Powderkeg Breakthrough Summit: Accelerating Momentum
The Best Leaders Don't Build Momentum Solo.
The pace of business right now isn't slowing down.
AI is reshaping every industry, every team, every decision. The leaders who are winning aren't the ones reacting fastest in isolation — they're the ones who've built the relationships, the trust, and the community to move with clarity and confidence when everything is shifting.
Momentum isn't something you manufacture alone. It's something you build together.
That's what this Summit is for.
Who It’s For
You’re in the right room if you’re:
Powderkeg Executive Members and invited guests
Tech founders, executives, and investors shaping what’s next
Someone who knows that the fastest path to momentum runs through the right people — not more hours alone
“This isn’t just networking. It’s where I’ve made some of the most strategic decisions of my career.”
– Mike Reynolds, CEO at Innovatemap
Why Attend?
Because the leaders building the most momentum right now aren't doing it alone.
The world is moving fast. AI is changing the game. The decisions you're making this year — on hiring, growth, strategy, and focus — matter more than ever.
This gathering is your chance to pressure-test your thinking, pick up what's actually working, and build the connections that accelerate everything.
“Powderkeg cuts through the noise. I don’t have to wade through dozens of vendors or tactics—I get what’s working now.”
– Jason Bobay, President & CEO at RF Health
Space Is Limited
Attendance is by invitation only to keep the experience meaningful and high-energy.
More details below...
Agenda: Real Conversation. Real Momentum.
Fast, Focused, Founder-Led. Here’s how the afternoon flows:
2:00–4:00 PM: Invite-Only Curated Leadership Roundtables
(Exec Council Members and select guests) Small groups of executives, sorted by company stage and function. Real conversation about what's working and what's hard — across growth, hiring, funding, and operations. This is where breakthroughs start.
Interested in a roundtable seat? Select the dropdown at registration, and we'll reach out if there is a roundtable that makes sense for you.
4:00–7:00 PM — Executive Happy Hour
Presented by FullStack. The best part of any great afternoon is what happens after. Keep the conversations going.
“Real growth doesn’t happen solo. Every breakthrough I’ve had came after a conversation in that group.”
– Matt Gordon, CEO at Expected Behavior
An Afternoon Built for Connection, Collaboration, and Speed
We're gathering at Regions Tower in downtown Indianapolis for an afternoon of curated conversation, collaborative thinking, and the kind of energy that only comes when the right people are in the same room. If the weather cooperates, we'll take it to the patio.
Located inside Regions Tower, Powderkeg is co-hosting this Summit with our sponsors at Taft Law to bring together the region's top tech executives for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and real breakthrough thinking.
You'll walk away with new strategies, trusted connections, and the clarity to scale smarter.
Check out the programming, speakers, and agenda below.
You’ll walk away with new strategies, trusted connections, and the clarity to scale smarter.
Roundtables for Members and Select Guests
Powderkeg will be hosting a handful of curated roundtables before the main event. If you are interested, please contact Meg Yothment at [email protected].
Small peer groups of founders and execs, sorted by stage. No panels. No fluff. Just real conversation about what’s working (and what’s not) across funding, growth, hiring, operations, and more.
Meet the Roundtable Leaders
Brian Powers | Venture Partner at M25, previously Founder & CEO at PactSafe (acquired)
This guy's a powerhouse in the legal tech world. Brian co-founded PactSafe, which basically revolutionized how legal agreements are clicked and sealed online. As the CEO, he scaled so fast that the big leagues noticed, and boom! Ironclad snapped them up in 2021. Absolute legend.
Lloyd Easters | President at INVST
Lloyd is President and Integrator at INVST, where he helps founders align business growth with personal wealth. After scaling an RIA past $1B AUM and advising hundreds of service-based entrepreneurs, he now focuses on leading the team at INVST to help owners of sub-$10M companies systemize their businesses, extract profit, and build financial freedom.
Tim Hickle | Fractional CMO & Head of GTM
Tim has spent his career at the intersection of marketing, growth, and go-to-market strategy — helping startups and scale-ups build the systems and momentum they need to win. From leading marketing at Greenlight Guru to tripling revenue at Woven, he knows what it takes to grow fast without losing focus. Today he's deep in the AI adoption space, working to help organizations deploy AI responsibly, repeatably, and in ways that actually stick.
Drew Westrick | Co-Founder & CTO at Glassboard
Drew is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Glassboard, a product development firm specializing in bringing hardware products to market. With a background in electric vehicle engineering and product design, he has been recognized as a Tech Exec of the Year for his contributions to technology innovation.
More Roundtable facilitators and featured guests announced soon.
Ready to lead the future of business?
At this Summit, you’ll get insights from real-world leaders, interactive workshops, and networking with decision-makers like you. Leave with a clear path to breakthrough growth.
Apply to save your spot now. Or keep reading to learn more about your host, food, and venue...
Meet Your Host
Matt Hunckler | CEO and Co-Founder of Powderkeg
Matt Hunckler is the co-founder and CEO of Powderkeg, the best way for companies to build momentum and become known in fast-growing communities.
Local Food, Drink, & Hospitality
Think we would let you go hungry? No way! We got you.
Get your fill from our great local partners and their tasty eats. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available as well.
Breakthroughs don’t happen alone.
Powderkeg is the private network for tech founders and executives scaling $1M–$100M+ companies—powered by curated connections, peer groups, and real-time growth strategies. Learn more at Powderkeg.com.
🛑 Space Is Limited
This is an invite-only gathering with limited seats available.
Registration is subject to approval.
Apply early to ensure your spot.