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Talent Scout with Dave Neff

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Indiana
Indianapolis
Mentorship
City Government
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Butler University
Leadership
Indy Chamber
Civic Engagement
Journalism
Newfields
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
USA Gymnastics
Homefield Apparel
Networking
Local Government
Entrepreneurship
Noblesville Boom
College Sports
Whittney Parkinson Design

Talent Scout with Dave Neff is a podcast spotlighting Indiana’s next generation of leaders who are shaping the future of business, community, and civic life. Hosted by Dave Neff—known for his gift in building authentic relationships that create meaningful value—the show features candid conversations with emerging changemakers across industries. With a focus on mentorship, intentional networking, a... more

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Luke Bosso built one of Indianapolis's most unconventional resumes in civic life, moving from state government and the Indiana Economic Development Corp to leading Division I athletics at IU Indianapolis. Now three years in as director of athletics, ... more

Michael Berkery built his career from directing parking lot traffic to leading one of Indianapolis's most storied cultural campuses. Now serving as Chief Operating Officer of Newfields, Berkery reflects on the operational philosophy, mentors, and def... more

Morgan Snyder has spent 15 years helping shape how the world sees Indianapolis, and her work is entering its most consequential chapter yet. As Vice President of Communications and Community Relations at Visit Indy, Snyder oversees the messaging stra... more

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Olivia West turned a $5 Fever ticket and a cold approach to team leadership into a career as one of Indianapolis's most visible emcees and keynote speakers. The Purdue University alumna and partner at Driven Content Marketing traces a path from raisi... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Berkery
Chief Operations Officer at Newfields (former COO at Indiana State Fairgrounds)
Newfields / Indiana State Fairgrounds
Episode: Michael Berkery on Newfields, the State Fairgrounds, and Leading Through Transformation
Morgan Snyder
Vice President of Communications and Community Relations at Visit Indy
Visit Indy
Episode: Morgan Snyder of Visit Indy on Selling Indianapolis to the World
Olivia West
Keynote speaker and partner at Driven Content Marketing
Driven Content Marketing
Episode: Olivia West: From 4H to Indiana Fever MC to Keynote Speaker
Jason Vansickle
Vice President of Curation and Education at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Episode: Jason Vansickle on the IMS Museum's $60M Transformation
Michael Kaltenmark
Vice President of Marketing, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Episode: Michael Kaltenmark on Marketing the Indy 500 to a Sellout
Sarah Myer
Chief of Staff and Strategy, Indiana Sports Corp
Indiana Sports Corp
Episode: Sarah Myer of Indiana Sports Corp on What Makes Indianapolis Unique
Kyle Albrecht
President and CEO of USA Gymnastics
USA Gymnastics
Episode: USA Gymnastics CEO Kyle Albrecht on the Road to the 2028 LA Olympics and Hoosier Hospitality
Blaine Zimmerman
Chief Talent and Marketing Officer, Indy Chamber
Indy Chamber
Episode: Indy Chamber’s Blaine Zimmerman on Talent Attraction, Veterans and Telling Indy’s Story
Emily Poff
VP of Operations at Prolific
Prolific
Episode: Emily Poff on saying yes, staying curious, and earning bigger roles

Host

Dave Neff
Dave Neff, host of Talent Scout, specializes in building authentic relationships to spotlight Indiana's future leaders.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Master class in Leadership

    Love this podcast it’s like a Master Class in leadership with direct application

    Neff is the real deal

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    Randy Odom
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's authentic approach and practical leadership takeaways.
The show consistently highlights Indiana's emerging leaders and meaningful community impact.
Guests are diverse and deeply insightful, offering valuable statewide perspectives.
Episodes are packed with real-world mentorship and actionable career guidance.

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Whittney Parkinson on Building a Design Business With Boundaries
Q: How do you balance motherhood and a demanding design career?
She advocates for setting clear boundaries (two focused workdays, five days with family), staying intensely productive during workdays, and keeping a flexible mindset about seasons in business while ensuring her children see her pursuing work she loves.
Whittney Parkinson on Building a Design Business With Boundaries
Q: Tell us about the moment you decided to start your own firm.
The decision came after having her first child and recognizing the need to create time for family while still doing meaningful design work; starting her own firm gave her the freedom to choose projects and set her own schedule.
Michael Kaltenmark on Marketing the Indy 500 to a Sellout
Q: How do you define success in your role at IMS?
Success is measured both by quantitative results like selling out the Indy 500 and boosting engagement metrics, and by qualitative indicators such as the perceived integrity of the brand, the ability to inspire trust, and being seen as a good teammate and leader who uplifts others.
How Homefield built a national brand from Indiana roots with CEO Connor Hitchcock
Q: What sparked the decision to pursue Homefield full time?
Mentors and early supporters, especially Randy at One Click, encouraged exploring the market and fundraising; a mentorship-driven push helped him pivot from a side project to a full-time venture.
Olivia West: From 4H to Indiana Fever MC to Keynote Speaker
Q: What sparked Olivia West's shift from a traditional corporate path to entrepreneurship?
She realized a mismatch between her day-to-day job and her deeper goals, used data to assess potential gains, and chose to bet on herself by committing full-time to building her own advisory and speaking business.

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A regional leadership-focused series that highlights Indiana's up-and-coming figures shaping business, community, and civic life. Conversations center on mentorship, networking, purpose-driven impact, and the practical paths that help emerging leaders grow, scale, and give back to the state. Notable throughlines include lasting leadership, authentic relationship-building, and a emphasis on statewide impact through diverse sectors and communities.

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Recent guests on Talent Scout include:

1. Mike Berkery
2. Morgan Snyder
3. Olivia West
4. Jason Vansickle
5. Michael Kaltenmark
6. Sarah Myer
7. Kyle Albrecht
8. Blaine Zimmerman

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