Adam Eckert is an Indianapolis-based managing editor at Benzinga, leading market coverage focused on daily stock movement, emerging themes and trending tickers. Prior to his editorial leadership role, Adam covered trade ideas, market movers, breaking news and exclusives as a reporter. He brings an entrepreneurial mindset to the newsroom, having launched multiple startups since graduating from Indiana University in 2015 with a B.A. in Philosophy. Adam has a strong background in investing and creative writing, including poetry, and welcomes any opportunity to be creative.