The compass, then the map: part one

In the first of a four-part series, Allegion's Director of Global Software Services Matt O'Dell shares the concept of "the compass, then the map," a philosophy that has been guiding his teams through several product development processes.

IPOs bring questions and value to Indiana companies

In recent years, startups have been eschewing the initial public offering (IPO) to build company wealth in favor of private options like bootstrapping and private equity firm investments. Where does the IPO stand in Indiana and how do tech companies find value in them?
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‘Indy’s oldest tech startup’ gets a new name and a new space

Hiding within The Schneider Corporation's long and storied history, until now, is also the origin story of a highly successful software startup.

Inside gBETA Indy’s Spring 2018 cohort

Nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor has expanded to Indianapolis with gBETA, its free accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. gBETA shares an inside look at their first Indiana cohort with TechPoint Index.

Ask the Founders: Fundraising for tech companies

We spoke with the founders of three companies who recently completed fundraises to gain insights on the process of raising the money and what it means to the Indiana tech ecosystem.

SpeechVive helps people with Parkinson’s regain their voice and reconnect

The pair founded a company together called SpeechVive that would go on to change the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease as well as the lives of the people who love and care for them.

DemandJump raises $6 million, stakes its claim as customer acquisition disruptor

DemandJump’s recent announcement of a $6 million Series A round is more fuel for the company and its product that have been undergoing tremendous growth in a short amount of time. The oversubscribed raise will help prepare DemandJump to bring on more tech talent and innovate in new ways. With growing headcount and capital, DemandJump […]

Matt Tait infuses tech into Indy’s fine dining with Plat

Born and raised in a family of entrepreneurs, Matt Tait seemed destined to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. From lawyer to entrepreneur, Matt discovered that tech in Indiana was the best place for him to be, something he’s learning more about every day with his new venture, Plat. Learning the ropes […]