Meet the Disruptor of the Year Nominees for the 2023 ‘Best of Tech’ Mira Awards

Celebrating digital innovators who focus on creating or reshaping markets, serving overlooked or discontented customers and challenging incumbents. Breaking boundaries is more than just creating a great new product that solves a problem; it’s about identifying opportunities in new markets or serving overlooked segments. It’s about pushing the limits beyond what is expected. That’s the […]

Maria Sellers is the first-ever Nextech Computer Science Teacher of the Year

South Vermillion educator has brought computer science to students and teachers throughout Indiana  The Nextech Computer Science Teacher of the Year award recognizes educators whose achievements advance the education of students beyond the mere use of technology: they go above and beyond to inspire students to view computer science in a new light, engage students […]
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Indianapolis Airline Pilot, Bridge Builder Award announced for TechPoint’s Mira Awards

Indianapolis native Captain Ryan Lynch, a Republic Airways commercial airline pilot, founder of the National Aviation Youth Resources (NAYR) Foundation and director of the Indianapolis/Indiana ACE Academy, will receive the TechPoint Foundation for Youth (TPF4Y) Bridge Builder Award during TechPoint’s 24th annual Mira Awards gala honoring the best of tech in Indiana.   Also at the virtual gala, […]

Introducing a new format to share Indiana digital innovation news

Today we launch a reformatted TechPoint Index website and newsletter to better showcase the exciting developments, launches, fund raises and innovation happening throughout the state in the Indiana tech community.   Longtime readers know that we’ve promoted a few news headlines each week in the TechPoint Index newsletter under our “More Indiana Tech Stories and News” […]

Q&A with Allegion Ventures on its 5th anniversary: What they’ve learned and what’s ahead

By: Haley Nelson  This month, Allegion Ventures – the corporate venture arm of Allegion plc – celebrates its fifth anniversary. The fund invests in and accelerates the growth of companies with innovative technology or software that bridges physical and digital security and creates seamless user experiences. Doshia Stewart, chief marketing officer, and Rob Martens, president of Allegion Ventures, sat down to […]

The Heritage Group: Sally Reasoner – X Years of Talent

In this episode, we sit down with Sally Reasoner, People + Culture Strategic Projects Lead with The Heritage Group. The Heritage Group is family-owned business based in Indianapolis managing a portfolio of more than 30 companies specializing in heavy construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Sally talks about her time with TechPoint and […]

Participants sought for TechPoint, InnoPower and Sagamore Institute effort to help Blacks in central Indiana get into and succeed in tech careers

A $300,000 grant from the Indianapolis Urban League could be a “game-changer” for Indiana’s effort to inclusively grow the state’s tech workforce. Awarded through the Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI) to TechPoint, InnoPower and Sagamore Institute, the funding will be used to create and market a tech-focused, adult apprenticeship program for low-income, […]

Highest Paying Tech Jobs of 2023

As technology continues to be a major part of our everyday lives, many people are looking for an exciting, fulfilling career in tech that allows them to help others, build something from the ground up, and remain on the cutting edge of modern technology. In today’s world, almost every business relies on technology to operate […]