Sally Reasoner speaks on stage at the BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, hosted by TechPoint. She stands with a microphone and event badge in front of a large screen featuring an illustrated Indianapolis cityscape with a purple elephant and “Indianapolis” banner. A red BOLT-branded display and TechPoint backdrop are visible behind her

How Indiana Can Lead in the Age of AI: Insights from TechPoint’s AI Workforce Report

At last week’s BOLT Conference, powered by gener8tor, TechPoint Vice President of Talent Sally Reasoner shared findings from our recent report, AI-Driven Skills for Indiana’s Economy, which explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping Indiana’s workforce and industry landscape. This was part of our talent convening, Beyond AI: The Real Pressures Shaping Tech and How Talent […]

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 […]
Sallie Mae mentors and Xterns celebrate the company being announced as Employer of the Year at the 2025 Xtern Awards Lunch

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 […]
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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.  […]

TechPoint launches CDO Network to advance data strategy and innovation across Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (July 23, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy and overall tech ecosystem, today announced the formation of the Indiana CDO Network, bringing together the state’s best minds in data and analytics.   The network, which will hold its inaugural meeting in August, formalizes a previously organic consortium of central […]

The Death of Ideation Tech Startups in the AI Era 

In the golden age of tech entrepreneurship, all it took was a compelling idea, a strong team, a minimum viable product , and a well-designed pitch deck to get a foot in the door with investors. Ideation-stage startups, companies built around nascent concepts with minimal traction, were once the darlings of seed-stage venture capital. A […]

TechPoint Announces 2025–2026 Executive Committee Leadership 

INDIANAPOLIS (June 20, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s tech ecosystem, today announced its executive committee members for the 2025–2026 term. The newly appointed leadership reflects TechPoint’s ongoing commitment to advancing digital innovation, developing Indiana’s tech talent, and supporting innovation & entrepreneurship.  After distinguished service since 2019, Sherry Aaholm, former Chief Digital Officer of Cummins Inc., is […]

TechPoint announces 2026 Mira Awards gala date & venue  

Annual gala will be held in April   INDIANAPOLIS (June 17, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, today announced its annual Mira Awards gala will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, at The Palladium in Carmel. The annual event is known as the “Oscars of Indiana Tech.” With tech’s transformative […]