New CEO outlines vision for TechPoint’s evolution
As the new president and CEO of Indianapolis-based TechPoint, Eric Christopher’s focus is on helping tech companies — and the state’s tech industry itself — grow and achieve big things.
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Rally innovation conference to take one-year pause, organizer says
Elevate launched Rally in 2023 as an annual event aimed at advancing the state’s innovation economy.
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Q&A: CEO Kristin Nunery says an insurance battle after a house fire led to her company
Nunery explains how she led her company — Illumend powered by myCOI — from an RV while traveling the country during the pandemic.
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IBJ Podcast: What are the opportunities for humans as AI impacts workforce?
Jamie Merisotis, CEO of Lumina Foundation, says we need to focus on how we can complement AI and excel at work best handled with human skills as the technology encroaches on even the C-suite.
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Eli Lilly begins using ‘mind-blowing’ LillyPod supercomputer at Indy campus
LillyPod, which occupies 30,000 square feet in a room the size of a football field, is capable of crunching massive amounts of data at high speeds and is expected to help the Lilly discover and develop drugs at a faster pace.
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Scott Dorsey: Indiana needs more entrepreneurs, more venture investment
Speaking at the Economic Club of Indiana on Thursday, local tech leader Scott Dorsey said Indiana needs to develop a higher density of founders, and investors who can support those founders.
Braun commits $10M for investment in Indiana tech startups
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. said Thursday that the $10 million commitment is being made to Indianapolis-based venture capital firm Roll Tack Ventures LLC with the goal of bolstering Indiana’s tech industry.
Braun administration, Eli Lilly to collaborate on nuclear power development
The Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical giant and the state’s Office of Energy Development signed a nonbinding letter of intent to explore the potential deployment of small modular reactors.
Hottest college major is cooling off. What happened?
There are signs that the 15-year boom in computer science education may be ending or at least morphing.
Atlanta company wants to build data center at east-side Thunderbird site
The property is zoned I-3, intended for heavy industrial use, which does not support building a data center.
Why some workers are embracing AI while others won’t use it, according to new poll
Roughly 3 in 10 employees are frequent users of AI in their jobs, meaning they use it daily or a few times a week.
Data center debate often splits officials, residents
Projects that check certain boxes and bring in community investment are winning favor from economic development officials and city leaders but haven’t found footing among passionate, organized communities.
Purdue views chief quantum officer position as a big deal
Michael Manfra says quantum technology looks like the future — and it’s his job to make sure Indiana is well-positioned for what he expects is inevitable.
US government pitches gamers a career as air traffic controllers
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Department launched a campaign Friday targeting video gamers for the job. The tag line: “It’s not a Game. It’s a Career.”
From ‘BuddhaBot’ to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here
As religious AI tools become increasingly common, many people are reckoning with how these technologies shape their relationship to faith, authority and spiritual guidance.
Braun highlights Indiana’s potential for defense industry
The governor gave the opening address of the two-day conference focused on advancing national security through mission-driven technology and capability deployment.
Shelbyville Common Council advances plans for $2B data center complex
California-based industrial developer Prologis Inc. hopes to build the sprawling, 11-building operation on 429 acres.
Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record with daring moon flyby
After traveling deeper into space than any other humans, the Artemis II astronauts pointed their moonship toward home Monday night.
Eric Christopher named as TechPoint CEO
Christopher, the co-founder of Indianapolis-based software firm Zylo, has more than 20 years of experience in securing venture capital and scaling high-growth software companies.
Music collaboration is the key for made-in-Indy online tool
While working on his music, serial entrepreneur Jeb Banner said he encountered a “digital duct tape” problem that led to his latest startup: Bounce.fm.
Challengers to U.S. Rep. André Carson push for data center moratorium
Candidates for a more imminent election, the Democratic primary to represent Indianapolis in Congress, have made data centers a flash point of the election.
Q&A: Resultant CEO talks about strategy in buying M&A firm
Greg Layok said in evaluating a potential acquisition, “strategic fit is very important, but culture is even more important.”
Amazon plans new same-day delivery facility in Boone County
Amazon said the 248,000-square foot facility would create hundreds of jobs and allow it to offer one-hour and three-hour deliveries across the Indianapolis area.
Indy commission approves data center in Martindale-Brightwood
The startup plans to spend $500 million to build a data center on a 13.68-acre parcel at 2505 Sherman Drive.