IU Ventures

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Tom Ruff, BS '89 – Founder & CEO, Orange Bike Brewing Company

October 07, 2026

IU alumnus Tom Ruff is the Founder & CEO of Orange Bike Brewing Company, a Certified B Corporation®, member of 1% for the Planet, and award-winning gluten-free craft brewery in Portland, Maine. Backed by the Maine Venture Fund, the State of Maine, and IU Ventures, Orange Bike has grown into a nationally recognized social enterprise now entering its fourth stage of growth, recently launching the nation's first and only dedicated non-alcoholic, gluten-free craft beer program. Hear about his dad...

Shayne Veramallay, BS '00 – Founder & CEO, CARBON

August 29, 2026

IU alumnus Shayne Veramallay is a seasoned executive with a comprehensive background of alternative investments spanning private placements, venture capital, startup operations, and impact investing. His current endeavor, CARBON, focuses on capital solutions for modular infrastructure systems and services encompassing The Vital FEW (Food, Energy, Water) in the commercial, municipal, and residential built environments. Hear about his dad's time as a professor at IU East, how Shayne became inte...

Abby Nawrocki, BS '15 – Founder & CEO, Stock

July 31, 2026

IU alumna Abby Nawrocki is the Founder & CEO of Stock, a marketplace that helps brands and 3PLs seamlessly move excess & returned inventory to vetted nonprofits. With a background leading U.S. distribution for global brands like ZARA, Apple, SKIMS, and Deliverr (acquired by Shopify for $2.3B), she has deep expertise in supply chain & logistics at scale. Hear what blew her away when she first visited IU, what she learned about supply chain during her trip to China, her approach to managing a w...

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How do I get in touch with IU Ventures?

IU Ventures is hosted by Jon Barada. Its publicly listed email is jbarada@iu.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for IU Ventures?

The publicly listed email for IU Ventures: jbarada@iu.edu.

How many listeners does IU Ventures have?

Podseeker estimates IU Ventures reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for IU Ventures?

IU Ventures typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Indiana University-affiliated founders, startup CEOs, investors, funders, senior executives, or entrepreneurship ecosystem leaders with demonstrated business, investment, or innovation experience. Common among recent guests: Founded or co-founded a growing company; Held senior executive or investment leadership roles; Raised funding or scaled a business. Recent guests include Abby Nawrocki, Daniel Caridi, and Anna Dorris.

How hard is it to get booked on IU Ventures?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does IU Ventures cover?

Recent episodes cover Entrepreneurship, Startups, Venture Capital, Fundraising, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.