A central Indiana tech company says it is making a difference by providing the health care, higher education and public safety sectors with the data-driven tools needed for success. TechServ Corp. President Sunny Lu Williams explains how the IT solutions management firm is growing its global footprint.

FoundryX and AgriNovus Indiana teamed up again for the Ag+Bio+Science Start-up Showcase. Meet some of the entrepreneurs who walked away with awards for their innovative agbioscience start-ups. 

Nonprofit Women & Hi Tech is marking its 20th year in Indianapolis. The organization is celebrating by awarding more than $20,000 in scholarships and grants to women in Indiana studying in the STEM fields. Plus, they are getting ready for the third annual "Ignite Your Superpower" STEM day. 

Ariel Crawley is a dedicated leader, mentor, and advocate for the Ivy Works program at Ivy Tech Community College...it’s a unique partnership with Indy Women in Tech. Learn how this Tech Educator of the Year forges relationships with students and companies and the impact she is having on the tech community.

This year’s Mira Award for New Tech Product has its roots at the University of Notre Dame and with the U.S. military. Find out more about how SIMBA Chain says it is revolutionizing the consumer end of technology.

Innovative Neurological Devices has created an affordable medical device that treats anxiety, insomnia and depression without using drugs. Their flagship product, Cervella, earned the Innovation of the Year Award. CEO Bart Waclawik explains how the headphones seamlessly integrate treatment electrodes allowing patients to receive treatment anywhere at any time.

Indiana’s tech initiative TechPoint honored the best in Indiana technology and innovation at its 20thAnnual Mira Awards. The annual gala took place in front of a sold-out crowd of 1,400 attendees, which was the largest total in the program's history. The honorees came from a list of over 100 companies, organizations and individual nominees.

Trust, communication, empowerment and well-being are huge drivers for a company's financial success. The CEO of FirstPerson Bryan Brenner explains how his newest venture, Performance Lab, can help provide business leaders with these key tools.

The associate director of communications for Arizona-based Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) says the company's new vehicle inspection facility in Greenfield will be a boon for the local economy. The online auto retailer opened the 130,000-square-foot facility Tuesday. Amy O'Hara says they already have about 100 employees and when the facility comes to full capacity, it will employ some 500 workers.

The CEO of Indianapolis-based Kronos is a three-time winner of Glassdoor’s Top CEOs honor. Aron Ain’s new book outlines how the 41-year-old company built its award-winning culture – all while tripling revenue to $1.4 billion.

A new tech census, this one focused on culture, will provide a map of the entire landscape of the sector in the Hoosier state. Powderkeg CEO Matt Hunckler and CMO and Co-founder Kevin Bailey are here to explain how it will drive more talent into tech companies.

Indianapolis-based netlogx was founded by a woman, two-decades ago. Audrey Taylor is a pioneer in Indy’s tech sector, and she discusses keys for continued growth throughout the state and beyond.

Zionsville-based 120WaterAudit LLC is adding to its list of accolades. The cloud-based water testing and services platform took the top prize in a pitch competition as part of the ImagineH20 global accelerator, which featured a dozen other companies from five countries. Megan Glover, founder and chief executive officer of 120WaterAudit, says being able to present in front of 30 industry professionals in San Francisco was a huge boon for her company.

A study from an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce suggests Indiana could benefit significantly from having improved rural broadband access. "Unlocking the Digital Potential of Rural America" says Indiana could add more than $2 billion to its GDP each year if the entire rural community had broadband services. The study was conducted by the Chamber Technology Engagement Center.

It’s a tech startup created by a mom for moms. Little Nugget helps you personalize, organize and treasure your favorite family moments all through an app. Guest Host Kristen Cooper, CEO and Founder of the Startup Ladies talks with CEO and Founder of Little Nugget, Carrie Griffith about how every aspect of the app was designed with love and a passion for documenting life as it happens.

It’s a tech startup created by a mom for moms. Little Nugget helps you personalize, organize and treasure your favorite family moments all through an app. Guest Host Kristen Cooper, CEO and Founder of the Startup Ladies talks with CEO and Founder of Little Nugget, Carrie Griffith about how every aspect of the app was designed with love and a passion for documenting life as it happens.

