“It’s Always Impossible Until It’s Done”: Akilah Darden’s Case for Resilience
Akilah Darden turned a career in construction leadership into a platform for mentorship, supplier development and measurable opportunity across Indiana.
Founder’s College: Butler’s Bet on Technology and First-Generation Students
Founder's College, a 2026 Mira Awards finalist, uses technology like iQ4 and Professor Fiona to remove barriers for first-generation Indiana students.
How the Orr Fellowship Keeps Indiana’s Talent Home
Orr Fellowship is helping Indiana retain emerging talent by connecting high-achieving graduates with local employers and using AI to strengthen recruitment, candidate matching and long-term engagement.
One Opportunity at a Time: Nick Fishel’s Journey to Computer Science
Nick Fishel never planned to become a computer science teacher. Now a Mira Awards finalist for Nextech CS Teacher of the Year 2026, he shares how a winding path from the private sector to the classroom led him to build a program at Hamilton Southeastern High School, and why staying curious matters more than having all the answers.
TechPoint Announces Winners of the 2026 Mira Awards
TechPoint announced the winners of the 2026 Mira Awards, honoring the people, companies, and partnerships driving innovation across Indiana’s tech ecosystem.
Purdue University President Mung Chiang is TechPoint’s 2026 Trailblazer
Purdue University President Mung Chiang has been named TechPoint’s 2026 Trailblazer, recognized for advancing Indiana’s talent pipeline, innovation ecosystem, and tech economy.
Why SEP Wins By Putting People First
SEP, the 2025 Mira Award winner for Exceptional Employer of the Year, shows what it looks like when culture, purpose, and people strategy align. From employee ownership to community stewardship and a retention rate that outperforms the industry, SEP demonstrates how an Indiana tech company can grow by investing deeply in its people — and in the ecosystem around them.
TechPoint Opens Nominations for 2026 Mira Awards
Submission period opens today, closes Oct. 15 INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 2, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, announced today it is now accepting nominations for its 27th Annual Mira Awards gala. The award submission period will close on Oct. 15, 2025. Companies, organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit for […]