Seizing the Moment: Turning Early Career Talent into Real Business Impact
AI adoption rarely stalls because the tools aren’t powerful enough—it stalls because foundations like data, process clarity, and governance aren’t ready. This recap outlines a practical way to build readiness and business impact by designing early-career roles around the foundational work AI depends on.
Readiness to Results in the Age of AI: Four Imperatives for 2026
Chelsea Linder outlined four imperatives for responsible AI adoption in 2026—data readiness, workforce readiness, disciplined buy/partner/integrate innovation, and infrastructure + sustainability—so organizations can move from pilots to real business value.
Why SEP Wins By Putting People First
SEP, the 2025 Mira Award winner for Exceptional Employer of the Year, shows what it looks like when culture, purpose, and people strategy align. From employee ownership to community stewardship and a retention rate that outperforms the industry, SEP demonstrates how an Indiana tech company can grow by investing deeply in its people — and in the ecosystem around them.
Beyond the Idea: What It Really Means to Be Series A–Ready in the AI Era
Artificial intelligence has collapsed the timeline between idea and execution — but it’s also raised the bar for founders seeking Series A funding. In today’s market, investors aren’t betting on ideas; they’re backing teams that can execute, scale efficiently, and prove early traction with disciplined growth.
Creating a Layered Cybersecurity Strategy for Growing Organizations
By Brock Hesler, Senior Account Executive, OTAVA With the most cyberattacks occurring around the holiday season, it makes perfect sense that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. But businesses are compromised every day of the year, so cybersecurity and resiliency are nonstop imperatives. For mid-sized companies on a growth path, the consequences of a breach, including […]
TechPoint Announces New Team Members
Seasoned veterans to lead marketing, engagement, and talent strategy INDIANAPOLIS (September 9, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s tech ecosystem, today announced two new team members. Ginger Lippert has strategically shifted her focus to Vice President, Marketing and Engagement, and Sally Reasoner returns to TechPoint as Vice President, Talent Strategy. “Indiana is […]
2025 Xtern Summer Recap and Awards
On July 25, TechPoint wrapped up its 2025 Xtern experience with our Xtern Farewell & Awards Lunch. We recapped Xtern achievements from the 10-week program, celebrated award winners and recognized our employer partners who make this program possible. What is Xtern? Xtern is a summer program for college students who are recruited and interviewed to […]
Indiana’s AI Imperative: Building the Nation’s Most AI-Ready Economy
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a present-day catalyst reshaping industries, economies, and the workforce at a rapid pace. For Indiana, a state with a rich legacy in manufacturing, logistics, and life sciences, embracing AI is more than an optional business strategy. It’s a necessity to remain competitive and ensure economic growth. […]
