This month's guests are Scott Lingle and Aaron Story, who are working together on projects to support Indianapolis's youth through entrepreneurship and mentorship. Scott Lingle, who launched two tech startups after becoming a founder at age 45, now focuses on Side Hustle School to encourage entrepreneurship among the city's youth. Aaron Story, the president and CEO of Elevate since January 2018, is dedicated to developing the community through his roles as an active foster parent, basketball coach, and community builder. We explore the importance of creating cross-class relationships and providing opportunities for upward mobility through mentorship and entrepreneurship. The podcast highlights how engaging with and investing in young entrepreneurs can help address the city's lack of upward mobility, positioning Indianapolis 47th out of 50 in terms of upward mobility among major cities. We discuss the significance of relationship-building, the role of seed funding, and the potential for scaling these initiatives to benefit more students across Indianapolis.
Side Hustle School - https://sidehustleschool.org/
Elevate Indy - https://elevateindy.org/
Scott Tingle - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-lingle-a84a9b83/
Aaron Story - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-story-5a0176a/
00:00 Welcome to Citizen Seven: Introducing the Hosts and Guests
00:19 Unveiling Side Hustle School and Elevate: Origins and Missions
03:54 Deep Dive into Elevate's Impact and Methodology
05:40 Exploring the Synergy Between Side Hustle School and Elevate
08:51 The Power of Partnership: Scott and Aaron's Collaboration
14:26 Scaling Visions: Expanding Impact Beyond the Near East Side
15:30 Seed Funding and Community Support: The Backbone of Growth
19:02 Building Opportunities Beyond Zip Codes
19:49 The Power of Relationships and Opportunities
20:37 The Role of Entrepreneurship in Youth Empowerment
22:15 Leveraging Networks for Economic Mobility
23:30 Community Engagement and Support Strategies
29:24 Elevate's Vision for Expanding Impact
31:37 Volunteerism and Community Participation
40:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragements