The widening aperture of Indiana’s tech sector
It’s no secret that Indiana has been transforming into a burgeoning hub of technological innovation. This year alone, Indiana saw the creation of the Heartland BioWorks tech hub, continued development of 16 Tech Innovation District and the construction of The Forge, Bloomington’s new tech center which will be opening soon. But we didn’t start as […]
The Value of Mentoring: Insights from Eric Stanley, Founder & CEO of M2N
By Eric Stanley, Founder and CEO of the Minority Moves Network. As we celebrate National Mentoring Day on October 27, it’s a great time to reflect on the profound impact mentoring can have on both individuals and organizations. As the Founder and CEO of M2N, I’ve seen firsthand how transformative mentorship can be throughout my […]
Indiana Tech Investments Down in Q3
The third quarter of 2024 saw significant fluctuations in the venture capital (VC) landscape, marked by shifts in investment strategies, regional hotspots of activity, and a renewed focus on technological advancements. Tech VC investment in Indiana decreased in the third quarter of 2024 in both total dollars and number of deals. Recent shifts in economic […]
Keeping College Tech Talent in Indiana After Graduation
Indiana has a global reputation for having premiere public and private colleges and universities, but it’s also known as a state that exports most of the talent that matriculates through those institutions. Lots of people throughout the state – from civic leaders to businesses – are trying to correct that trend and keep the talented […]
2024’s Record Tech Capex Investments are Preparing Indiana for the Age of AI
Indiana is in a global race for tech and innovation, and from where we sit, it’s in great position: home to one of only nine Salesforce Towers; one of only six Infosys U.S. tech and innovation centers; one of the top 15 highest-growth VC ecosystems, and now one of the world’s prime data center hosts […]
Does winning a TechPoint Mira Award really matter?
With the 2024 Mira Awards behind us and exciting news about the 2025 awards soon to come, we thought we’d take a quick look at the impact of the 25-year-old program. Turns out, we’re not the only one who thinks “Indiana’s biggest night in Tech” is still worth the effort. RxLightning is in rarefied Mira […]
A First in the US: An Entire Week Dedicated to Celebrating Women IN Tech
About the author: Kara Kavensky, CEO of TheStoryteller.Agency, is a professional storyteller, public relations strategist, author, and podcaster. Women have been integral to Indiana’s tech landscape for decades, serving in various roles such as Agile experts, software developers, cyber analysts and process leaders. Despite making significant contributions to technology, women in IT roles and tech […]