The Indiana IoT Lab is releasing its first State of IoT report. The Fishers-based lab, which is also celebrating its first anniversary this month, says the nearly 100-page report focuses on the core economic pillars in Indiana: manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture. Jason Pennington, executive director of the Indiana IoT Lab, says the report features more than 20 companies coming together to speak to the business climate for connected technologies in central Indiana.

Columbus-based Cummins Inc. has announced a partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The five-year collaboration will feature an increased presence for Cummins at the famed oval track, including a pre-race parade lap at this year's Indianapolis 500 featuring all five of Cummins' historic race cars together for the first time. 

Indianapolis-based tech company Kerauno has secured more than $25 million in Series A funding. The global communications workflow provider says the the funding round is the largest single series A capital raise in Indiana history.

Earlier this week, India-based IT company Infosys celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Technology and Innovation Center in downtown Indianapolis’ One America Building. Mary-Rachel Redman was there and has details on the tech giant’s continued growth in Indiana.

Fishers-based CEDIA is celebrating its 30th anniversary by moving into a new global headquarters. CEO Tabatha O’Connor shares more about a pilot training program for entry-level workers to help feed a growing workforce pipeline.

India-based Infosys opened its first Technology and Innovation Hub in Indianapolis a year ago. The information technology company celebrated its first anniversary in Indy Wednesday along with Mayor Joe Hogsett. Rick Cardwell, vice president and head of the Midwest region for Infosys, says the company has already hired 500 people for the $9 million hub, located in the OneAmerica Tower in downtown Indy, on the way to its goal of adding 3,000 jobs by the end of 2023. 

Indy-based Canvas has clients ranging from startups to the Fortune 500...in Silicon Valley, the coasts and France...and is now part of an industry-changing acquisition. CEO Aman Brar is here to explain how the deal could mean more growth and jobs in Indiana.

Governor Eric Holcomb has unveiled the largest single state investment in broadband...the $100 million Next Level Broadband grant program. Indiana’s Director for Broadband Opportunities explains how it can help “bridge the digital divide” in rural areas statewide.

Marketing tech firm and Salesforce partner Lev says it was a “no brainer” to move its headquarters from Arizona to Indiana. CEO Michael Burton talks growth, jobs, new space and talent.

The Indiana IOT Lab is preparing to turn one, and there is much to celebrate. This one of kind facility is practically at capacity, and a new State of IOT Report is about to be released with some surprising results. Founder John Wechsler gives us the scoop.

Indiana's technology initiative has released the nominees for the 20th annual Mira Awards. TechPoint says the winners, to be selected from a list of 109 companies, organizations and individuals, will be announced April 13.

eSports is all the buzz these days, and Franklin tech startup Harena Data Inc. not only has landed funding, it’s headed to the NBA All Star weekend to present its product GYO.

Exposing teens to tech in hopes they’ll one day be working in and transforming the industry. We take you inside Indiana’s first Best Buy Teen Tech Center.

A majority interest in Internet of Things marketplace leader ClearObject has been acquired. What it means for the high-profile Fishers tech company that has been at the forefront of the state’s IoT movement.

Indianapolis-based tech company Kerauno is detailing growth plans in the city. The company, which specializes in communications workflow software, says it will invest more than $5 million to establish its official headquarters in Indy and create up to 112 jobs by 2022. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. says Kerauno plans to move into a new office location, more than doubling its space, within six months.

The chief executive officer of an Indianapolis-based venture capital firm says investment in Indiana tech companies had a “terrific 2018.”“I was very encouraged by TechPoint’s report,” said Chris LaMothe. “The fact that they (TechPoint) are doing this quarterly report really tracks what’s going on in Indiana, and I think it is beginning to show Indiana can be a competitor.”

Purdue University is celebrating a huge milestone in startup creation. A senior VP with the Purdue Foundry explains the impact of 223 startups and $350-million in funding and investments and hundreds of new jobs. 

Coding school Eleven Fifty Academy is on a roll with big plans to expand statewide and earning a designation from the U.S. Department of Labor. Founder Scott Jones hopes more funding will help fill a critical need in the talent pipeline.

