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. […]
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 […]
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 […]