Articles by Cheryl Reed

The annual Bridge Builder Award, bestowed by TechPoint Foundation for Youth, is dedicated to honoring exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to transforming Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education for Indiana students, particularly those typically underrepresented in the tech workforce.  Aptly named, the award honors those who have worked to overcome obstacles that […]

Even the most groundbreaking tech innovation can’t get to market on its own. Internal teams and founders partner with professional services firms to refine and market their new products and services. The Innovation Service Partner of the Year recognizes those who pioneer transformative technology solutions or provide other professional innovation services that demonstrate excellence, creativity, […]

The Indiana tech ecosystem is more than a collection of technology and tech-enabled companies. It includes organizations that work to create a brighter, more equitable future for all Hoosiers. As such, they help pull our community together and forward. The Community Impact of the Year award is one that brings Mira Awards attendees to their […]

By Cheryl Reed  A deep bench of highly skilled tech workers across all of Indiana’s economic sectors is increasingly core to the state’s economic growth and the health and well-being of its citizens. But the development of that bench is challenged by a gap between the supply of those workers and global demand for them. […]

Tech founders are, by definition, inventors, visionaries, and dreamers who put their ideas to work despite the daunting challenges that derail others. TechPoint’s Startup of the Year Award recognizes companies that are five years old or younger, have shown the most significant development market traction, and have the most promising potential for success, including substantial […]

Innovation is more than a buzzword in Indiana tech circles. It’s commonplace for companies large and small. Winners of the 2024 Mira Award for Innovation rise above the routine with Research and Development efforts and other trailblazing discoveries to become groundbreaking products with significant potential to transform a product category or an entire industry.  SIMBAChain […]

If there’s ever been an innovation accomplished by one person who came up with an idea and got it to market without help from anyone, we’ve never heard of it. Leadership is key, of course, but realizing a dream requires teamwork.  TechPoint celebrates collaboration with the Tech Innovation Team of the Year Award, which was […]

Innovation is in the tech sector’s DNA and change, therefore, is commonplace for this group of curious people whose default setting lies outside the envelope.  The Digital Transformation of the Year Award recognizes teams from any industry that go beyond an innovative mindset to demonstrate outstanding vision and innovation for driving digital adoption and leveraging […]