Kenzie Academy has graduated it’s first-ever cohort of students. Eleven graduates received a joint certificate from the Indianapolis-based coding school and Butler University’s Executive Education program.

Indiana and Israel have taken the latest step in a collaborative effort to propel innovation through private sector partnerships, inviting Hoosier and Israeli companies to submit joint research projects focused on developing high-tech solutions in the agbiosciences and cybersecurity sectors.

Some suggest that Indiana cities and towns are competing, while peers nationally are collaborating…the CEO of Accelerate Indiana Municipalities or AIM and Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness explain the push to create Investment Hubs.

Indianapolis-based venture capital firm Allos Ventures has announced the first close of its latest fund, Allos III. Co-founder and managing Partner Don Aquilano explains where some of the $40 million in capital is already committed.

Purdue University is celebrating a milestone in startup creation reached last year. The university says it has reached 223 startups with more than $350 million in funding and investments generated, as well as more than 300 new jobs. In an interview with Inside INdiana Business, Purdue Research Foundation Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Placemaking Greg Deason said the rise in startup activity followed a challenge by President Mitch Daniels shortly after he took office.

A Hoosier tech company mastering Python coding is marking 20 years in business. The co-founder of Six Feet Up talks about working with big universities like Notre Dame and UCLA and government organizations like NASA. 

Powderkeg, a national network for talented tech pros and fast-growing companies, has been busy collecting data from emerging tech hubs around the country. Founder Matt Hunckler shares new insights into recruiting and retaining tech talent in Indiana and across the Heartland.

A Hoosier tech company mastering Python coding is marking 20 years in business. The co-founder of Six Feet Up talks about working with big universities like Notre Dame and UCLA and government organizations like NASA. 

A new partnership between TechPoint and IUPUI is creating unique industry and university work-and-learn experiences for college seniors. The CEO of TechPoint explains how the new Xtern Semester will boost the state’s talent pipeline.

The head of the state’s technology sector initiative says a new extended internship program addresses a big challenge in traditional internships. TechPoint and IUPUI last week announced the Xtern Semester program, which gives seniors the ability to continue their paid internships with Indy tech companies when they return to class in the fall. Chief Executive Officer Mike Langellier says the traditional internship model doesn’t really work for the students or the employer.

Fishers-based Eleven Fifty Academy says it is the first in Indiana and one of just a few in the nation to be recognized by the U.S. Department of labor as a software development apprenticeship program. The department is taking part in a ceremonial signing with the academy this morning at Eleven Fifty's headquarters in Launch Fishers.

Microsoft Corp. has announced plans to expand the Microsoft Airband Initiative to several new states next year, including Indiana. The effort, in which the company works with local partners to make broadband Internet access available to more people in rural communities, launched in 2017 in 13 states. 

You see them in commercials, on your favorite TV shows, at the malls…drones are all the craze these days. We talk with the founder of Carmel-based BirdsiVideo about delivering aerial imaging and data services coast to coast.

Former Salesforce Marketing Cloud CEO Scott McCorkle has launched a new startup backed by $14 million in funding, most of it from out of state. He tells us how MetaCX is going to change the way software as a service suppliers and buyers work together.

A prison coding program that was introduced to Indiana earlier this year is getting a boost. Google.org has announced a $2 million grant to California-based nonprofit The Last Mile, which provides technology and business skills training for inmates. The funding will support, in part, the launch of Indiana's first coding program for incarcerated juveniles at the Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility.

It’s health and wellness and advertising rolled into one. We talk with the brothers behind TerraBoost Media, which have their sanitizing displays in more than 15,000 locations nationwide with plans to create an Indiana hub. 

The Startup Ladies, an organization that educates and connects founders and funders, is marking its 4th anniversary and launching an online platform for its very popular Startup Study Hall.

The chief executive officer of Carmel-based KAR Auction Services Inc. (NYSE: KAR) says the acquisition of Belgium-based CarsOnTheWeb continues KAR's transformation into a global technology company. Jim Hallett says the deal for the online auction company also ensures a "strong international presence as we continue to grow beyond North America." KAR already has a presence in the United Kingdom after acquiring two UK-based companies over the last few years.

