Survive & Thrive: How a strategy shift made Lumavate stronger

The world hadn’t seen challenges equal to those we endured in 2020 for more than 100 years. Today we offer the first in an occasional series that focuses on how Indiana tech companies survived and/or thrived during the pandemic. One Thursday in March 2020, everyone was in the Lumavate office as usual. “By the next […]

Meet the Investor of the Year nominees for the 22nd annual Mira Awards

The venture firms or angel investors who bring money plus outstanding connections, advice, and attention to Indiana companies One of the greatest things about Indiana’s tech ecosystem is that people are genuinely interested in this growing technology movement and they put their money where their mouth is. We’re always impressed by the caliber of support […]

Meet the Startup of the Year nominees for the 22nd annual Mira Awards

Startups with great potential that demonstrate the creative, strategic, and innovative entrepreneurial spirit of Indiana’s technology industry There are a lot of great ideas out there, but it takes determination and perseverance to truly test it and discover if that great idea can one day become a great company with the power to last. The […]

Meet the Rising Entrepreneur Award nominees for the 22nd annual Mira Awards

Recognizes exceptional startup founders of any age and experience who have looked outside the box, started something new, and generated momentum Despite the challenges last year brought, 2020 was a break-through year for new Indiana tech stars. These nominees prove that talent, drive, and successful execution are present and thriving in our Hoosier state. The […]

Tech 25 winner Casey (Cumbow) Schlotter helps individuals unlock their potential to make the world a better place

As Indiana’s tech community continues to grow and mature, it’s getting harder and harder to narrow down the winners for our annual Tech 25 Awards program. Clearly, there is a wealth of tech talent in the Hoosier state, and they are making incredible moves. Join us in celebrating the Tech 25 class of 2020 through […]

Meet the Tech Education Award nominees for the 22nd annual Mira Awards

Recognizing educators, organizations, and programs that inspire and open doors for learners of all ages Education is the passport to progress. And education technology―the computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice utilized to facilitate learning and spark imagination―has flourished in Indiana for many years. The nominees chosen by the independent Mira Awards judges this […]

Meet the Scale-Up of the Year nominees for the 22nd annual Mira Awards

Celebrating high-growth, innovation-driven businesses that provide technology products or services (or highly-tech-enabled businesses) Every startup dreams of becoming the next scale-up company. It means you’ve taken your business to the next level, bringing about new opportunities including customers, capital and growth. The Scale-up of the Year award celebrates high-growth, innovation-driven businesses that provide technology products […]

Tech 25 winner Meghann Arnold drives team success with strategic HR leadership

As Indiana’s tech community continues to grow and mature, it’s getting harder and harder to narrow down the winners for our annual Tech 25 Awards program. Clearly, there is a wealth of tech talent in the Hoosier state, and they are making incredible moves. Join us in celebrating the Tech 25 class of 2020 through […]