$3 million investment including Salesforce Ventures will double Torchlite freelancer network
Torchlite, the platform for finding and managing on-demand digital marketing talent, announced today it attracted $3 million in funding to expand its tech-enabled network of digital marketing freelancers. Since its launch in late 2015 by former Apple VP Susan Marshall, Torchlite has raised a total of $5.5 million, secured over 100 new clients in 2017, and doubled revenue from 2016 to 2017.
FCC looks to Indiana to set national 5G standards
FCC Commissioner Carr joined several political and corporate representatives at the Indiana Statehouse on Tuesday, September 4, to announce a proposal for national regulations around 5G tech, with Indiana's laws serving as a template.
TechPoint Opens Applications and Nominations for ‘Best of Tech in Indiana’ Mira Awards
TechPoint, the nonprofit, industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s technology companies and overall tech ecosystem, will honor Indiana’s best companies, entrepreneurs, educators, and other leaders for their achievements and innovation at the JW Marriott Indianapolis during the 19th Annual Mira Awards gala on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Applications and nominations for the 18 individual, product, company […]
Trade mission to India nets 500 jobs, sister state and plenty of good will
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb returned last week from his third international trade mission in his first nine months as governor. This time he took Indiana’s economic development message to India. Of course, technology jobs are a key focus of the state’s relationship with India, which is undoubtedly why the governor invited TechPoint President and CEO […]
Why worker experience (WX) and customer experience (CX) matter in higher education
Developing and delivering a unique and positive customer experience is no longer an option for educational institutions, it’s a requirement. When college and university leaders shift their mindset by thinking of their students as “customers,” they open the door to improving the school experience by providing interactive, learner-centric environments that offer large returns in the […]