Pfledderer, Dorsey and Five Other Tech Company Executives Join TechPoint Board
TechPoint has a new chairman! This morning we announced that Apparatus CEO Kelly Pfledderer has taken the reins as the new TechPoint chairman and that ExactTarget co-founder Scott Dorsey has stepped up to serve with Pfledderer on the TechPoint executive committee. The pair take over these leadership roles at a critical time when TechPoint has […]
Mind the Gap: New Central Indiana Tech Workforce Study Released
TechPoint and EmployIndy released a new Central Indiana Tech Workforce Study this morning during a symposium produced by the Indianapolis Business Journal called “Mind the Gap.” The event included a panel discussion on future challenges to develop, hire and retain tech-savvy workers; and Mark Muro, senior fellow and policy director, Metropolitan Policy Program, Brookings Institution, delivered the keynote. DOWNLOADS […]
The best of TASTE meets the best of TECH at Mira Awards Gala
Next Saturday, I will be attending the TechPoint Mira Awards for my 10th year in a row. I missed the first six galas because I was off doing some silliness working in another industry. Something I can say about the Miras after 10 experiences — besides all the glitz and glamour of everybody dressed to […]
Chris Baggott to be Named ‘Trailblazer in Technology’ During TechPoint Mira Awards
TechPoint has announced that serial entrepreneur and tech visionary Chris Baggott will be recognized as Indiana’s 2015 Trailblazer in Technology. Baggott will accept the award on May 2 at the JW Marriott during the 16th annual TechPoint Mira Awards presented by BKD CPAs & Advisors, which recognize and celebrate the best of tech in Indiana each […]
pi lab, Teradata and Rook Security take top honors at Mira Pitch Night
Every spring, TechPoint’s Tech Thursday event presented by WGU Indiana and hosted by Faegre Baker Daniels becomes Mira Pitch Night. We invite all of the companies, schools, organizations, teams and startups competing for the state’s top tech honors in the Mira Awards to jump up and give a 60 second pitch about their cool tech-related […]
Studio Science Q&A with Kristian Andersen
If you missed the fireside chat with Kristian Andersen during the Verge Studio Science Launch Party last month, you might still be wondering what the deal is with KA+A changing its name after a decade of building up a sterling reputation as a top-notch design and innovation shop — especially in the Indianapolis tech community. […]
Introducing the Indiana Tech Companies List
Indiana’s Tech Companies List — the interactive directory found here — is a great new resource that makes it easier to find, buy from, and invest in Indiana tech companies! “The List,” as we’ve been calling it, is organized into broad tech categories like Big Data/Analytics, Cloud/Hosting, E-Commerce, Education, Transportation, Ag Tech, Financial, Business Productivity […]
SmallBox Micro Grants Make Indy Nicer — Applications Due April 17
Nice Grants returns for its third year, promising $10,000 in microgrants for projects that will have a positive impact on Indianapolis. SmallBox, a creative agency, started the Nice Grants program in 2013 with an initial investment of five grants at $1,000 each. This year, DeveloperTown, a web and mobile products-focused company, has joined forces with […]
