How an Indiana tech guru built a fast-growing bank
People who know David Becker say he has long been a visionary. Still, they were a bit surprised when he launched First Internet. Now, it’s one of the area’s fastest growing banks.
Jared Council
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Co-working space with charity bent to launch in Lawrence
Launch Cause, which will operate out of a new building at the former Fort Benjamin Harrison, bills itself as Indiana’s only co-working space specifically targeting not-for-profits.
Indy unit key part of multi-pronged Salesforce strategy
Salesforce.com is using its Indianapolis-based Salesforce Marketing Cloud division as the springboard for a nascent business line that company officials believe has the potential to grow rapidly for years to come.
Salesforce expanding downtown, seeking big block of space
Salesforce.com appears to have scrapped plans to build its own downtown headquarters building and instead is seeking a huge block of space in an office tower to satisfy its aggressive growth plans.
Some executives already bracing for next recession
While many CEOs are planning for the next fiscal year, a cohort of local executives is planning for the next fiscal downturn. Group members have their eyes on 2019, forecast by some economists to be the year the next economic contraction arrives.
Goodwill CIO jumps to Bluelock
Jeffrey S. Ton, who led information technology at Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana Inc. since 2010, has joined Bluelock as vice president of product and service development.
Indiana telcos get $51 million a year for rural broadband
The FCC awarded three telecommunications companies $51 million per year in grants for six years to help bridge the urban-rural digital divide.
Fast-growing tech companies slow to go public
Indiana hasn’t seen a company launch an initial public offering in nearly two years. When the next IPO comes, it likely won’t be a technology company.
Angie’s List restructuring its 1,000-person sales force
The firm is aiming to boost revenue with the biggest reorganization of its sales force in its 20-year history. But some salespeople fear the changes will cut their compensation.
Few retailers ready for microchip credit, debit cards
As issuers roll out the more secure cards, few local retailers are ready to accept them ahead of the date when they become responsible for fraudulent transactions.
BidPal back on growth path after strategy shift, CEO says
BidPal CEO Steve Johns took the helm last September in the wake of job cuts at the software firm. He said the company has added employees and customers since then.
The Interview Issue: Teresa Lubbers
Teresa Lubbers, Indiana's commissioner for higher education, said skyrocketing college tuition is one of several obstacles preventing more students from furthering their education beyond high school.
The Interview Issue: Scott Dorsey and Kristian Andersen
Scott Dorsey and Kristian Andersen—two of the four partners at High Alpha—say they are pioneers because they’ve created a firm that combines company creation and venture funding.
The Interview Issue: Paul Baltzell
Paul Baltzell, the state of Indiana's chief information officer, is excited about the power of data analytics to improve the effectiveness of government.
The Interview Issue: Crystal Grave
Crystal Grave, CEO of the event-planning search engine Snappening, gained new perspective on the Indy tech community after spending time in Silicon Valley.
Oesterle’s LGBT rights group unveils supporters
Bill Oesterle, the former CEO of Angie’s List, said Monday that 30 tech companies and individuals have signed a letter backing the group, including heavyweight employers Salesforce and Angie’s List.
Globe-trotting financier launching angel firm
Indianapolis native Danny Chan, a managing director at Iconic Private Equity Partners, a Hong Kong-based firm, is back home in Indiana and ready to launch an angel investing group here that will help fund Hoosier startups of all stripes.
Oesterle launches tech lobbying group for LGBT fight
Former Angie’s List CEO Bill Oesterle said the group is called Tech for Equality. It intends to lobby for the addition of sexual orientation and gender identity to state and local anti-discrimination codes.
Equity firm buys software developer Ontario Systems
The software producer, one of the state’s oldest, was acquired by Washington, D.C.-based Arlington Capital Partners for an undisclosed price.
Software firm Emarsys lands $33 million in new funding
The Austrian software firm, which established its U.S. headquarters in Indianapolis in July, plans to use the money to fuel aggressive growth in North America and Central America.