Innovators with Dr. K: Chexology

The entrepreneur behind start-up Chexology has seen his business grow from humble beginnings in a Broad Ripple basement to an appearance on Shark Tank to where it is today: a multi-million-dollar global company. Chexology Founder and CEO Derek Pacqué shares what’s fueling growth with Dr. K.... Read More

INnovators with Dr. K: FlykeART

FlykeART, a Purdue University-affiliated student startup, has developed a lighter and smarter galley cart for airlines. In this month’s INnovators with Dr. K, learn how FlykeART is helping airlines become more efficient.... Read More

INnovators with Dr. K: Brightlamp

After five seconds of looking at your eye with a smartphone, Brightlamp’s machine learning algorithm can tell whether you’ve sustained serious head trauma. And now the Purdue University graduates behind the patented Reflex app have made it far more mobile. On the INnovators with Dr. K… we learn how it is now able to detect […]... Read More

INnovators with Dr. K: DroneDek

It’s being called the mailbox of the future. DroneDek is making drone package delivery a reality by combining a unique landing pad, mailbox and smartphone app. Chief Executive Officer Dan O’Toole is the creator of DroneDek and shows us how it works.... Read More

INnovators with Dr. K: The Chatter Egg

An Indiana University graduate has developed an egg-shaped toy, known as The Chatter Egg, designed to expose children to foreign languages when they are learning to talk. The toys will be available in stores and online within a matter of months and founder Mikaela Gilbert joins Dr. K on The Innovators to talk about her […]... Read More

INnovators: Peak XV Marketing

One of the biggest challenges for retailers?  How to drive people from their desktops and mobile devices…into their stores.  Dr. K explains how Peak XV Marketing’s new Close the Loop works.... Read More

INnovators with Dr. K: Quarion Technology

Evansville-based Quarion Technology is focused on heavy equipment safety and stopping equipment from running over people with its market disrupting technology. Quarion President Aric Pryor explains how the technology generates critical data that can uncover even greater efficiency and profitability for firms seeking a competitive advantage.... Read More

INnovators: SkyValet

It’s a suitcase that does more than just hold your clothes and toiletries. In the INnovators with Dr. K, learn how SkyValet can charge your phone, weigh its contents and help you track it down, if it gets lost and more.... Read More

INnovators: Flipside Mobile Car Wash

Flipside Mobile Car Wash has developed a way to wash your car using only a few ounces of water and they’ll come to you! In the Innovators with Dr. K, the company’s founder talks about the on-demand service.... Read More

INnovators: Blake’s Seed Based

Two IU MBA students are taking on the nut-free food industry with their healthy, seed-based snack bars. In the INnovators with Dr. K, he talks with one of the co-founders of Blake’s Seed Based about rebranding the company and adding new products.... Read More

INnovators: Heliponix

How would you like to grow a head of leafy greens, every single day and not need a garden? The co-founder and CEO of Heliponix explains how the GroPod works on the Innovators with Dr. K.... Read More

INnovators: FroYo XPress

Swipe, pour, enjoy! A Purdue startup is developing an automated, self-serve frozen yogurt kiosk with the help of $35,000 in investments. One of the co-founders of Froyo Xpress is in the hot seat on the INnovators with Dr. K.... Read More

INnovators: Innovation Keeps Wine Fresh for Weeks

Studies show Americans pour more than $1 billion of wine down the drain every year! In the INnovators with Dr. K, a Purdue grad says he’s figured out a way to keep your favorite reds and whites fresh for weeks. It’s called Art Wine Preservation.... Read More

INnovators: BeLoanReady

Three former coworkers took a leap of faith and launched a digital mortgage startup. BeLoanReady is mobile and desktop technology that takes on the role traditionally performed by a mortgage loan originator. It’s the subject of this month’s INnovators with Dr. K.... Read More

Innovators: Bend N’ Bright

A recent Ball State graduate has developed a business plan for her innovative toothbrush product. Bend ‘N’ Bright is a foldable toothbrush containing a month’s supply of toothpaste in a single cartridge.... Read More

INnovators: Haylie’s Handmade

At just 12 days old, she developed spinal meningitis with very slim chances of survival. Haylie Hawhurst suffered brain damage with little muscle and hand control. On a trip to see a doctor in Philadelphia, she picked up crocheting and years later turned it into Haylie’s Handmade.... Read More

INnovators: Diamond K Sweets

A mother and daughter, who enjoyed making fudge together, have kicked it up a notch… to a full-fledged business. Spencer-based Diamond K Sweets & More LLC is home of the Fudge O’Bits and subject of the INnovators with Dr. K. ... Read More