Katie Birge

Katie Birge is a seasoned technology and economic development professional with a passion for promoting tech startups and fostering growth in the startup and tech sectors in the Midwest. She is known for her expertise in social media campaigns, project management, program management, technology-related economic development, research, and startups.

Katie has a background in Telecommunication with an M.A. from Indiana University Bloomington and a B.A. in Communication and Classical Civilization from DePauw University. Her academic foundation has equipped her with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in her professional endeavors.

With a rich history of diverse roles and experiences, Katie has held key positions in several reputable organizations, including M25 where she currently contributes to growing the Midwest startup ecosystem as part of the VC firm. She has also served as the Executive Director at Launch Indy and founded the Bloomington Code School, a workforce development program that is a part of the Bloomington Technology Partnership. Additionally, she co-founded B-Start pre-accelerator.

Throughout her career, Katie Birge has demonstrated her drive and dedication to creating and implementing programs and initiatives that support the development and expansion of the tech and startup sectors. Her work has been instrumental in fostering creative environments conducive to innovation and driving economic growth.

Katie's noteworthy roles include VP Platform and Associate, Head of Platform at M25, Marketing Strategist at Envisage Technologies LLC, Project Specialist at Option Six, GP Strategies, Director at Bloomington Technology Partnership at Bloomington Economic Development Corporation, and Social Media & Marketing Intern at SproutBox.

Beyond her professional roles, Katie has displayed a commitment to personal and professional growth evident in her various roles during her academic years and beyond, such as News Director at WGRE, DePauw University, Marketing Intern at Studio STL, Junior Copy Editor at Threeview GmbH, and Unit Leader at Camp Ondessonk.

In summary, Katie Birge is a dynamic professional with a wealth of experience in technology and economic development, program management, and startups. Her passion for creating impactful social media campaigns and driving innovation in tech ecosystems makes her a valuable asset to any organization or project she is involved in.