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Entrepreneur in Residence
You're Always Being Interviewed, AbbottPress (2016)
Ron is a serial entrepreneur, innovator, and educator with a rich background in launching and leading successful businesses. As the founder of Bitwise Solutions in 1992, Ron pioneered professional-grade website solutions, serving over 1,500 clients and completing 3,400 engagements over 25 years. He continued his entrepreneurial journey by establishing Apprentice University in 2013, a unique educational institution focused on apprenticeship-based learning for knowledge and technology-centric careers, which he led until its successful sale in 2023.
Ron is the founder and president of several ventures, including Team Monocles, Pragmatic Entrepreneurship, and HomeGrown Apprenticeships. Team Monocles applies AI and a proprietary creative problem-solving methodology to attempt to solve cold cases for law enforcement, while Pragmatic Entrepreneurship equips professionals with innovation and entrepreneurial skills. HomeGrown Apprenticeships aims to start and execute apprenticeship programs in rural communities, helping businesses fill perpetually open positions.
Ron’s dedication to education extends to his (as of 2024) role as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Taylor University, where he mentors students, teaches entrepreneurship courses, and seeks to foster an entrepreneurial mindset campus-wide.
His passion for creative problem-solving and innovation is also evident in his work with the innovation and creative problem-solving firm Compass Consulting and his volunteer efforts with Wycliffe Bible Translators, where he has conducted problem-solving and innovation workshops throughout the US, Kenya, and Ethiopia. In September 2023, he was a keynote speaker or panelist at three events on design thinking, growing young talent, and innovation in Croatia.
Ron holds degrees in Industrial Technology and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing from Ball State University and is highly certified as an Innovation Integrator and Creative Problem-Solving Facilitator. His accolades include the Centric Innovation of the Year Award, recognition as one of Indianapolis Business Journal’s “40 Under 40,” and being named one of the “7 Most Influential Business Leaders in Indiana” by KPMG. Ron is the author of You’re Always Being Interviewed, available on Amazon.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Ron actively engages in community service and leadership roles. He has contributed significantly to educational and entrepreneurial initiatives, serving on the boards of various organizations, including TechPoint, where he was chairman of the board and led the public policy committee for five years. He has started several virtual charter schools that have gone on to serve thousands of students throughout Indiana. Through these roles, Ron continues to impact his community positively and inspire future generations of leaders.
Driven by a desire to enhance creativity and innovation, Ron is passionate about international travel. He believes that exposure to diverse cultures and environments stimulates new ideas and approaches, enriching his work and broadening his perspective. This global outlook fuels his commitment to innovative problem-solving and entrepreneurial success, ensuring he remains at the forefront of industry trends and practices.
With a commitment to continuous learning and a drive to serve others, Ron leverages his extensive experience to mentor and inspire future leaders, challenging conventional thinking and fostering innovative solutions to complex problems. He seldom turns down an offer for a cup of coffee, especially when it involves an opportunity to mentor young adults.
Ron is active on LinkedIn.
