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SpaceX buys AI coding startup Cursor for $60B in race for edge over Anthropic and OpenAI

June 16, 2026

Cursor helped spark a trend called “vibe coding” as AI coding assistants have become increasingly capable of doing the work of computer programming.

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Legislation could sweeten tax incentives for certain quantum computing, defense-related projects

April 2, 2025

Cate Charron

Data center construction has been met with some apprehension, including the low number of jobs produced for the large tax incentives and utility burden these developments require.

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FTC is preparing to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business

November 14, 2024 | The Washington Post

The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to send a demand for documents and other records to Microsoft as it investigates alleged alleged anticompetitive practices, according to a person familiar with the investigation.

IBJ Podcast: Brothers behind tech firm Qualifi on being Black founders, raising capital, ‘unwillingness to die’

September 5, 2023

Darrian and Devyn Mikell discuss the inspiration they’ve received from their family (including an older brother with a Pro Bowl career in the NFL); how they handle the rollercoaster of startup life; obstacles that Black entrepreneurs face; and the importance of a diverse staff.

Salesforce gives forecast for slowing sales growth in push for profit

June 1, 2023 | Bloomberg News

Shares in Salesforce tumbled Thursday after the software company signaled it isn’t growing as fast as it used to while shifting its focus to generating a bigger profit.

TikTok hires Indiana lobbyist as some states restrict access to the app

March 31, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

The move by TikTok comes as several states, including Indiana, restrict access to the video-sharing platform on government-issued devices due to national security concerns.

Semiconductor firms plan to spend $300M, hire nearly 550 at tech campus

November 21, 2022 | Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. says the WestGate One campus in Odon will accelerate the re-shoring of semiconductor research and manufacturing in the U.S.

Semiconductor maker planning $1.8B plant, 750 jobs in Indiana

July 20, 2022 | IBJ Staff

The project stands to receive more than $70 million in state economic development incentives and will hinge on whether it lands federal funding though the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors, or CHIPS, program.

Deal-making down as inflation, rate hikes spur caution

July 15, 2022 | Associated Press

Companies hit the brakes on deal-making during the first half of 2022 as concerns over pervasive inflation, interest rate hikes and the threat of a recession loomed over Wall Street.

Semiconductor chip design center planned for West Lafayette

June 28, 2022 | Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

MediaTek USA announced Tuesday that the center, which is expected to create up to 30 jobs, represents its first partnership with an American university, as well as a new growth model for the company.

Indy-based SPAC merging with California firm in deal worth $459M

June 17, 2022 | IBJ Staff

A “blank check company” headed by local medical-software businessman Bradley Bostic announced Thursday that it plans to merge with Newport Beach, California-based medical tech firm Excelera DCE, creating a new public company.

Salesforce raises profit forecast on resilient demand for business software

June 1, 2022 | Bloomberg News

Shares in Salesforce experienced their steepest increase in almost two years on Wednesday after the company signaled that demand for business software is holding up despite a broader downturn for major tech firms. About 2,000 Salesforce Marketing Cloud employees are based in Indianapolis.

IU Health, Wunderkind, Market Wagon, RxLightning among winners at Mira Awards

April 23, 2022 |

Susan Orr

A total of 16 individuals, companies and organizations were named as winners in TechPoint’s annual Mira Awards. Awards were presented at a black-tie gala Saturday night.

Ukrainian war hits local tech companies with overseas workers

March 18, 2022 |

Susan Orr

Companies have had to figure out ways to support their Ukraine-based workers while also keeping business moving in a time of huge disruption.

Meeting platforms grow even as COVID wanes

March 4, 2022 |

Susan Orr

Online gatherings are here to stay, but after two years of Zooming, people are looking for something more than the standard videoconferencing sites can offer.

Report: Venture capital investments in Indiana companies hit all-time high

February 28, 2022 |

Susan Orr

Indiana companies landed $1.4 billion in investments last year–a record amount, and nearly triple the value of investments in 2020, a new Elevate Ventures report says.

First Internet leans into banking-as-a-service trend

February 18, 2022 |

Susan Orr

Under the relatively rare model, a bank offers its expertise and capabilities to a fintech, allowing the fintech to provide iservices that require the involvement of a federally regulated and insured institution.

TechPoint names Mira Awards nominees from 76 Indiana companies

February 15, 2022 | Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

The nominees for the Indiana-based awards include newly-launched startups and growing scale-up companies that have developed technologies for a variety of industries, including health care, transportation and logistics, and business intelligence and operations.

Carmel-based GyanSys acquires Vancouver-based Salesforce partner

January 13, 2022 |

Susan Orr

With the acquisition of British Columbia-based Groundswell Cloud Solutions, GyanSys now has more than 250 employees who work in the firm’s Salesforce practice.

Carmel-based DriverReach lands $7.5M in equity funding

January 13, 2022 |

Susan Orr

DriverReach, founded in 2016, offers a platform that makes it easier for customers to hire commercial truck drivers. The company said it plans to use its additional funding on hiring and product research and development.

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Roche Diagnostics is expanding to focus on diabetes care

Daniel Bradley

Giving via bequest has increased. But will it last?

Susan Orr

Q&A: GM says Indy Ignite is ‘building toward’ profitability through an entrepreneurial approach

Mickey Shuey

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