The Impact of M&A Activity on the Indiana Tech Ecosystem

Hoosier companies are now more often the acquirer than the aquiree TechPoint regularly tracks and reports on investments and M&A (mergers and acquisition) activity in the Indiana tech ecosystem within our Quarterly VC reports, including the most recent report. Sometimes, however, it’s good to step back and focus on what is happening over multiple years. […]
Max Yoder, CEO of Lessonly

The Circuit | Max Yoder: CEO of Lessonly

Behind every major tech headline of acquisitions, expansions, and raises, is a story of how a community supported the individual. And often, a story of how the individual continues to support the community. These are the stories of TechPoint’s The Circuit, a new interview series dedicated to serving up the human stories behind the tech […]

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 […]

Anatomy of a job search: tips for staying on track during a trying time

A job search is never a walk in the park, and now it’s happening during a global pandemic. TechPoint wants to be as helpful as possible during this unprecedented time, so we gathered several resources to get you started on your job search. They are broken down into three sections to make it easier to […]

Why Lessonly is launching ‘Yellowship’ tech conference in Indianapolis

Indianapolis is a world-class event city. According to a study commissioned by Visit Indy, 28.6 million visitors came to Indianapolis in 2016, resulting in an economic impact of $5.2 billion. Of course, the city’s booming business of hosting conventions, trade shows, meetings and events is a key contributor to this economic windfall. While a number of […]

Lessonly raises $8 million Series B led by OpenView

The year 2017 is turning out to be quite the successful year for Lessonly. The leader in team training software has hit record-breaking quarters, ramped up hiring efforts, and is today announcing a Series B raise of $8 million led by OpenView. Lessonly’s founder and CEO, Max Yoder, is no stranger to success. Founded in November […]

How to Enjoy What You Do and Why I Love Working for Lessonly

It’s like looking for a needle in a haystack or a white cat in a snowstorm. It’s scarcer than hen’s teeth or a diamond in the rough. The journey to find a job or career that you love is hard. It’s a constant struggle to find the balance between stress, hard work, massive success, and […]