The chief executive officer of The Startup Ladies in Indianapolis says a new online educational platform will serve as a boon for entrepreneurs and investors. Startup Study Hall Online will provide access to the organization's executive mentors from anywhere in the country. The membership-based platform was announced Tuesday as part of The Startup Ladies' fourth anniversary luncheon in Indy.

More than 90 tech leaders from around the state have joined forces to launch the Indiana Technology & Innovation Association. The group’s co-chair shares its mission to push for policies to ensure the state has a strong infrastructure for tech companies to start, enough capital to grow and a pool of talent to sustain and scale. 

As a parent of a young son with Autism, an Indianapolis mom wanted to help other families connect with specialized sitters, so she started Synapse Sitters. In the Business of Health, find out how the tech startup is expanding statewide.

A new cloud-based software startup not only wants improve workforce safety, but also increase companies’ productivity while reducing costs. Anvl Co-founder and tech vet Robin Fleming discusses her latest venture.

Some of the biggest names and businesses in Indiana's tech sector are coming together to launch an organization to advocate for the industry with state leaders. The Indiana Technology & Innovation Association says it will push for policies to ensure the state has a strong infrastructure for tech companies to start, enough capital for them to grow and enough talent for them to sustain and scale. 

It’s been called the cornerstone of the Trades District in Bloomington’s certified technology park. New business incubator and co-working space The Mill is now open with designs on boosting Bloomington’s innovation economy.

India-based Infosys, which today broke ground on a $35 million U.S. Education Center in Indianapolis, says the campus will prepare the American workforce for the technology jobs of the future. "Continuous learning and reskilling are core components of Infosys' DNA," said Chief Operating Officer UB Pravin, adding the company will use the facility on the former Indianapolis International Airport terminal site to train 10,000 new American hires. 

After months of waiting, Amazon is reportedly nearing a decision on what will be TWO locations for its second headquarters. Indianapolis is one of 20 finalists for the project, and we have new details.

Indianapolis IT startup Scale Computing scores $35 million in funding and a new product partnership with tech hardware giant Lenovo. Scale’s plans include lots of new jobs.

A water quality technology and testing startup is on a roll, garnering international attention after winning a high-profile competition. 120WaterAudit has secured millions in funding and sit downs with the Obama’s.

The Indiana Innovation Institute (IN3) has opened a new collaboration space at the WestGate@Crane Technology Park and launched a new consortium to help solve the most challenging technical problems. 

A flurry of tech transfer activity is brewing at Indiana University. We explore some of the startups hatched during a record-setting three-year period.

You’ve heard of Silicon Valley and Research Triangle, but what about Data Decagon? The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network is hoping to coin the term by partnering with 10 counties and making it the global epicenter for digital agriculture and next-generation manufacturing.

Indianapolis might be known as the racing capital of the world when it comes to motorsports, but it also has a leg up on bicycles. Zipp Speed Weaponry builds high performance wheels seen on the biggest stages, like the Tour de France. We go inside the high-tech world of wheels.

Forbes Media Editor-In-Chief Steve Forbes says hosting the ForbesAgTech Summitin Indianapolis for the first time puts the global event at "the center of it all." The event features dozens of entrepreneurs and leaders in the field at all levels from farmers to innovators. When asked why Indianapolis is the right place for the event, Forbes told Inside INdiana Business Mary-Rachel Redman "the question is not why, but why not?"

A popular event that seeks to change the way Hoosiers talk, think and react to failure returns to Terre Haute. We preview Fail Fest Wabash Valley.

Is Ag-Tech Indiana’s next big thing? There’s lots of momentum in the space including the first Forbes Ag Tech Summit in the Midwest visiting Indy. Beck’s Hybrids President Scott Beck weighs-in.

A New Jersey venture capital firm pumped nearly $12 million into two growing Hoosier tech companies. The CEOs of Emplify and Sigstr discuss the new infusion of capital, and what it will be used for.

Pacers Sports & Entertainment is teaming up with Salesforce to create the ‘Ultimate Fan Experience.’ The goal is to personally engage with fans across digital touchpoints, including email, social media, advertising and customer service.

The manufacturer of a water-soluble film used in popular detergent pods just broke ground on its fourth location in Indiana. We talk with some of the major players behind MonoSol’s $72 million Lebanon project.

