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.
Michael Zwach and Azara Energy co-founder Justin Siples stand on either side of an Azara Energy display table featuring prototype electrical outlets and company materials.

How Michael Zwach and Azara Energy are Rethinking Electrical Safety for the EV Era

Azara Energy co-founder Michael Zwach is building thermal-monitored electrical infrastructure designed to catch failures before they become dangerous, starting with EV charging and other high-power applications.
Community Connect: Built for What’s Next, November 4 at Butler University, presented by Elanco and the IEDC.

Built for What’s Next: Community Connect Looks Ahead to Indiana’s Next Chapter

TechPoint’s November 4 Community Connect brings founders, investors, corporate innovators and higher education leaders together to explore Indiana’s next chapter in companies, capital and community.