Steve Lindsay is the co-founder of HandleBar Indy and The Hangar, as well as a UH 60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot for the Army National Guard. We dive into Steve's journey from growing up in an entrepreneurial family in Michigan to starting his engineering career and eventually venturing into entrepreneurship with the Handlebar. We cover the evolution of their business, the challenges they faced, lessons learned, and their commitment to enriching the Indianapolis community through unique experiences. Notable segments include Stephen’s story of hosting the Indy 500 Champion on the Handlebar and their plans for expanding their innovative offerings.

00:30 Meet Stephen Lindsay  01:58 Growing Up Entrepreneurial 04:29 The Handlebar Journey Begins 08:21 Expanding the Business 13:15 Challenges and Lessons Learned 16:35 International Ventures 25:16 Hiring and Company Culture 29:34 Building a Business Around Experience 30:00 Community Connection and Philanthropy 32:24 The Handlebar Hot Laps Event 33:34 Exploring Indianapolis: Local Favorites 35:07 The Handlebar Hangar: A Unique Experience 37:18 Innovative Tours and Experiences 44:06 Fun and Challenges of Running Handlebar