As construction continues on The Yard at Fishers District, which will feature a culinary incubator, the founder of another nearby innovation space, the Indiana IoT Lab's John Wechsler, says technology will shape the future of the culinary scene. The incubator is one part of the $110 million mixed-use community, which will include hotel, retail, residential and dining properties. Wechsler says the culinary incubator is on pace to open in about a year.

During a visit Thursday to Fishers, a celebrity chef says the future of cooking involves embracing technology. Robert Irvine delivered a presentation at the Indiana IoT Lab and says high-tech advances and the growing availability of home food delivery will never put bricks-and-mortar restaurants out of business, but it will cause changes that restaurateurs must deal with. He said the top chefs in the country are already investing in the non-traditional.

Indianapolis could be the 7th city in the country to get 5G technology from AT&T. How some say Indiana is helping shape the future of 5G.

Roche Diagnostics is thinking differently and more creatively to attract talent. This October, the Roche Academy will debut as a custom talent pipeline for biomedical equipment technicians.

A marketing software company that set up shop in Indianapolis one year ago is in growth mode. We talk with Cheetah Digital leadership about plans to triple head count.

Indianapolis is on track to becoming a hub for sports-related technology on a global scale. We tell you about a first-of-its-kind sports tech accelerator backed by the Indiana Sports Corp, NCAA, Pacers, Colts and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

One of Indiana's biggest names in technology says a newly-announced multi-million-dollar accelerator is a key opportunity for the state to blend its strengths in tech and sports. Indiana Sports Corp. Board Chair and High Alpha founding partner Scott Dorsey says Techstars SportsTech Accelerator Powered by Indy can impact the state's sports organizations "in a profound way" in areas from big data science to esports and virtual reality.

A group of sports organizations is making a big bet on sports tech through a three-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with a worldwide entrepreneurship network. The Indiana Sports Corp., NCAA and Pacers Sports and Entertainment are among the founding partners of a sports tech accelerator that will launch in Indianapolis with the backing of Colorado-based Techstars. ISC President Ryan Vaughn said the accelerator will help Indiana build a brand as a global sports technology leader.

An Indianapolis-based computer science curriculum startup has closed on a new round of funding. Codelicious has secured $940,000 in funding, nearly double its goal of $500,000. The company says it will use the money to scale up sales and marketing efforts, build out intellectual property and add critical personnel, though specific jobs numbers were not given. 

Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch has named Scott Rudd as the state's new director of broadband opportunities. Crouch says Rudd will work closely with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help farmers and farm businesses keep up with advancing technology and help rural communities find ways to attract reliable and affordable high-speed Internet.

Can a center teaching children about science help solve the worker shortage? Leadership behind the ETHOS Innovation Center say yes. We take you inside the sprawling campus where STEM is king! 

Salesforce.com Inc. is underway with the first cohort of its Pathfinder Training Program that is part of the tech giant's ongoing Indianapolis growth. The company is partnering with Deloitte to provide business and technical training to Ivy Tech Community College students and Hoosier veterans looking to become Salesforce administrators and developers. 

Director of gBeta Indy discusses Indiana's presence at the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt SF. Chelsea Linder says there will be eight Hoosier startups representing the state at the Tech Disrupt conference in San Francisco, September 5-7. Last year's event drew 5,000 attendees and more than 1,200 investor-founder meetings with 500 startups from around the globe.

The chief executive officer of Fishers-based Vibenomics Inc. says new contracts with the Indianapolis International Airport and Downtown Indy Inc. will have a ride-reaching impact. The company, which used to be known as Fuzic, will create "an all-encompassing, engaging environment" for travelers at the airport and people on Georgia Street in the city's downtown through custom music and messaging. 

The Heritage Group is adding to its innovation culture by launching a corporate venture arm. A former Duke University innovation and entrepreneurship vice provost is leading the new initiative and shares why the timing is right for the company and Indiana. 

Notre Dame's IDEA Center blows away expectations for student and faculty startups in its first year of operation. Find out what's fueling the innovation and entrepreneurship, and how the center is helping build a regional startup ecosystem.

