State tech report highlights strong demand for computer skills
Computer-related employment in Indiana grew six times faster than state's overall job market in the five years after the recession hit, a new report from TechPoint says.
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TechPoint targets talent with new programs
TechPoint, the Indianapolis-based group that promotes the state's technology industry, on Tuesday unveiled a pilot program aimed at attracting young professionals to central Indiana while keeping those who are already here.
Donor-management software startup plans to add 70 jobs
Bloomerang is led by technology entrepreneur Jay Love, who sold the donor-management firm eTapestry for $25 million in 2007.
Tech group to trumpet city’s digital marketing niche
The tech community is rallying around an initiative to brand Indianapolis as the “marketing technology capital of the world,” trading on the success of such firms as ExactTarget and Angie’s List.
Brown, Interactive Intelligence among Mira winners
BidPal picked up two awards at TechPoint’s annual event, which drew 1,000 to the JW Marriott downtown Saturday night.
Indiana experts discuss technology
Indianapolis Business Journal convened a panel of experts at its Technology Power Breakfast on March 7 to talk about industry issues including entrepreneurs, universities and online marketing.
Panel members included Don Aquilano, managing director, Allos Ventures LLC; Aman Brar, president, Apparatus Inc.; Tim Kopp, chief marketing officer, ExactTarget Inc.; Michael Langellier, CEO, TechPoint; Jenny Vance, president, LeadJen LLC; Brad Wheeler, vice president for IT and chief information officer, dean and professor, Indiana University.
The session was moderated by IBJ reporter Chris O'Malley.
The following is an unedited transcript of the discussion.
Indiana tech startups deemed seeds of promise
There’s the company founded by a college kid, in his dorm room. Another firm was launched by a guru from the shadowy world of cyber security. And the other was founded by tech veterans old enough to remember IBM punch cards. Three Indiana tech companies have surfaced among standouts in the notes of judges for TechPoint’s annual Mira Awards—the Hoosier tech version of the Oscars.
Indiana’s tech efforts on national radar
White House summit on tech startups included only 11 states after evaluation of tech economies in all 50.
TechPoint picks young entrepreneur as new leader
Leaders for TechPoint, the statewide technology business initiative, have tapped a new president who they think is a veritable poster child for successful entrepreneurship.
Indianapolis tech firms, hospitals discover mutual need
An initiative is matching tech entrepreneurs with hospital officials in the hope of solving health care problems.
City robotics center aims to spark interest in STEM careers
TechPoint Foundation for Youth is seeking a site and support for a new program intended to get students interested in careers involving science, technology, engineering and math.
Jay stepping down as CEO of TechPoint
Jim Jay, president and CEO of statewide technology advocacy group TechPoint for the past six years, is leaving to take a job in the private sector.
TechPoint plans summit, entrepreneurial bootcamp
The first-ever Indiana Entrepreneurial Bootcamp will only be open to the first 100 who register.
Innovator Godfrey recognized for contributions to state’s tech economy
Aprimo founder joins other notables as TechPoint Trailblazer.
Local associations emerging to nurture small tech firms
Hamilton County and Bloomington are among places that are nurturing small technology firms in their own back yard. Local tech-focused organizations like theirs could stoke competition among Hoosier communities vying for coveted jobs.
Bloomington touting tech jobs
The state’s technology industry doesn’t march in lockstep when it comes to attracting top talent.
Mira Awards adds category to recognize IT services firms
Nominations for the awards program, which is a program of TechPoint, are due Feb. 21.
Advice to techies: Focus like a laser
Focus on what you do best and get to know your partners’ strengths and weaknesses, Kevin Bailey, a co-founder of Slingshot SEO, told attendees of the TechPoint summit this month.
Social media hot topic at TechPoint summit
Zuckerberg’s sister gives tips for exploiting Facebook as a marketing tool.
Indianapolis’ tech sector getting some Silicon Valley cred
TechPoint’s 13th annual technology summit might be more notable not for who is on the formal agenda but for who is in the audience.