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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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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
The NEI Pioneer Podcast is hosted by NEI. The show has published 63 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Mandee Mikulski & Ali Butts: Inside the Famous Science Central Museum" (14 October 2026, 39 minutes), "Edwin Chow: Serial Entrepreneur Builds City's First Climbing Gym For Community" (23 September 2026, 41 minutes), and "Kody Tinnel: The Impact of Arts & Culture on Economic Development" (16 September 2026, 48 minutes).
The NEI Pioneer Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 63 episodes.
Booking probability for The NEI Pioneer Podcast is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The NEI Pioneer Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The NEI Pioneer Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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NEI hosts The NEI Pioneer Podcast, a business show with 63 episodes published.
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Episode #17
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Chief MarCom and Brand Officer Jonathan Sackett welcomes Science Central's Executive Director Mandee Mikulski and Events and Partnership Manager Ali Butts! Mandee and Ali...
Episode #16
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Chief MarCom and Brand Officer Jonathan Sackett welcomes the owner of Summit City Climbing Company and our 2026 Pioneer of the Year, Edwin Chow! Edwin has created a culture of...
Episode #13
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Chief MarCom and Brand Officer Jonathan Sackett and Senior Director of Regional Initiatives Jacob Ihrie welcome Arts United Vice President of Community Development Kody...
Episode #15
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Copywriter and Brand Strategist Brice Vance welcomes three experienced team members from Junior Achievement, including Karen Cooper, Vice President of Experiential Learning...
Episode #13
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Chief MarCom and Brand Officer Jonathan Sackett and Multimedia Manager Callie Herring welcome Firm Strategic Pillars Partner at Barnes & Thornburg, Dawn Rosemond! Part of...
Episode #12
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Copywriter and Brand Strategist Brice Vance welcomes Becca Graf, Executive Director of CASS Housing! Becca talks about how CASS Housing and its unique housing solutions...
Episode #11
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Chief MarCom and Brand Officer Jonathan Sackett and Copywriter and Brand Strategist Brice Vance welcome Zach Groth from @21AliveNews ! Zach is a Media Executive and Lifestyle...
Episode #10
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Chief MarCom and Brand Officer Jonathan Sackett and Senior Director of Regional Initiatives Jacob Ihrie welcome Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts Board President Sea Grandon! A...
Episode #9
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Chief MarCom and Brand Officer Jonathan Sackett and guest co-host Ethel Massing, Director of PSE and Innovation at Parkview Health, welcome Mark O'Sullivan of NeuroBell...
Episode #8
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Chief MarCom and Brand Officer Jonathan Sackett welcomes David Geders, Owner of Copper Chord Music in Huntington! David is also the owner of Japanese Guitar Company. He...
Episode #7
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Chief MarCom and Brand Officer Jonathan Sackett welcomes Drew Flamm, President of Grace College, and Ryan Christner, President & CEO of OrthroWorx! Drew and Ryan discuss the...
Episode #6
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Marketing Content Producer Callie Herring and Videographer Hannah Hanagan welcome GROW WIWO Founder Brittany Scott! Brittany found that resources for women were lacking, and...
Episode #5
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker! NEI is not affiliated with any political party, and wherever you may fall, we feel you will still...
Episode #4
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Senior Director of Regional Initiatives Jacob Ihrie welcome President of Northeast Indiana Works Edmond O'Neal to the show! Edmond talks...
Episode #3
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Brotherhood Mutual President Mark Robison and Senior Vice President Scott Figgins to the show! Mark and Scott discuss how to mix faith...
Episode #2
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Rob Mitrevski, President of Golden Dome Strategy and Integration for L3Harris! Rob discusses how L3Harris became a leader in the...
Episode #1
On the Season 3 Premiere of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Matt Truty and Caleb Bertsch from BT Pro Solutions! Matt and Caleb discuss their perspective on AI Integration, work-life...
Episode #20
On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, it's the Season Two Recap! Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett, Digital Content Producer Callie Herring, Videographer Hannah Hanagan, and Copywriter and Brand Strategist Brice...
Episode #19
On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Copywriter and Brand Strategist Brice Vance welcome Get Indiana founder Nate Spangle! Nate Spangle is a lifelong Indiana resident who has...
Episode #18
On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Copywriter and Brand Strategist Brice Vance welcomes Do it Best CEO Dan Starr! Dan makes his appearance on the podcast four months after being named the 2025 Pioneer of the...
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