Schneider Corporation’s data platform could power the next killer app
The Schneider Corporation might be a familiar name. It was founded in Indianapolis as a land surveying and civil engineering firm in the 1960s; added geographical information systems (GIS) services in the 1990s (starting in 1989 to be exact); and continued to make bold moves into the software-as-a-service, e-government space over the past 25+ years. […]
‘The New Crossroads of IoT’ – where Indiana’s backbone meets the Internet of Things
Every conference I’ve attended lately kicks off with thought-provoking ideas or questions that frame the day’s presentations. At IndyIoT on Wednesday, Oct. 25, that meant hearing ClearObject CEO John McDonald list three opinions that really stuck with me: In five to seven years, we’ll have cars that drive us. IoT of tomorrow asks why things […]
How venture banking can play a key role in tech scale-ups
As the tech ecosystem in Indiana continues to mature, it’s not uncommon to read stories about scale-up companies like Sigstr raising $5 million in a recent Series A capital raise, or SmarterHQ raising an additional $13 million in venture financing as part of an overall $33.6 million dollar raise. The days of venture capital activity staying […]
Kronos celebrates 40 years of innovation and service plus five years in Indianapolis
In a very short time, workforce software and solutions innovator Kronos Incorporated has grown from being the new guys in town to a thriving operation employing 250 Kronites in Indianapolis and counting. “We are, of course, a technology provider, but who we are as a company is much greater,” said Kristina Lengyel, Vice President – […]
Secured funding? Here’s how to announce it.
Raising your first seed round or a Series A is a big step for any tech startup. By the time you’re ready to close a funding round, you’ve found the right group of investors, advisors and potential new board members, and you’re ready to roll out the good word to the masses in a funding […]
Marketing from the ground up at fast-growing startup Sigstr
This is the first post in a three-part series on marketing at tech startups and scale-ups. (Tags: Tech Marketing Series) When should marketers be hired to join fast-growing startup companies? How do you build marketing teams when the company is less than 25 employees? What are the biggest priorities for marketers who are pulled in multiple […]
Fast-growing startup leader says ‘avoid these fundraising missteps’
When is it too early to seek venture capital? How do you find the right investor for your company? Bootstrapped tech entrepreneurs who want to raise capital often ask these questions of peers who have gone through the process before. Indiana tech companies continually seek out funding (just check out our 2017 Q3 VC recap for […]
