Moderator Linda Calvin leads a panel discussion at the BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor and hosted by TechPoint. Three panelists sit on stage—Raman Ohri, Nicole Heatly-Holmes, and Carol Smith—discussing how organizations can adapt to rapid advances in tech and AI. A bright BOLT-branded display and WGU banner appear in the background.

Key Takeaways from TechPoint’s Talent Panel at BOLT

At this year’s BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, TechPoint hosted a panel of talent & workforce experts who discussed a wide variety of topics related to tech adoption and responding to the changing needs of the modern workforce. This panel, made possible by presenting sponsor WGU, brought together four leaders shaping Indiana’s digital future: Together, […]
Sally Reasoner speaks on stage at the BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, hosted by TechPoint. She stands with a microphone and event badge in front of a large screen featuring an illustrated Indianapolis cityscape with a purple elephant and “Indianapolis” banner. A red BOLT-branded display and TechPoint backdrop are visible behind her

How Indiana Can Lead in the Age of AI: Insights from TechPoint’s AI Workforce Report

At last week’s BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, TechPoint Vice President of Talent Sally Reasoner shared findings from our recent report, AI-Driven Skills for Indiana’s Economy, which explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping Indiana’s workforce and industry landscape. This was part of our talent convening, Beyond AI: The Real Pressures Shaping Tech and How Talent […]

TechPoint Announces New Team Members

Seasoned veterans to lead marketing, engagement, and talent strategy  INDIANAPOLIS (September 9, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s tech ecosystem, today announced two new team members. Ginger Lippert has  strategically shifted her focus to Vice President, Marketing and Engagement, and Sally Reasoner returns to TechPoint as Vice President, Talent Strategy.  “Indiana is […]
TechPoint Mira Awards are April 24, 2026

TechPoint Opens Nominations for 2026 Mira Awards

Submission period opens today, closes Oct. 15 INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 2, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, announced today it is now accepting nominations for its 27th Annual Mira Awards gala. The award submission period will close on Oct. 15, 2025. Companies, organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit for […]
Sallie Mae mentors and Xterns celebrate the company being announced as Employer of the Year at the 2025 Xtern Awards Lunch

2025 Xtern Summer Recap and Awards

On July 25, TechPoint wrapped up its 2025 Xtern experience with our Xtern Farewell & Awards Lunch. We recapped Xtern achievements from the 10-week program, celebrated award winners and recognized our employer partners who make this program possible. What is Xtern? Xtern is a summer program for college students who are recruited and interviewed to […]

TechPoint launches CDO Network to advance data strategy and innovation across Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (July 23, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy and overall tech ecosystem, today announced the formation of the Indiana CDO Network, bringing together the state’s best minds in data and analytics.   The network, which will hold its inaugural meeting in August, formalizes a previously organic consortium of central […]
Header graphic for the Indiana AI Innovation Network case study titled “Driving Innovation with AI,” featuring the Stellar logo. The design includes TechPoint and Indiana AI Innovation Network branding with pink, gray, and white geometric accents.

Case Study: In Search of Flawless Execution – RT Moore’s Machine Vision Journey

In Q2 2025, RT Moore, a long-standing innovator in mechanical contracting, partnered with AI consultancy Stellar to address one of construction’s most persistent and costly challenges:  detecting quality issues before they result in expensive rework. With advances in AI becoming more accessible, RT Moore’s CIO, Josh Adams, asked a critical question: “Could artificial intelligence help catch these issues earlier; ideally, during rough-in construction, before they became expensive problems? And if so, where should RT Moore begin?”

Market Turbulence Affecting Indiana VC but Stabilization Signs are Emerging 

The first half of 2025 demonstrated early signs of stabilization across the U.S. venture market, but several market conditions continue to reshape investor behavior and capital activity. Fundraising remains slow, exits are limited and liquidity continues to lag. Additionally, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving a clear divergence in outcomes:  capital and valuations are increasingly concentrated […]