Salesforce.com Inc. (NYSE: CRM) executives have debuted the final unfinished portion of its Indianapolis regional headquarters. The Ohana Floor, a hospitality and event area for employees, customer and partner functions, is located on the 47th floor of Salesforce Tower in the center of downtown Indianapolis. Saleforce says nonprofit and community organizations can host events in the space free of charge on weeknights and weekends.

A former attorney took his legal expertise and launched a digital contract tech company three years ago. PactSafe CEO Brian Powers talks about a $5.5 million round of funding and what it means for Indiana’s growing VC scene.

The Maker Youth Foundation is taking its makerspace concept out of schools and into a once-troubled apartment complex. Leadership from the foundation explain how the learning and creativity lab will work, and if the concept could be a statewide and, perhaps, national model.

The mayor of another major city competing for the Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) second headquarters is discussing some techniques he says Indianapolis could employ to land the tech giant and other economic development investments. Boston's Marty Walsh, whose city, like Indianapolis, is among 20 finalists vying for the so-called HQ2, says setting in motion ample training opportunities and streamlining city processes are keys.

Teachers typically take a break from school in the summer, but hundreds went back to the classroom to learn about computer science at the inaugural Pathfinders Summer Institute. We explain how the Infosys Foundation is attacking the digital divide in the classroom.

Venture studio High Alpha has raised more than $100 million to fuel the next generation of enterprise software. Co-founder Eric Tobias explains how this latest round of funding elevates Indy’s tech profile, and makes High Alpha one of the largest venture studios in the world.

A $4.2 million investment round has tech training school Kenzie Academy Inc. gearing up for growth. The company, which is headquartered in San Francisco and has its first campus in Indianapolis, is looking to expand its learning tracks and, eventually, its number of campuses. Co-founder Chok Ooi says Kenzie Academy oversubscribed on its second seed stage of funding and had to ask some investors to dial down their backing.

Studio Science helps solve business problems through design. Its customers include big wigs like Exact Target, Interactive Intelligence and Angie's List. New CEO Steve Pruden explains why it’s the tech sector's best kept secret and growth plans.

One of the largest private-held companies in Indiana is growing its footprint abroad. Telamon Corp is opening a new manufacturing in Macedonia. CEO Stanley Chen talks about expanding to Europe, updating its Carmel HQ and a wireless acquisition.

Just two short years ago Julie Heath moved to Indy from the East Coast not knowing what was in store for her. Now she's leading the city's first coworking space The Speak Easy.

Fast-growing digital consulting company Lev has a new brand, new CEO and soon new office space. We catch up with Michael Burton about his humble beginnings at a flower shop as he prepares to move into the corner office in the Regions building in downtown Indy.

An event Wednesday at the Indiana IoT Lab in Fishers showcased one of Indiana's highest-profile life sciences companies. Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness hosted Bloomington-based Cook Group Inc. Chairman Steve Ferguson and Cook Group President Pete Yonkman for a discussion on executive leadership. Yonkman says the event offered an opportunity to learn more about innovation and entrepreneurship at the IoT lab and nearby Launch Fishers coworking space.

Sourcing local produce is one thing. Cunningham Restaurant Group is redefining farm-to-table with its hydroponic greenhouse. We take you inside CRG Grow’s and chat with Founder and Restaurateur Mike Cunningham about his innovation.

Elevate Ventures is getting some global attention for its work in building entrepreneurial and innovation focused cultures and investing in start-up and early stage companies. CEO Chris LaMothe shares insight on being named to the top 10 list of investors and service provider in 2017.

Rose-Hulman is connecting children with code by hosting on-campus summer camps this month. Connecting with Code is immerging kids in the basics of computer programming and software development as early as elementary and middle school.

The Indiana Fiber Network is rolling out a $50 million plan to increase capacity and broadband access reliability statewide. CEO Jim Turner explains the need for big infrastructure investment and gives us a glimpse at the future of broadband.

Technology and customer support company Netfor Inc. is settling in its new $4 million HQ in the Fishers Technology Park. Founder and CEO Jeff Medley discusses the need for upgraded space as it expands its software-as-a-service, IoT and cloud industries services.

The chief executive officer of Fishers-based ClearObject Corp. says a new partnership with UI Labs' Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute in Chicago will broaden the Internet of Things-focused company's global presence. John McDonald says the collaboration will provide access to university and industry talent, expertise and connections.

