Scott Jones
Young Indy-area tech entrepreneurs enjoy deep support
April 7, 2012
Chris O'MalleyMyJibe co-founder Mike Langellier is among a new generation of tech entrepreneurs in the Indianapolis area that benefits from
a host of support their predecessors never enjoyed.
MoreTechies pressing again for direct Silicon Valley flights
March 31, 2012
Chris O'MalleyHigh-tech firms have been clamoring for a couple of decades for nonstop flights between Indianapolis International Airport
and California’s Silicon Valley. One of Indiana’s tech icons made it clear recently that the need is as urgent
as ever.
MoreHow do you turn a profit? Nimble ChaCha finds answer
March 24, 2012
Chris O'Malley
After six hard years, the locally based Q&A service has positive earnings and expects revenue to more than double
this year. Founder and entrepreneur Scott Jones reveals how the firm turned the corner.
ChaCha apologizing for 'inflammatory' answers
February 9, 2012
IBJ StaffCarmel-based ChaCha Search Inc., a question-and-answer service for mobile phone and online users, is apologizing for providing
what it calls "inflammatory answers to questions asked about sensitive subjects."
MoreChaCha broadens business strategy
September 10, 2011
Chris O'MalleyMobile-phone-answers service ChaCha Search has dialed up its largest expansion yet—entering the United Kingdom and contracting
with New York City’s “311” municipal information service.
MoreLEADING QUESTIONS: Inside the mind of Scott Jones
January 26, 2011
Mason King
Did the serial entrepreneur really "invent" voice mail? What's
his tie to "Dr. Dunkenstein"? Why is lemonade so crucial? The CEO of ChaCha Search has answers.
ChaCha approaches web-traffic milestone
November 13, 2010
IBJ StaffTraffic to the site hit a record high of 18.5 million unique visitors in October, making it the fastest-growing in Quantcast’s
top 100 websites.
MoreChaCha lands $20 million venture investment
October 14, 2010
IBJ StaffThe funding comes from new investors VantagePoint Venture Partners and Rho Ventures. Since its inception in December 2005,
ChaCha has raised more than $50 million, including $7 million earlier this year from a venture capital fund.
MoreChaCha may drop T-Mobile over planned fee
September 20, 2010
Scott OlsonWireless carrier plans to begin charging a new one-quarter of 1 cent fee on text messages. In response, ChaCha CEO Scott Jones
says his company will drop the wireless carrier from its answer service.
MoreFacebook, others try to cut in on ChaCha's answer service
September 4, 2010
Chris O'MalleyTech entrepreneur Scott Jones says the accuracy of his company's answers will set ChaCha apart from its social-media rivals.
MoreJones' robotic mower company lands $4.5 million in funding
August 17, 2010
Anthony SchoettlePrecise Path Robotics completes round of funding on the heels of signing contract with two companies that control more than
100 U.S. golf courses.
MoreLemonade Day generates almost $812,000 in sales
June 19, 2010
IBJ StaffThe results of Scott Jones’ experiment in junior entrepreneurship are in. The “Lemonade Day” event he helped
bring to central Indiana May 2 raised $811,672 here via the sale of 545,207 glasses of lemonade.
MoreScott Jones brings Lemonade Day to Indianapolis kids
April 24, 2010
IBJ StaffLaunched in Houston three years ago, Lemonade Day aims to educate children from pre-kindergarten through high school how to
start, own and operate their own small businesses.
MoreBig guns behind Allos Ventures tech fund
March 20, 2010
Chris O'MalleyThe region’s blossoming technology sector is about to get another shot of financial fertilizer. The newly formed Allos
Ventures has raised $20 million from investors and plans to focus on early-stage tech companies.
MoreChaCha raises $7 million in venture funding
January 4, 2010
ChaCha, a Carmel-based mobile search engine, announced Monday morning that it has closed on $7 million in venture funding.
MoreMobile search engine faces test
August 3, 2009
IBJ StaffChaCha Search, the increasingly popular creation of serial inventor Scott Jones, was bombarded last month
after early reports that Michael Jackson had died.
MoreChaCha trims employees, modifies biz plan
November 17, 2008
Peter SchnitzlerSearch engine ChaCha lays off employees, cuts perks, begins limiting its free answers to clients
More'Instant gratification moments' key to ChaCha's biz strategy
September 1, 2008
Peter SchnitzlerCarmel-based ChaCha Search Inc. has been winning accolades and enough teen fans to rival Hannah Montana. But none of that
makes it apparent how the company can make money giving free answers to random cell phone queries.
MoreRash of deals saves Gazelle venture-capital fund
January 7, 2008
Peter SchnitzlerBack in 1999, investors in Gazelle TechVentures expected a sprint to spectacular profits. Instead, they got a marathon slog.
According to Gazelle Chairman and largest investor Scott Jones, it was like training for a race on a sunny day, then running
it through a blizzard.
MoreJones calls quid pro quo insinuation 'ridiculous'
November 26, 2007
Peter SchnitzlerFor a preview of how Indiana's 2008 gubernatorial election will play out, look no further than the emerging tussle over entrepreneur
Scott Jones' $4 million in awards from the state's 21st Century Research & Technology Fund.
MoreJones taps friends nationwide for Daniels fund raising
October 8, 2007
Peter SchnitzlerSilicon Valley venture capitalist Jack Gill--and dozens like him--are being recruited from far beyond state lines to support
Indiana's incumbent governor. On Oct. 9, Gill will be in the crowd at technology entrepreneur Scott Jones' Carmel mansion.
Jones, who organized the event, aims to collect $1 million for Daniels in a single day.
MoreJones' ChaCha IT firm to have human touch
August 14, 2006
Peter SchnitzlerFor the last eight months, Indiana's resident high-tech guru has been quietly developing a new IT firm. Few details have been
leaked to the public. But in September, a national media blitz will announce the launch of ChaCha Search Inc., Jones' new
human-assisted Internet search engine.
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Great article Anthony. Glad IMS is finally being run like a business and not a personal check book to finance the "Vision".
Things are looking up but 15 years of scorched earth won't be fixed overnight. Unfortunately the TV ratings are still poor and that won't change anytime soon with the brilliant 10 year contract signed under the former regime.
Brett not sure why you wonder what he said in his quote. "''I would like to jump in a time machine, go back to 1995, and tell the owners and Tony George not to split,'' Franchitti said. ''As soon as my time machine is done, I know where I'm going.''"
Pretty clear, he would love to go back and tell TG and the team owners not to split.
I am not sure there is anyone who wanted the split, and I don't think there is anyone who would not like to go back and prevent the split. But, as has been discussed ad nauseum, without the split carts management by team owners would have run all of ow racing into bankruptcy. If cart had such a wonderful product, then losing IMS would not have forced it into bankruptcy. If NASCAR lost Daytona or Charlotte, it would not fail like cart did.
Truth,
So you predicted that cart would go into bankruptcy and cease to exist while Indycar would continue on? I missed that prediction.
I want to live in a city that has a garage structure to be proud of for it's innovating design!
Well written Anthony. I think the toughest thing for the Hulmans and true of any family company is that reality was getting more complex than could be handled by the family. Almost any family owned business must realize that or die. Tough decisions, but ones that had to be made.
I don't like the wall signage, but in this era of sports marketing it is almost required. Many folks cringed at advertising at Assembly Hall and Hinkle fieldhouse, but times and finances change.
Thanks also for reminding us the other blue chip sponsors IMS has picked up.
Not to mention how it would improve the view from the offices of the AUL building. Do you remember when Circle Center had a contest for the best roof design after the mall was completed? Great opportunity here...