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In this episode, we sit down with Al Carroll, CEO of IndyHub. IndyHub is on a mission to grow and engage a community of young adults in Indianapolis. He talks about the mission alignment between IndyHub and TechPoint, how Indiana can be a destination for talent, and reflects back on the early days of Xtern. […]

Editor’s Note: Every tech company knows attracting and retaining top talent is a crucial issue in the tech world. Throughout this year we are taking a look at how Indiana’s tech sector is taking an innovative approach to helping reach TechPoint’s Mission41K goal of growing the state’s tech workforce by 41,000 people by 2030.  Celigo, […]

Blackjack tables, sports betting and slot machines weren’t on the minds of Indiana tech companies and economic development focused organizations when they visited Las Vegas last week for the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES.) They had higher stakes in mind: ensuring the world knows that Indiana-born innovations are a key part of the digital transformation […]

In this episode, we sit down with Julie Heath, vice president of entrepreneurial ecosystems at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, along with Elisabeth Nieshalla, Taylor University student and entrepreneurial fellow at IEDC. They talk about the role talent plays in the success of Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and IEDC’s new partnership to bring Xtern to young […]

A tech career may have different trajectories than traditional industries, but the requirements for advancement are largely the same. Learn how to grow and advance your tech career with advice from professionals.

In this episode, we talk to Jeff Ton, founder and manager of the Indy CIO Network – now the Indiana CIO Network. The Indiana CIO Network is a community of over 200 Indiana based IT leaders that meet to discuss current tech trends and issues. Jeff talks about his four decade career in IT, why […]

Military members gain valuable experience during their service that opens countless career opportunities in the civilian job market. One excellent match is healthcare technology management, a career path in which I have seen hundreds of veterans thrive through my work at TRIMEDX. Service in the armed forces provides the technical expertise necessary for healthcare technology […]

Roger Shuman and Jordan Isaacs lead TechPoint’s programs focused on helping tech companies find the capital they need to expand, as well as attracting new tech companies to Indiana. They took a look back at the outcomes of that work, which is positioning Indiana as a national leader in digital innovation.  Will Indiana break another […]