Six Feet Up, a leading custom software development company based in Fishers, Indiana, proudly marks its 25th anniversary in 2024. Over the past quarter-century, Six Feet Up has not only driven technological innovation across diverse industries but also played a pivotal role in shaping Indiana’s vibrant tech community.

Celebrating a Milestone

This summer, Six Feet Up commemorated its 25-year journey with a special event in Indianapolis, bringing together clients, partners, and friends who have been instrumental in the company’s success. The celebration was a testament to the strong relationships and collaborative spirit that have fueled Six Feet Up’s growth and impact.

“While we honor our past, this milestone is about looking forward with renewed energy,” said Gabrielle Hendryx-Parker, Six Feet Up CEO and co-founder. “We invite you to join us in continuing to innovate with purpose, creating solutions that drive positive change. Our deepest gratitude goes to everyone who has been part of our journey so far, and we look forward to what we will achieve together in the years to come.”

See photos from the party: https://www.sixfeetup.com/company/news/celebrating-25-years-of-innovation-and-impact.

Pioneering Technological Innovation

For 25 years, Six Feet Up has been at the leading edge of technological progress, particularly within Indiana’s key industries such as healthcare, agriculture, and education. The company’s diverse portfolio includes projects in AI-powered agriculture, space exploration, lightning strike prediction, forest fire management, genetic engineering, and battery energy storage.

Six Feet Up continues to push the boundaries of innovation. With a strategic focus on AI, machine learning, big data and application development, the company has set a bold target to complete 100 IMPACTFUL projects by 2033 — further demonstrating its dedication to using technology as a force for good.

Recognized for Excellence

Six Feet Up’s dedication to excellence has earned the company top industry recognition, solidifying its position as a market leader in custom software development. In 2023, Six Feet Up was named the #1 "Top Indiana Custom Software Developer" by Clutch.co, a title the company continues to hold today: https://www.sixfeetup.com/company/news/plone-six-feet-up-named-market-leader-for-custom-software-development.

Key Awards and Recognitions:
– 2013 — Nominated for Best of Tech in Indiana Mira Award
– 2015 — Received ICE (Innovation Connectivity & Excellence) Award for NASA project
– 2019 — Nominated for Community Champion of the Year Mira Award
– 2019 — Six Feet Up CTO, Calvin Hendryx-Parker, named AWS Community Hero, a recognition we continue to earn annually‍
– 2021 — Named Top Software Development Company by DesignRush‍
– 2022 — Received Top Tech Company honor from Powderkeg‍
– 2023 — Ranked as the 105th top business service provider (out of 280,000 B2B companies) on Clutch.co
– 2023 — Six Feet Up CTO, Calvin Hendryx-Parker, honored as Tech Exec of the Year
– 2024 — Nominated for Innovation Service Partner of the Year Mira Award

Six Feet Up is certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the federal government and as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) by the City of Indianapolis through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). These certifications, along with numerous awards over the years, highlight Six Feet Up’s leadership in both technology and its commitment to championing diversity and inclusion within the industry.

Fostering the Tech Community

Beyond its technical achievements, Six Feet Up has made substantial contributions to Indiana’s tech community. The company founded IndyPy, Indiana's largest Python meetup, and launched the Python Web Conference, fostering a vibrant community of tech innovators. These initiatives have contributed to the growth and development of the tech ecosystem across the region.

Looking Ahead: A Call to Action

As Six Feet Up celebrates this important milestone, it is also issuing a challenge to the tech community: to continue innovating with intention and creating solutions that leave a lasting, positive impact.

Read more about Six Feet Up’s 25th anniversary and watch the company’s challenge to you: https://sixfeetup.com/25years.

About Six Feet Up

Six Feet Up helps impactful tech leaders solve hard problems by crafting superior and lasting software solutions. As a consultancy with a core focus on Python and AI for the greater good, we bring unparalleled expertise in application development, AI and big data to launch game-changing ideas faster.

Our hearts beat for projects that drive climate action, champion clean energy, or create widespread benefits for society. Our objective is to contribute to 100 IMPACTFUL Projects™ by 2033 — defined as impressive, purposeful, and advanced.

Our approach emphasizes best practices and efficiency in automation. We've taken the lead in the open-source tech community by founding the Python Web Conference and IndyPy; we developed BEST™, a framework to enhance the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC); and we created Scaf™, a tool that simplifies development and deployment workflows.

Driven by the EOS Process™ and home to an AWS Hero, Six Feet Up is a woman-owned software company that values a blend of emotional and intellectual intelligence. Our dedication to excellence is showcased by our 5-star referral rating on Clutch.co. Trusted by leading organizations such as Capital One, NASA, Purdue University, and UNEP since 1999, we are eager to help our clients make an impact.