Indiana bias crimes bill worrisome without protected classes

TechPoint president & CEO Mike Langellier encourages you to contact your legislators and voice your opinion on Indiana bias crimes bill SB12.

Annual tech fundraiser launches minority venture fund, pitch competition

It’s probably no surprise to you that the tech community likes to party. We know this from putting on our own shindig, the Mira Awards. One local tech party in particular is backed with a big purpose—including a venture fund and pitch competition to support minority entrepreneurs. “It is important that we not only change […]
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Notre Dame, Elevate Ventures see no slippery slope in Frost Control Systems investment

South Bend startup Frost Control Systems, supported by Elevate Ventures and Notre Dame's IDEA Center, shows why South Bend's tech community is on the rise.

A meeting at Mira led to Rover180 acquisition of Vemity

In the case of the much-publicized acquisition of Vemity by Rover180, a competitive encounter during the Mira Awards has led to a prosperous acquisition.
A large group of people stand on an outdoor staircase holding a sign with the OneCause logo.

OneCause brings powerful digital tools to year-round fundraising

Indy-based OneCause is celebrating a full year under its new brand identity as well as a move from a single-point solution centered around nonprofit events to a year-round fundraising solution that helped nonprofit organizations raise $440 million in 2018.
A group of ClearObject staff members seated outside on a patio, smiling for a group photo.

ClearObject casts broader IoT net from its Fishers shore

In one of the first major capital announcements of 2019, ClearObject was acquired by two equity firms this month. We talked with CEO John McDonald about this acquisition and what plans ClearObject has as it takes this big leap forward.

Tech 25 alumnus, brother receive IEDC grant for new company

Spur Interactiv, a digital marketing and ad-tech agency in downtown Indianapolis, recently announced they were selected by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to receive a $50,000 training grant and up to $350,000 in Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credits.

Meet Margarita Pantoja-Barnes, SDR at Renaissance Electronic Services

Employer: Renaissance Electronic Services Job Title: Sales Development Representative Education: BA Psychology Double Minor in Criminal Justice and Spanish Hometown: East Windsor, CT Current City: Carmel, IN What led you to your getting into tech and this occupation? What was your first job in tech? My interest in the Indy tech community was first sparked […]