Indianapolis-based Glassboard has been a key player in the Internet of Things space from the beginning. Co-founder and CEO Randy Parmerlee shares how his team of innovators and engineers develops the hardware from electric bikes to wearable devices.

A digital product agency that got its start in the Speak Easy in Indianapolis has new digs. Innovatemap CEO Mike Reynolds shares how his tech firm has helped more than 75 companies dream, design and scale products.

The board of directors for Arizona-based Levementum, which has an office in Indianapolis, has appointed a new chief executive officer. Michael Burton, who previously served as senior vice president for the company, will begin his new role in June. Levementum provides digital marketing, eCommerce and Internet of Things consulting services. Burton joined the company in March 2016 after serving as director of services for Salesforce. 

16 Tech Community Corp. has named Emily Krueger chief operating officer. She previously served as vice president of administration for Indianapolis-based LDI LTD. The organization is the operating entity of the high-profile, 60-acre 16 Tech innovation district coming together on the city's near west side. Krueger will help lead development efforts.

He’s been a leader in getting entrepreneurial infrastructure into place. In 2012, John Wechsler started Launch Fishers in the basement of Fishers Library, and over the years expanded it to more than 50,000 square feet of space. His next big idea: the Indiana Internet of Things Lab-Fishers.

An Indianapolis women's tech organization is partnering with IndyCar driver Pippa Mann to shine a spotlight on opportunities for women in STEM and entrepreneurship careers. Women & Hi Tech President Audrey Taylor, who also founded Indianapolis-based information technology firm netlogx, says it's a natural partnership with a female entrepreneur who is "blazing a trail" for women in racing and STEM. 

A sustainable feminine hygiene product developed by a Fishers High School student took the $25,000 first place prize in Wednesday's "The Next Launch" competition at the Indiana IoT Lab in Fishers. The event drew business ideas from students from eight high schools throughout the Midwest. The Rob Rubin School for the Entrepreneur at Culver Academies helped organize the event.

Students from eight high schools throughout the Midwest are today competing for $40,000 in prizes at "The Next Launch" at The Indiana IoT Lab in Fishers. The Rob Rubin School for the Entrepreneur at Culver Academies helped organize the event. Director Alex Kurrelmeier says the goal is to make the competition national to address "a huge need for entrepreneurial development at a high school level."

One of the nation’s largest security companies has launched a $50 million corporate venture fund right here in Indiana. We talk with the man leading Allegion Ventures about the idea behind the fund and why now.

Purdue is launching an I-Corps program across the state in partnership with Elevate Ventures to help early stage startups commercialize their technologies. Find out how this National Science Foundation program aims to boost entrepreneurship and economic development.

He went from serving on the board to becoming CEO of Conexus Indiana. Why Mark Howell believes Indiana's manufacturing and logistics sectors are "fully equipped" to be at the forefront of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.

As online retail rapidly evolves, SupplyKick has developed a successful, tech-enabled and analytics-driven approach to buying, selling, and representing third-party products on marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Walmart.com. It picked up Scale-Up of the Year.

FreightRover combines two Indiana strong-suits, technology and transportation, to create a platform that solves fragmentation in the U.S. trucking industry… earning Mira’s Best New Tech Start-up! 

Shift Indy is making government services easy to find, simple to use and available 24-7. A digital city hall is being copied by places like Austin and San Francisco and is this year’s Corporate Innovator of the Year.

The 19th annual Mira Awards is where you’ll find Indiana’s very best in technology and innovation in one room! And we were backstage to capture it all. TechPoint CEO Mike Langellier recaps the star-studded night and insight into the shinning stars including… Tech Company of the Year: Salesforce.

Purdue wants to launch an initiative that will make data science education part of every student’s learning experience. Two key Purdue execs behind the Integrated Data Science Initiative explain how it will also boost research and partnerships.

A new tenant is moving into part of the old Indianapolis International Airport. Indian tech giant Infosys is planning a USA Education Center and 3,000 jobs. The company’s CEO and Governor Holcomb share details on how the deal fell into place.

