TechPoint

INDIANAPOLIS (July 23, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy and overall tech ecosystem, today announced the formation of the Indiana CDO Network, bringing together the state’s best minds in data and analytics.   The network, which will hold its inaugural meeting in August, formalizes a previously organic consortium of central […]

In Q2 2025, RT Moore, a long-standing innovator in mechanical contracting, partnered with AI consultancy Stellar to address one of construction’s most persistent and costly challenges:  detecting quality issues before they result in expensive rework. With advances in AI becoming more accessible, RT Moore’s CIO, Josh Adams, asked a critical question: “Could artificial intelligence help catch these issues earlier; ideally, during rough-in construction, before they became expensive problems? And if so, where should RT Moore begin?”

The first half of 2025 demonstrated early signs of stabilization across the U.S. venture market, but several market conditions continue to reshape investor behavior and capital activity. Fundraising remains slow, exits are limited and liquidity continues to lag. Additionally, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving a clear divergence in outcomes:  capital and valuations are increasingly concentrated […]

INDIANAPOLIS (June 20, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s tech ecosystem, today announced its executive committee members for the 2025–2026 term. The newly appointed leadership reflects TechPoint’s ongoing commitment to advancing digital innovation, developing Indiana’s tech talent, and supporting innovation & entrepreneurship.  After distinguished service since 2019, Sherry Aaholm, former Chief Digital Officer of Cummins Inc., is […]

Annual gala will be held in April   INDIANAPOLIS (June 17, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, today announced its annual Mira Awards gala will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, at The Palladium in Carmel. The annual event is known as the “Oscars of Indiana Tech.” With tech’s transformative […]

In my more than two decades working at the intersection of innovation, venture capital, and economic development, I’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of Indiana entrepreneurs, many with bold ideas, but limited access to capital, teams, or infrastructure.   Launching a startup in the past often required significant capital and a team of engineers, marketers, […]

Samantha Ginther Indiana’s startup ecosystem hit a major milestone in 2024:  $1.05 billion invested across 166 deals—one of the highest total deal values in state history. While this marks significant progress, the U.S. fundraising environment continued to face challenges, with deal volume down 23% from 2023. For deeper insights, check out our full 2024 VC […]

June “Do Business in Indiana” event to unite enterprise leaders with high-potential SMBs and tech talent  As Indiana rapidly emerges as a hub for digital innovation, TechPoint is doubling down on its mission to catalyze collaboration across the state’s thriving tech ecosystem. On June 17, TechPoint will host IN Tech Connect, to ignite partnerships between […]