AI Workforce

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.  […]

Market Turbulence Affecting Indiana VC but Stabilization Signs are Emerging 

The first half of 2025 demonstrated early signs of stabilization across the U.S. venture market, but several market conditions continue to reshape investor behavior and capital activity. Fundraising remains slow, exits are limited and liquidity continues to lag. Additionally, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving a clear divergence in outcomes:  capital and valuations are increasingly concentrated […]

Amid National Tech Talent Shortage, Indiana is adding Pathways to Help Inclusively Grow the Tech Workforce 

By Chris Hutchinson  Tech occupations have been major contributors to Indiana’s overall job growth in the past decade. In fact, Indiana has outpaced most states in the growth of its tech sector due to collaborative efforts across the state.   TechPoint’s 2024 Tech Workforce Report, which updated the state’s progress in Mission41K goals, showed that Indiana’s […]

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, […]