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I have always been attracted to technology because it enables me to get more done with the same number of work hours. That’s essentially what productivity growth offers an economy.   When productivity increases, businesses offer more value. Wages tend to rise. Goods and services are more affordable. Consumers benefit, and economic growth takes place. Higher […]

Winners to be announced at Mira gala in February 2025  TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, today announced the finalists for the 2025 Mira Awards, commonly known as “The Oscars of Indiana Tech.”  The 133 finalists emerged from 221 submissions that were evaluated by a team of independent judges. Twenty awards […]

For many first-time founders, raising venture capital is a mysterious process. Without a robust network of investors or a board to make introductions, it can be tough to even land meetings. However, one thing every founder knows how to do is sell (or they should!). So, for first-time founders, I recommend approaching fundraising as if […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

A good accelerator program helps founders better understand their opportunity and connect them with trusted, interested resources like mentors, advisors, investors, potential customers and organizations and tools that can help you grow your company.   These programs are important to the entrepreneurs that use them, and they’re also vital to organizations that want to keep tech […]

Annual gala moves to notable venue and will be held in February INDIANAPOLIS (July 11, 2024) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, today announced its annual Mira Awards gala will be held Thursday, February 27, 2025, at The Palladium in Carmel. The event known as “the Oscars of Indiana Tech,” has traditionally been held […]