Chelsea Linder speaking at Community Connect

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.
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TechPoint Releases 2025 Venture Report, Announces Deal of the Year Finalists for Mira Awards

TechPoint released its 2025 Venture Report, analyzing venture capital trends shaping Indiana’s innovation economy, including top deals and signals for sustainable growth.
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TechPoint to Focus on Building Indiana’s Human and Digital Foundations for the Age of AI at Community Connect  

A new TechPoint report highlights the growing need for experience-based AI learning as the organization convenes leaders to address workforce readiness and AI adoption.
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TechPoint Announces New CIO Network Leadership

TechPoint announced new leadership for the Indiana CIO Network, supporting a statewide community of senior IT leaders navigating security, innovation, and digital transformation.
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TechPoint Announces 2026 Mira Awards Finalists 

TechPoint has announced the 2026 Mira Awards finalists, highlighting the innovators, teams, and companies driving Indiana’s digital economy forward.
Elementary students present their CSforGood project to a crowd inside the Indiana Statehouse, standing beside display boards and event signage for the Nextech competition.

A Holiday Letter from Nextech to You

Nextech shares a year-end look at the momentum behind computer science education in Indiana — from major new funding and expanded AI-ready curriculum to the statewide impact of CSPDWeek and the impressive student innovation showcased through the CSforGood competition.
A group of six SEP team members stand together on the Mira Awards red carpet, dressed in formal attire and smiling as they hold the Exceptional Employer of the Year award.

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.
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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.