Lindsay Lebahn
About Lindsay Lebahn
Lindsay Lebahn is a Program Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center in Topeka, Kansas, where she matches industry mentors to startups to foster growth. With a background in event planning and strategic partnerships, she has held various roles in organizations such as Advisors Excel and the Academy of Country Music.
Work at Plug and Play Tech Center
Lindsay Lebahn serves as a Program Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on matching industry mentors to startups, addressing specific pain points to foster growth and development. Lindsay manages and supports ten startups during each accelerator cohort in Topeka, Kansas. She also plays a significant role in facilitating connections between corporations and startups within the Animal Health vertical, enhancing collaboration and innovation in the sector. Additionally, she organizes and executes various events, workshops, webinars, and networking sessions tailored to the Animal Health program.
Previous Experience
Before her current role, Lindsay Lebahn held several positions that contributed to her expertise in event planning and program management. She worked as a Special Events Planner at Advisors Excel from 2016 to 2017. Following that, she served as an Event Planner for the Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation from 2017 to 2018. Lindsay was also the Executive Director of Forge at Greater Topeka Partnership from 2018 to 2019. Prior to these roles, she spent four years at the Academy of Country Music as Manager of Brand Integration & Strategic Partnerships from 2012 to 2016, and worked as an Account Leader at Bajillion Agency from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Lindsay Lebahn studied at the University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Communications and Psychology from 2008 to 2012. This educational background has equipped her with skills in communication and understanding human behavior, which are essential in her current role as a Program Manager. Her expertise lies in program management, event planning, and strategic partnerships, particularly within the startup ecosystem and the Animal Health industry.
Event Management Skills
Throughout her career, Lindsay Lebahn has developed strong event management skills. She has organized and executed a variety of events, workshops, and networking sessions, particularly for the Animal Health program at Plug and Play Tech Center. Her experience in event planning spans multiple organizations, where she has coordinated special events and initiatives aimed at fostering community engagement and collaboration among stakeholders.