary Hively: Gourmet Popcorn with a Legacy

    On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Copywriter Brice Vance welcome the owner of Poptique Popcorn, Gary Hively! Gary discusses the beginnings of Poptique Popcorn with his daughter Lindsey, the variety of flavors Poptique has, and continuing on Lindsey's Legacy. To learn more about Poptique, visit: https://www.poptiquepopcorn.com/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #popcorn #poptique #fatherdaughter #fatherhood #entrepreneur #business #legacy

    26 min
  6. John Guingrich: Serving the Largest Minority Group

    MAY 14

    John Guingrich: Serving the Largest Minority Group

    On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes The League's President and CEO, John Guingrich! John discusses growing up with a disability and how he had to make tough decisions on his own. Then, John helps us explore the power of disability identity, self-advocacy, and the work being done by The League and other organizations around the region to create a more inclusive Northeast Indiana. The League is a disability rights and service organization based in Fort Wayne, dedicated to advancing independent living and breaking down barriers for people with disabilities. To learn more about The League, visit: https://the-league.org/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #disability #theleague #advocacy #deaf #signlanguage #inclusionmatters #inclusion

    38 min
  7. INvets: Created By Veterans For Veterans

    APR 30

    INvets: Created By Veterans For Veterans

    On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Vice President of Partnerships & Government Relations Nick Darrah welcome INvets CEO Sarah Harrison and Veteran Engagement Manager Andrew Messmer! They discuss their experiences in the military and transition to civilian life, how INvets can help with that transition, and the continuous evolution of the organization as it grows. To learn more about INvets, visit: https://www.invets.org/ The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast #military #veteran #INvets #army #navy #marine #nationalguard #airforce #coastguard #usmc #usarmy #soldier #usaf #usnavy #usmilitary

    1h 1m
  8. Adam James: The Art of Creating People-First Places

    APR 16

    Adam James: The Art of Creating People-First Places

    On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes the CEO & Principal at Design Collaborative, Adam James! Adam has been with Design Collaborative for over 11 years and recently became CEO. He talks about DC's process, work culture, and how they design people-first places. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of resilience and perseverance from Northeast Indiana. 🎙 Listen to the podcast here: https://pioneerstartshere.com/podcast/ ▶︎ Follow Us on Social LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/neindiana/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerstartshere/ X https://twitter.com/NortheastIN | https://twitter.com/psh_nei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/northeast_in/ | https://www.instagram.com/pioneerstartshere/ Facebook https://facebook.com/neindiana | https://www.facebook.com/PioneerStartsHere ▶︎ Thanks to our sponsors for making this podcast possible. Barrett McNagny: https://www.barrettlaw.com/ Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/ ▶︎ Visit https://neindiana.com/ to learn more about NEI. #nei #mynei #pioneerstartshere #fortwayne #podcast

    47 min
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The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of Northeast Indiana. It explores the journey of the pioneers of the region and how they got to where they are today. The target demographic of this podcast is multi-dimensional. It hopes to connect with business leader, as well as everyday people in the 11-county region it serves. It plans to also pique the interest of business leaders outside the region who are looking for a place to expand or relocate their business. Created and hosted by Jonathan Sackett.

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  • Creator
    NEI
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
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    © 2024 Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership. All Rights Reserved.
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