IBJ Media Adds “Innovate or Evaporate” to IBJ Media Podcast Network

INDIANAPOLIS — (January 21, 2026) — IBJ Media announced today that Innovate or Evaporate, a podcast that explores the relentless pace of change and the innovators who drive it, has joined the IBJ Media Podcast Network.

Hosted by Christopher “Toph” Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures, the show features conversations with founders, investors, and high-profile leaders on how to adapt, build, and grow in a rapidly changing economy. Launched at the start of 2025, the podcast has amassed over 100,000 views and hosted guests like Alex Rodriguez, Kevin O’Leary, Indiana University’s President Pam Whitten, Darryl McDaniels of RunDMC, and Molly Bloom of Molly’s Game.

Day said the partnership connects the show to where Indiana’s business community already gathers for news, ideas, and momentum. “Indiana’s strength has always been its people and its willingness to collaborate. Joining the IBJ Media Podcast Network helps us tell the stories of the builders, creators, and leaders who make this ecosystem special,” Day said.

IBJ Media President Mitch Frazier said the show aligns with the network’s focus on timely, practical insight for business and community leaders navigating rapid change.

“One of the things that I love about the Innovate or Evaporate podcast is that it’s not just stories,” Frazier said. “Stories are powerful. They evoke emotion, but there’s also a really incredible way to educate.”

Elevate Ventures provides early-stage companies with the education, investment, coaching, and connections they need to succeed and create high-paying jobs in Indiana. Day said the podcast helps amplify a scalable educational engine of Elevate Ventures, bridging the critical gap between capital and capability to provide an innovative mindset that Indiana and its founders need to scale globally and drive the state's economy through an increased rate of entrepreneurship and high-paying job creation.

New episodes and the full catalog are available on major podcast platforms, and video episodes are available on YouTube.

For more information and to listen to the latest episodes, visit IBJPodcasts.com.

About IBJ Media

IBJ Media is the parent company of Indiana’s top business news brands: Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside Indiana Business and The Indiana Lawyer.

Indianapolis Business Journal
Since 1980, the Indianapolis Business Journal has been known for its in-depth and thoughtful coverage of central Indiana’s business community. IBJ produces its weekly award-winning newspaper, daily news updates, thought-leading podcasts and nearly 30 events and award programs. Learn more at IBJ.com.

Inside Indiana Business
A five-time Emmy Award winner for best interview or discussion program, Inside Indianan Business delivers compelling business and community news from across the state. With a portfolio of television, radio, digital and on-demand products, it is Indiana’s leading source for statewide business news. Learn more at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

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Launched in 1990, The Indiana Lawyer provides daily online legal news, key court decisions and The Indiana Lawyer Podcast. The Indiana Lawyer weekly print edition is inserted into IBJ. Learn more at TheIndianaLawyer.com.