Meet the Founder: Tiffney Vivo, CEO of Therapprove  

By Mary Dougherty  This is the first in a semi-regular series that introduces the TechPoint ecosystem to new founders, their companies and the challenges they faced in getting their company to market.,  Like many founders, profound personal experience led Tiffney Vivo to establish her company, Therapprove. In her case, it was dealing with the unnecessarily […]

Artificial Intelligence: What Business Leaders Need to Know

Research Completed by Burak Kulli, Alli McCrady, Emmanuel Quainoo, Alya Vasilevskaya Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force that is transforming every sector of society. This comprehensive overview covers key concepts, applications, legal issues, and market trends related to AI.  AI encompasses a range of technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, and neural […]

Winning is Great, but Startup Founders Taught me that the Work is Where it’s At 

I recently read “Choosing to Run” by Des Linden, the 2018 Boston Marathon winner. The book delves into the power of grit and perseverance, and I highly encourage anyone to read it regardless of your interest in running. I came across a quote from her in the book that I cannot stop thinking about:  “Having […]

Unveiling Innovation: The 2024 Mira Awards Red Carpet Interviews with Angie Stocklin

The 25th annual TechPoint Mira Awards gala has come to a close, but there’s more to share from the event’s glitzy Red Carpet where nominees, winners, sponsors and supporters alike posed for the paparazzi. Dozens also talked with Red Carpet Hostess Angie Stocklin, sharing thoughts on “tech’s biggest night,” why they wouldn’t miss it and […]

Butler EdTech Accelerator cohort energized by learnings at ASU+GSV

Butler EdTech Accelerator cohort energized by learnings at ASU+GSV By Logan White In April, the Butler Accelerator for Education and Workforce Innovation cohort and I took part in the Arizona State University – Global Silicon Valley Ventures (ASU+GSV) Summit in San Diego. The gathering was the 14th year for the conference, which brings together leaders, […]

Meet the TechPoint Foundation for Youth 2024 Bridge Builder of the Year:  Antonia “Miss Toni” Munguia

The annual Bridge Builder Award, bestowed by TechPoint Foundation for Youth, is dedicated to honoring exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to transforming Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education for Indiana students, particularly those typically underrepresented in the tech workforce.  Antonia “Toni” Munguia, Director of Recruitment, Retention, and Diversity at Purdue Polytechnic, is […]

Q1 2024 Indiana Tech Venture Report: Indiana Kicks off 2024 by Outpacing National VC Investment Activity

In the first quarter of 2024, the national venture capital (VC) landscape presented a mixed picture, with investment levels at a five-year low based on PitchBook data, despite a slight uptick in valuations and exit activity compared to last quarter. In contrast, Indiana emerged as a bright spot, displaying growth in VC activities across various […]
Mira Awards Nominees

Tech Company of the Year Mira Award Nominees identify – and put to good use – advanced tech for themselves,  their clients and the world 

What do Indiana tech pioneers Zylo, Wunderkind, Market Wagon, Socio and Salesforce Marketing Cloud have in common?  Two invented their subsector and have seen competitors rise around them. Two refined existing services in the face of huge societal change. One was acquired by a global company. Two came for the state’s talent pool and stayed […]