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“Harder Than It Looks: Parking Uncovered“ is our podcast that we use to facilitate connections and illuminate solutions to common problems within the parking and mobility industry.
We aim to do so by highlighting the voices of experts in the space, discussing trends and forward-looking technological innovations, and providing professional food for thought. All in an effort to help one another get better at what we know is harder than it looks…parking a car.
Today, we’re rewinding and recapping Episode 17: Unveiling Parking Challenges with Brandy Stanley and Cross-Sector Innovations with Toph Day
In this episode of Harder Than It Looks, Brandy Stanley shares her journey from a valet to a VP role at FLASH, discussing industry challenges, technological advancements, and community importance.
In segment two, Toph Day highlights Rally (use code: rallytoph to get a discounted ticket) and all the things that make this conference one-of-a-kind. He also shares insights into cross-sector collaborations, education shifts, and Indiana’s new growth-stage fund supporting scaling companies.
Meet Our Guests:
Brandy Stanley
VP, State & Local Market Development, at FLASH
Brandy has been in the parking industry for over 30 years working as an operator, municipal parking director and on the vendor side. She has lived all over the US and seen all different types of parking operations. She has a passion for innovation and using technology to upgrade the customer experience and will talk to anyone, anytime about parking!
Toph Day
CEO of Elevate Ventures, Chief Visionary for Rally
Toph is the #1 most active Seed and Early Stage investor in the Great Lakes Region and #5 in the United States. He is an innovator, entrepreneur, business creator, community builder, job maker, and wealth creator throughout his endeavors over the last 30 years having co-founded eight businesses in seven different sectors with multiple exits to Fortune 500 companies. He has led companies across multiple sectors including artificial intelligence, SaaS, hardtech, broadband, entertainment, investment banking, and real estate. He is an IBJ Forty Under 40, 2010, and named as one of Indiana’s most influential leaders.
You Won’t Want to Miss These Clips:
Segment 1 with Brandy Stanley
• Meet Brandy Stanley (00:21)
• Brandy’s Career Journey (01:52)
• Valet Stories and Career Reflections (05:22)
• Challenges in the Parking Industry (08:52)
• Engaging with Elected Officials (13:55)
• Technology and Parking (18:31)
• Personal Stories and Fun Questions (23:30)
• Lightning Round and Final Thoughts (29:31)
• Discovering Passion and Career Reflections (40:58)
• Gratitude for the Parking Industry (41:13)
• Acknowledging Contributions and Closing Remarks (42:17)
Segment 2 with Toph Day
• Toph’s Entrepreneurial Journey (45:52)
• Elevate Ventures and Indiana’s Innovation Ecosystem (48:27)
• The Importance of Community and Acceleration (54:31)
• Challenges and Strategies in Venture Capital (01:00:31)
• Rally Innovation Conference Highlights (01:07:54)
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Courtney Cooper
Events + Community Manager
Courtney Cooper has over 7 years of experience in marketing, copywriting, and campaign management. She holds a B.S. in Marketing and Business Administration from Ball State University.