Scott Dorsey, 2027 honorary chair of the TechPoint Mira Awards, speaks during an interview with his name and title displayed on screen.

High Alpha’s Scott Dorsey to Serve as First Honorary Chair of TechPoint’s Mira Awards

High Alpha’s Scott Dorsey will serve as the first honorary chair of TechPoint’s Mira Awards, helping shape judging, partnerships and the event experience for the 2027 celebration.
Community Connect: Built for What’s Next, November 4 at Butler University, presented by Elanco and the IEDC.

Built for What’s Next: Community Connect Looks Ahead to Indiana’s Next Chapter

TechPoint’s November 4 Community Connect brings founders, investors, corporate innovators and higher education leaders together to explore Indiana’s next chapter in companies, capital and community.
Akilah Darden, founder of The Darden Group LLC, speaks during an interview in front of a Mira Awards backdrop.

“It’s Always Impossible Until It’s Done”: Akilah Darden’s Case for Resilience

Akilah Darden turned a career in construction leadership into a platform for mentorship, supplier development and measurable opportunity across Indiana.
Four people wearing CCOM conference badges pose with a silver Butler bulldog statue inscribed with communication-related fields.

Founder’s College: Butler’s Bet on Technology and First-Generation Students  

Founder's College, a 2026 Mira Awards finalist, uses technology like iQ4 and Professor Fiona to remove barriers for first-generation Indiana students.
Five attendees stand together and smile for a photo at an XTERN event. Three wear blue XTERN lanyards and name badges, with event tables and large windows visible in the background.

TechPoint Celebrates the 2026 XTERN Class and Award Winners

TechPoint celebrated the 2026 XTERN class, recognizing 103 interns across 31 Indiana companies along with this year’s award-winning students, mentor and employer.