Jason Padgett at Human-centered design at the Purdue Event Design Lab 2

How Did Wooden Boy Industries Get Its Name? Jason Padgett Shares His Geppetto Moment

Jason Padgett was skeptical of AI until he saw what it could teach him. The Indiana founder shares how a late-night brainstorm with Claude inspired the name Wooden Boy Industries and why he now helps educators make practical, responsible decisions about AI.
Cover and interior page of TechPoint’s 2026 Entrepreneurship Report, “Why Indiana Needs More Tech Companies, Not Just More Innovation,” over a magenta Indiana silhouette with orange circuit patterns.

TechPoint Unveils New Direction to Grow Indiana’s Technology Economy

TechPoint unveiled a new strategic direction focused on helping founders build and scale companies, expanding access to capital and customers, strengthening tech career pathways and connecting technology with Indiana’s industry strengths.
Nicole MacLean and Ian Brown

From Orr Fellow to CEO: How Nicole MacLean Built a Career on Indy Connections

Nicole MacLean and Ian Brown first crossed paths 12 years ago at the Orr Fellowship’s interview day in Indianapolis. MacLean was a college student hoping to break into the city’s growing tech scene. Brown was already a year into the fellowship, working at Teradata. Fast-forward to September 2026. MacLean is now CEO of Compose.ly, a […]
Participants at Community Connect

5 Reasons to Attend TechPoint’s Community Connect

Community Connect kicks off November 4 at Butler University in Indianapolis. See five reasons to attend the TechPoint event.
Graphic promoting an Indiana AI Innovation Network case study titled “How Pillars of Wellness Built Its Own Business Software, Without a Single Engineer,” featuring the Pillars of Wellness logo.

Case Study: How Pillars of Wellness Built Its Own Business Software, Without a Single Engineer

Pillars of Wellness used AI to build 32 connected tools on one shared database, creating its own operating system while keeping professional judgment firmly in human hands.
Scott Dorsey, 2027 honorary chair of the Mira Awards, and TechPoint President and CEO Eric Christopher sit together discussing the future of the Mira Awards.

What’s Next for TechPoint’s Mira Awards? Scott Dorsey and Eric Christopher Think Big

Eric Christopher and Scott Dorsey share their vision for the 2027 Mira Awards, from elevating Indiana’s tech stories to bringing more of the statewide community together and inspiring greater ambition for what comes next.
Scott Dorsey, 2027 honorary chair of the TechPoint Mira Awards, speaks during an interview with his name and title displayed on screen.

High Alpha’s Scott Dorsey to Serve as First Honorary Chair of TechPoint’s Mira Awards

High Alpha’s Scott Dorsey will serve as the first honorary chair of TechPoint’s Mira Awards, helping shape judging, partnerships and the event experience for the 2027 celebration.

Students Invited to Apply for 2026 Ivy Tech IT Challenge

Indiana college students can apply for the 2026 Ivy Tech IT Challenge, a statewide competition offering real employer challenges, cross-university teamwork and direct connections with technology professionals.