Gov. Mike Braun to appear on Braden’s Elevate Podcast

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun will be the featured guest on The Elevate Podcast: Powered by Braden when the episode premieres July 23, 2026, at noon. The conversation centers on leadership, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and Indiana’s business climate.

Why it matters: - The episode puts Indiana’s governor in front of business leaders who follow the state’s technology, workforce and growth agenda. - Braun’s comments on artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship connect public policy to the day-to-day decisions of Indiana companies. - Braden Business Systems is using the podcast to position itself as a technology partner with ties to business and community leadership.

What happened: - Braden Business Systems announced that Indiana Gov. Mike Braun will be the featured guest on an upcoming episode of The Elevate Podcast: Powered by Braden. - The episode premieres Thursday, July 23, 2026, at noon. - Jason Ulm hosts the podcast. - The show features conversations with influential business and community leaders across Indiana and beyond. - Braun discusses his leadership philosophy, his business background and his path to becoming governor.

The details: - Braun reflects on building a successful business in southern Indiana before entering public office. - The conversation covers leadership, calculated risk-taking and investment in people and communities. - Braun discusses the future of technology and his vision for strengthening Indiana’s business community. - Braun says emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence, are poised to transform healthcare and software development while creating new opportunities for innovation and economic growth. - Jason Ulm said the podcast aims to bring meaningful conversations to business leaders across Indiana. - Erik Braden, managing partner at Braden Business Systems, said Braun’s experience as both a business leader and governor made for a thoughtful conversation about innovation, economic growth, technology and strong communities. - Topics in the episode include Braun’s entrepreneurial journey from Jasper, Indiana, to business ownership and public service. - The episode also covers how calculated risk-taking and long-term investment helped build a successful business. - The discussion includes Indiana’s competitive advantages for businesses and the importance of fostering innovation across the state.

Between the lines: - The podcast episode doubles as brand alignment for Braden Business Systems, linking the company’s technology services with a leader discussing AI, security and economic development. - The release frames community strength as a business issue, not just a civic one. - Braden’s wider messaging emphasizes measurable business outcomes, which fits the episode’s focus on practical leadership and technology adoption.

What’s next: - The episode will be available July 23, 2026, through The Elevate Podcast page and on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other major platforms. - Braden Business Systems will continue promoting the podcast as part of its broader technology and community-focused positioning.

The bottom line: - Braun’s appearance turns a business podcast into a broader conversation about leadership, AI and Indiana’s economic future.