A purple TechPoint Mira Awards banner with the text “Mira Awards 2026 – Finalist Announcement” overlaying a group photo of past attendees.

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.
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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 […]
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 […]