Mitch Frazier | AgriNovus: AgTech and Indiana’s Booming Agbioscience Economy
In today’s episode, we talk to Mitch Frazier, CEO at AgriNovus. Part of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, AgriNovus is a non-profit fueling growth in Indiana’s agbioscience community. Mitch talks about his career and his leadership, the intersection of tech and agbioscience, and what the future holds for the industry. Ting Gootee Well, welcome to […]
Veterans are key to Indiana’s future tech workforce (and you should recruit them)
Most military veterans leave their tours of duty with skills and training that make them ideal candidates for civilian employment. But more than 15 percent of U.S. veterans are underemployed compared to job seekers without military experience. Why? Because too few companies fully understand how to market employment opportunities to veterans, and too few veterans […]
Why I’m supporting TechPoint’s plan to inclusively grow Indiana’s tech sector
Over the past decade careers in tech have risen considerably. Even if you’re not in the tech world directly, I’m sure most (if not all) of us have heard the not-so-soft-rumblings of highly lucrative tech positions. Combining this with the new era of work that has been ushered in the wake of the pandemic, communities […]
Paid Family Leave: Maternity, Paternity, and Other Parental Benefits in Tech
With open enrollment season upon us, companies are reviewing their total rewards packages and possibly reevaluating what benefits they offer. One employee benefit that has been making recent headlines for its uncertain future is paid parental leave. Championed by the tech sector as a key employee benefit, 2022 has seen many companies significantly reduce the duration […]
Everyone deserves to stay connected
Technology is ever-changing, moving at the speed of innovation. In today’s world it has never been more important for people to have effective and reliable access to technology, especially the internet. At Verizon, we believe that everyone deserves ultra-fast internet regardless of their income level. One of the ways we’re helping people stay connected is […]
Kelli Jones | Sixty8 Capital + Be Nimble: Shining a Light on the Undercapitalized
Today we talk to Kelli Jones, co-founder of both Sixty8 Capital and the Be Nimble Foundation. Sixty8 Capital is an Indiana-based venture firm dedicated to investing in diverse communities. Be Nimble is nonprofit with the goal of advancing diversity initiatives to create fully inclusive tech ecosystems. In this episode we talk about Kelli’s journey to […]
Race your way to an exciting tech career in motorsports
Despite being the racing capital of the world (Indianapolis Motor Speedway) and hosting ”The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” (Indianapolis 500) in our own backyard, motorsports isn’t typically an industry that comes to mind when thinking about a potential career in tech in Indiana. However, motorsports is incredibly data-driven, and technology plays a key role in […]
Opportunity: What Hispanic Heritage Month Means to Me
Hispanic Heritage Month dates back to 1989, but my earliest recollection of the celebration is from 2012. My mom would take us to the Latino Health Fair free clinics for a check-up every year. It wasn’t until I was in high school that I learned Hispanic Heritage Month was a celebration greater than a free […]
