16 Tech adds serious technology VC credentials, leadership
Earlier this summer, the 16 Tech Community Corporation Board of Directors announced that Bob Coy has been named president and CEO of 16 Tech Community Corporation. It’s a key appointment that will help shape the future of Indy’s innovation district, which is rapidly taking shape on 60 acres just northwest of Monument Circle downtown The […]
From intern to CTO: Mat Gangwer of Rook Security
During his time at Rook Security, Mat has instilled a lot of confidence in his co-workers. So much so, he didn’t actually opt-in to the role of CTO; his co-workers elected him for the position.
Xtern gave Kate Harrison insight into career possibilities
Indianapolis native Kate Harrison has always been interested in technology and she’s comfortable with ‘the next new thing,’ but it took a popular television show and a list of Butler University majors for her to see her place in tech. “I didn’t know I was interested in tech as a career path until I was […]
Why You Don’t Need to Be a Techie to be a Tech Marketer
Before I co-founded a tech company, I ran a marketing agency. My agency didn’t focus exclusively on the tech sector. In fact, we specialized in brand identity and product marketing, working with organizations in a variety of industries. Upon jumping into tech, however, I’ve been surprised at the number of marketers who get scared away […]
LPGA Championship puts national attention on Indy Women in Tech
Last September, there was an announcement that combined four topics: golf, women, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and tech. It was quite the combination of story lines and many of us were left intrigued by the idea of the proposed event — an LPGA Championship in Indianapolis that’s branded Indy Women in Tech. Flash forward to […]
Pondurance: Considerations for a secure office space in Indianapolis
When selecting a new office space, every business has different considerations. Size, location, amenities… each office is unique and can offer different benefits. Looking for an office that will house a security operations center (SOC), however, is a little more complicated. Previously located in Carmel, Indiana, the Pondurance team started to realize back in 2015 […]
John Warne watched Indiana grow from laggard to leader in tech
At TechPoint, we like to interview expatriates from the state (Xpats) who have returned to work at tech or tech-enabled companies after spending a portion of their careers outside of Indiana’s borders. As someone who came back to Indiana 22 years ago, John Warne has a unique perspective of seeing what Indiana was like in […]