Ex-Brightpoint execs plan IPO to raise $100M for new tech firm
Novus Capital Corp. formed last month and is seeking to acquire companies “that are at the forefront of high technology.”
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Indiana tech companies see major jump in venture capital
Indiana tech companies made a major haul in venture and growth funding in 2019, scoring a 260% increase over 2018, according to TechPoint, a statewide tech industry advocacy group and accelerator.
For young math whiz, it all adds up in Indy
Since graduating from Rose-Hulman with three majors, Luke Zhang has become an acclaimed expert in artificial intelligence.
Are too many tech firms seeking ‘Goldilocks’ employees, rather than developing pipelines?
Given the talent shortage in Indiana and nationwide, companies must learn to "build capacity internally," TechPoint CEO Mike Langellier told a crowd at IBJ's Technology Power Breakfast on Friday.
Tech lobbying group focusing on talent, capital, place at Indiana Legislature
The goals for the Indiana Technology and Innovation Association—which includes members from more than 100 companies, from startups to major players such as Salesforce and AT&T—boil down to getting more high-skill workers here and finding more venture capital dollars for companies.
TechPoint, IUPUI ‘breaking the mold’ with new extended internship program
TechPoint officials say the new Xtern Semester program will begin to change local tech companies’ hiring processes and the way local universities prepare students to enter the workforce.
Heavyweight venture capitalists headed to local TechPoint event
Forty venture capitalists from 12 states will descend on Indianapolis Sept. 12 and 13 to network and hear pitches from some of the region’s most promising young tech companies.
Salesforce named Tech Company of Year at TechPoint’s Mira Awards
The Mira Awards’ top individual honor—the Trailblazer Award—went to John Wechsler, the founder of Launch Fishers and the Indiana IoT Lab.
Governor, key lawmaker differ on tech taxation exemptions
A House committee voted Thursday to fulfill half of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s request: It would exempt “software as a service” from sales tax for businesses, but individuals would have to pay a fare.
Legislature debates expanding computer science in high schools
Those in the trenches say structural barriers—the most significant seems to be teacher training and quality—must be solved before basic classes that explain how computers work and more advanced coding and web-development courses can flourish throughout Indiana’s secondary schools.
Panel advances bill to exempt some software from sales tax
Advocates say removing Indiana’s sales tax on many service-based software transactions would be a step in the right direction for the state’s growing tech industry.
TechPoint receives $5.7 million Lilly Endowment grant
TechPoint, a not-for-profit advocacy group, plans to use the money on two programs to nurture young tech talent.
TechPoint taps former Salesforce leader McCorkle as board chairman
The not-for-profit tech advocacy group has passed the board torch to Scott McCorkle and added two other software executives to the ranks.
Mobi named Mira’s Tech Company of the Year
Mobi Wireless Management, a fast-growing, 300-person operation, secured the top honors at TechPoint’s Mira awards Saturday night.
Tech groups ally for venture capital event
Some of Indiana’s most acclaimed technology and entrepreneurial events are joining forces for a multi-day June conference, an effort aimed at boosting venture capital in a state that struggles to draw it.
Indy tech leaders make splash at South by Southwest
Several local companies and people presented at South by Southwest in Texas this week, sharing their Hoosier experiences and products with a variety of audiences at the world-renowned tech and arts confab.
Langellier: Many tech firms would be better off here
TechPoint CEO Mike Langellier spoke with IBJ about his group’s evolution, his interest in the internet of things, and why elected officials are increasingly paying attention to tech.
Report: Region has 51,000 tech jobs
Drawing on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, TechPoint’s “2015 State of Tech Talent in Indiana” report said there are 26,000 IT and non-IT positions in the tech industry, as well as 2,400 computer-related sole proprietors or freelancers.
Lilly Endowment pegs $1.4M grant for attracting tech talent
TechPoint, an Indiana technology advocacy group, intends to use the money for internship and fellowship programs that create career connections in the state.
‘Hackers’ ready for Round 2 against public-sector problems
Local software developers and other tech talents will convene Saturday to tackle challenges vexing local and state governments in the second annual Indy Civic Hack.