Meet the Founder: Tiffney Vivo, CEO of Therapprove  

By Mary Dougherty  This is the first in a semi-regular series that introduces the TechPoint ecosystem to new founders, their companies and the challenges they faced in getting their company to market.,  Like many founders, profound personal experience led Tiffney Vivo to establish her company, Therapprove. In her case, it was dealing with the unnecessarily […]

Investors are Actively Seeking to Fund Indiana Tech Companies: What (and Who) You Need to Know to Win Support 

Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has garnered significant attention from venture capital (VC) firms across the country, bringing in about $2.8 billion since 2020. Recent totals are lighter than expected due to a nationally tech-industry slowdown that began in mid-2022 and uncertainty surrounding the recent elections. Responding to those market conditions, Indiana policymakers, educators and organizations like […]

“Sales Fixes Everything, Right?” (WRONG!)

Author: Greg Stanley is founder and President of Accelerant Consultants  There is an adage many business owners live by, which is “sales fixes everything.” It makes sense, right? Nothing happens until a sale is made. As long as top-line revenue grows by any means necessary, bills are being paid, machines are running, and cash flow […]

The Double-Edged Scalpel: Harnessing AI in Healthcare Without Sacrificing Data Privacy

Hakeemat Ijaiya, Information Security Analyst, Indiana University Health Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the healthcare landscape, offering groundbreaking solutions for diagnostics, personalized treatment, and operational efficiency. From predicting patient outcomes to automating tedious administrative tasks, AI is poised to revolutionize the industry. Yet, as healthcare organizations race to adopt these transformative technologies, a pressing challenge […]

Fundraising for First-Time Founders: Put on Your Sales Hat 

For many first-time founders, raising venture capital is a mysterious process. Without a robust network of investors or a board to make introductions, it can be tough to even land meetings. However, one thing every founder knows how to do is sell (or they should!). So, for first-time founders, I recommend approaching fundraising as if […]