Fred Yeakey, Chief Partnership Officer at Providence Cristo Rey High School, joins the Talent Scout podcast to share his remarkable journey from educator to community builder. He discusses founding the Barbershop Male Mentoring Program, leading students toward college and career success, and creating affordable housing through 2:38 Properties. Yeakey also reflects on faith, family, and the mentors who shaped his path.

Grant Leiendecker, vice president and director of athletics at Butler University, joins host Dave Neff to talk about his Fort Wayne roots, playing basketball at Butler, and being part of the Bulldogs’ 2010 and 2011 Final Four runs. He reflects on relationships with mentors like Brad Stevens and Barry Collier, his path through an NCAA postgraduate internship, UNC’s Rams Club, and leading fundraising at Marquette before returning to Butler in 2023. Leiendecker explains how the AD role is changing with NIL, the transfer portal and revenue sharing, and why resource generation is his top priority. He defines the Butler Way and outlines the Butler Way Society, which has generated more than $9 million in commitments from over 80 families. He also shares personal disciplines as a father of five and career advice for young professionals: say yes early, work hard, stay humble and be patient.

On this episode of Talent Scout, host Dave Neff talks with Sarah Holsapple, founder and principal of Line One. She reflects on her start as a television reporter in Terre Haute, Evansville, and WRTV in Indianapolis, her pivot into city government under Mayor Greg Ballard, and her transition to launching her own public relations firm.Holsapple also shares what it was like interviewing Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, balancing family life with entrepreneurship, the impact of losing her mother, and how civic engagement through Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series and the Children’s Museum Guild has shaped her leadership.

Host Dave Neff interviews entrepreneur Patricio Daneri on his immigrant founder journey—from arriving in Fort Myers at 16 (American tie and all) to Purdue’s Krannert School (now the Mitch Daniels School of Business), two Eli Lilly internships, and choosing Royal United Mortgage in 2008. He shares the discipline of “how much of what, by when,” why he launched Energy Harness in 2013, and how the Zionsville-based company designs, manufactures, installs, and services commercial LED lighting and solar across Florida, Indiana, Alabama, South Carolina, and Georgia. Daneri also discusses Vision 2030, mentoring teams, and community work with the International School of Indiana and the 500 Festival.  Start your dollar a week trial now at ⁠⁠IBJ.com/trialoffer⁠⁠ Check out our event lineup and register now at ⁠IBJ.com/RSVP⁠ Discover which programs are accepting nominations now at ⁠⁠IBJ.com/Nominate⁠ 00:00 Intro & Podcast Mission 01:25 Meet Patricio: Background & First Impressions 02:43 Growing Up in Argentina and South America 05:00 Family, Immigration, and Moving to the US 09:00 High School Assimilation & Embracing America 12:00 Purdue University Journey & Early Mentorship 16:00 Internships & Lessons from Eli Lilly 19:45 Taking Career Risks: Royal United vs. Lilly 22:30 Mortgages, Discipline, and Key Early Career Lessons 25:30 Launching Energy Harness: Inspiration & Vision 28:00 Scaling a Business & Vision 2030 32:00 Managing Multiple Businesses & Work-Life Balance 34:00 Keys to Great Partnerships 36:00 Career Advice for Young Professionals 38:30 Sales as a Career Accelerator 40:00 Helping Others Dream Bigger 41:45 Redefining Success & Staying Motivated 44:30 Philanthropy, Community, and the Value of Giving Back 48:30 Looking Ahead: Future Goals & Advice 50:30 Closing Thoughts & Farewell

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, and statewide impact, Talent Scout offers a platform for rising talent to share their stories, values, and vision for Indiana, while inspiring listeners to invest in leadership that lasts.

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, and statewide impact, Talent Scout offers a platform for rising talent to share their stories, values, and vision for Indiana, while inspiring listeners to invest in leadership that lasts.