What do you think of when you hear the word “technology?”

Software? AI? The Cloud?

If my hunch is correct, you thought of something that the computer can do… and not the physical computer itself.

Glassboard and Grant Chapman are on a mission to reshape that thinking and get HardTech in the conversation.

Grant Chapman is a mad scientist by trade. 

He and the team at Glassboard build physical products in their “laboratory” on the near west side of Indianapolis. 

The work at Glassboard lies at the core of cross-sector innovation. While their primary focus is on building HardTech physical products, many of these still incorporate elements of traditional software.

From top engineering schools Purdue and Rose-Hulman, pharma giant Lilly, and software powerhouse Salesforce, Indiana forms the ideal breeding ground for genuine cross-sector innovation. We take a closer look at this movement during our conversation.

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 Grant, you will learn about:

• Why attending Rally was a game changer for Glassboard
• What makes Indianapolis a hub for cross sector innovation
• How Glassboard helps bring physical products to market 

This conversation took place at Rally, the Largest Global Cross-Sector Innovation Conference. Rally forges and celebrates cross-sector connections between companies, entrepreneurs, investors and universities from across the globe and features a $5M cash IN-Prize pitch competition, 1:1 investor meetups, a demo arena, content sessions and more. Rally 2024 will take place from August 27-29, 2024 in downtown Indianapolis. Register now for early bird prices.

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.

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