Tech on the Front Lines in Ukraine

Editor’s Note: Over the last two months we have published stories highlighting the work Carmel-based companies Swan Software Solutions and Authenticx have undertaken to support members of the Ukrainian tech community. Now, we bring you a perspective from members of that community itself. It’s been three months since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the […]

How Star Wars continues to inspire 45 years after debut

Among the many cherished films throughout history that members of the tech community hold in high regard, few franchises come close to the reverence held for George Lucas’ galaxy far, far away. Star Wars turns 45 years old tomorrow, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, and in the years that have passed since that iconic opening title […]
TechPoint receives $750,000 from Microsoft Philanthropies to help career-changing adults access tech jobs in Indiana

TechPoint receives $750,000 from Microsoft Philanthropies to help career-changing adults access tech jobs in Indiana

For almost a decade, TechPoint has been connecting Indiana tech employers with tech- and business-skilled talent, particularly through its Xtern program, which serves up top college students for internships and jobs. Armed with a three-year, $750,000 grant from Microsoft Philanthropies, TechPoint will expand its impact by creating new tech career pathways for upskilling and career-changing […]
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How downtown Indy tech companies plan to move forward from the pandemic

Finding and retaining talent. It’s one of the biggest challenges facing corporate America today. It’s affecting every sector, and for tech it occupies countless hours of strategic planning and effort as business leaders try to figure out how to adjust to the demands of a tight labor market and employees who can literally work from […]

Why I’m hiring Ukrainian tech workers (and you should too)

Editor’s Note: Last month, we told you about some Indiana tech connections to the war in Ukraine and listed some credible avenues to help Ukrainians. Since that time, the Authenticx team has built on its initial ideas of connecting with tech companies and workers there. We asked Authenticx CEO Amy Brown to update us on […]