University of Indianapolis AI Summit

Dr. David Dimmett serves as President and CEO of Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a national non-profit providing transformative PreK-12 STEM learning experiences. With 15 years of leadership at PLTW, including prior roles overseeing the Impact and Engagement teams, David has been central to the organization’s growth and mission to equip students for a tech-driven world. Before joining PLTW, he served as Chief Academic Officer for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. Across a 30-year career in education, David’s work centers on scaling high-impact learning environments that empower teachers and unlock student potential.

Dan Flaningan leads the Transformation Office at Old National Bank, architecting enterprise-wide innovation capabilities including the AI Development Lifecycle (DLC) model utilizing spec-driven development methodology, and shaping agentic AI systems for enterprise-grade deployments. His work establishes standardized frameworks and governance structures that accelerate AI solution delivery while ensuring enterprise-grade quality and compliance through specification-first design approaches.

Previously, Dan served as Chief Product and Innovation Officer at Bremer Financial Corporation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Case Western Reserve University and an MBA from Youngstown State University.

Brandon Scott is Chief Innovation & Growth Officer and Partner at Ten Adams, an independent agency focused on aligning human behavior with business, brand, and technology strategies. He works with organizations across healthcare, health-tech, and consumer sectors to apply artificial intelligence and digital innovation in ways that improve how people work, make decisions, and access services. With more than 12 years of experience in digital transformation, Brandon helps leaders move beyond AI hype to practical, scalable applications that drive real-world outcomes.

A trusted advisor to executive teams, Brandon has led award-winning digital experiences, AI-powered search innovations, and growth strategies that strengthen both organizational performance and human-centered experiences. His work focuses on redesigning workflows, elevating workforce capabilities, and connecting emerging technologies with trust, ethics, and long-term value. He is a Forbes Agency Council member, “20 Under 40” honoree, former HubSpot INBOUND advisory committee member, and frequent speaker on AI, digital transformation, and innovation. Brandon holds a Digital Transformation in Healthcare Certification from Columbia Business School, is a graduate of Randolph-Macon College, and a former NCAA basketball player.

Jahon Hobbeheydar serves as Executive Vice President of Strategy at CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP). Jahon’s work focuses on identifying the strategic priorities of the CICP organization, consistent with the mission of creating a sustainable prosperity and quality of life for the citizens of Indiana. His current focus is around themes that include Promoting Hoosier Entrepreneurship and Driving Adoption of Advanced Technologies.

A native Hoosier, Jahon earned a BS in Physics from Hamilton College followed by an MS in Physics from Yale University. He began his professional career in management consulting with The Boston Consulting Group. Prior to joining CICP, Jahon spent 15 years at Cummins, Inc,  standing up and then leading the corporate strategy team.

Jahon lives in Columbus, IN and enjoys traveling, running, cooking, and reading.

Early in his career, Scott Jones began as a research scientist at the MIT AI Lab, later becoming a serial entrepreneur and inventor best known for co-founding the voicemail technology used by billions worldwide. He also co-founded Gracenote, whose music data powers leading consumer-facing music apps and devices, and ChaCha, one of the first large-scale AI-powered chatbots.  Scott also co-founded Precise Path Robotics, where he helped develop an early autonomous vehicle that competed in the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge, building on his early involvement in robotics at MIT.