Speak Easy

About The Speak Easy

The Speak Easy is a place for Indianapolis-based entrepreneurs, startups, and the folks who support them to work, play, and collaborate.

It's essentially a clubhouse for entrepreneurs, designers, and geeks. We believe that bringing these folks together in a fun, productive work environment is the surest way to accelerate the development and launch of high-growth startups in Central Indiana.

  • What It Is

    • A membership-based club (it's like a Moose Lodge for startups)
    • A combination of a 17th century salon, coffee shop, and science lab
    • Ambitious forward thinking, but efficient and pragmatic
    • An independent non-profit
    • A place for Indy's startup scene to call home

  • What It's Not

    • It's not an incubator.
    • It's not an accelerator.
    • It's not an extension of any existing group or organization.
    • It's not a place for funded startups looking to avoid paying rent.
    • It's not a vehicle to market, promote, or proselytize.

  • What It Offers

    • Common area office infrastructure (furniture, meeting space, restrooms, etc.)
    • Conference room and private meeting spaces
    • Library and gaming center
    • Blazing fast WiFi
    • Secure, monitored access
    • Startup-focused programming and semi-regular events

  • ← Membership

    For a limited time, you can join the Speak Easy for $500 for the first year. If you're interested in being considered for membership in the Speak Easy, please complete the form below. Our membership board will review your application and be in touch shortly.

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  • Partners →

    The Speak Easy would not be possible if it wasn't for the generosity of our supporting partners. If you are interested in supporting the Speak Easy (and the Indy startup scene), please complete the form below and we'll be in touch shortly.

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News & Press

Mayor Gives State Of The City Address at Developer Town/Speak Easy

Published Apr 19, 2012

 The Speak Easy is a nonprofit membership based organization where techies can bounce their ideas around.

"I think we've done a good job with Twitter and Facebook and sites like that of creating digital spaces, but you also need physical spaces for people to congregate and collaborate and be in the same room together," said Co-Founder Jeb Banner.

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Inc Magazine Moose Lodge For Start Ups

Published Mar 21, 2012

Slingshot co-founder Aaron Aders guest blogs in Inc about the Speak Easy

Located in the South Broad Ripple area of Indianapolis, Speak Easy is a clubhouse primarily focused on serving entrepreneurs and start-ups rather than catering to freelancers and work-at-home employees like many other co-working spaces.

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