One of Indiana’s best-known tech entrepreneurs says the question following Thursday's jobs announcement from Infosys is "how will it play out?" The India-based company is planning to create a total of 3,000 jobs between its U.S. Education Center at the former Indianapolis International Airport terminal and its existing downtown Technology and Innovation Hub at OneAmerica.

The new Infosys U.S. Education Center at the former Indianapolis International Airport terminal site will include more than office space. Ultimately, officials revealed at a news conference Thursday in Indianapolis, it could more closely resemble the type of live, work, play campus found in the company's other major global locations. 

A West Lafayette-based precision agriculture tech startup, has been acquired by Minnesota-based DTN. The CEO of Spensa Technologies shares what the deal means for the company and the state of Indiana.

Launch Fishers and the Indiana IoT lab will this weekend host what organizers call Indiana's largest hackathon. This year's At&T #IoTCivicHack will focus on public safety solutions. Fishers Police Chief Mitch Thompson says new, cutting-edge technology ideas are especially helpful in an industry where "we tend to surround ourselves with other professionals that are in public safety and we all tend to think alike." 

Purdue University has announced another private employer's plans to locate to the 450-acre Purdue Discovery Park District and create hundreds of jobs in the coming years. Washington-based Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc., led by President Ed Schweitzer, a Purdue graduate, says it will build a 100,000 square-foot electric power research facility in multiple phases.

Arizona-based Levementum, which has a growing presence in Indianapolis, says it has raised an additional $4 million in funding, led by Inoca Capital Partners. Chief Executive Officer Doug Guilbeau also says the company has sold its SugarCRM practice so it can focus on its Salesforce products and becoming "the top digital consultancy focused on consumer engagement."

Arizona-based Levementum, which has a growing presence in Indianapolis, says it has raised an additional $4 million in funding, led by Inoca Capital Partners. Chief Executive Officer Doug Guilbeau also says the company has sold its SugarCRM practice so it can focus on its Salesforce products and becoming "the top digital consultancy focused on consumer engagement."

Last year's Rise of The Rest venture competition, which made a stop in Indianapolis, is being credited as a catalyst for a Hoosier tech company landing a $6 million round of funding. Indianapolis-based DemandJump tells us what it will do with its Series A round support.

The founder of the Indiana IoT Lab, which opened last month in Fishers, says he envisions a "loose federation of labs throughout the state." During an interview at the Inside INdiana Business Launch Fishers Bureau, John Wechsler says labs throughout the state would focus on regional strengths, such as plastics engineering and precision agriculture.

The state's inaugural high school pitch competition is in the books and a team of students from Noblesville High School have taken the top prize. Educaid, which created board games designed to help Hoosier students learn business concepts such as marketing and management, beat eight other finalists to win $10,000, one year of college tuition at a state college or university, mentoring services and internship opportunities. 

It protects five universities, hundreds of thousands of devices and tens of thousands of students and faculty from cyber threats. We introduce you to OmniSOC, which could have the potential to create hundreds of jobs.

Salesforce is donating $500,000 to Indianapolis Public Schools to launch an information technology academy. The funds will pay for new computers, high-speed internet connection and mobile charging devices at the academy at George Washington High School. 

Officials celebrated the beginning of The Last Mile, a program designed to teach inmates at the Indiana Women’s Prison coding skills they can use once they are released. Founded in 2010, Indiana is the first state outside of California to adopt the San Francisco-based non-profit that has seen 100 percent of its graduates secure employment upon release with a zero percent recidivism rate.

Hancock Regional Hospital was the recent target of hackers and turned to information security company Pondurance to defend its systems and protect information assets. In the Business of Health, what you can do to protect your sensitive information.

In just 54 hours big ideas are being transformed into startups in southwest Indiana. At Startup Weekend Evansville 7.0, entrepreneurs will try, fail and succeed with advice from some of the region’s top entrepreneurial minds.

New figures released by a global technology industry association suggest job totals in Indiana's tech sector are growing at a slightly higher clip than the average state. CompTIA says tech jobs make up 5.5 percent of the state's workforce, ranking Indiana 21st in the U.S. with over 181,000 workers. Tech job postings are on the rise in Indiana, the organization says, increasing 34 percent from 2016 to 2017 and bumping the state to reach nearly 36,000.

A new 60-acre innovation community planned near downtown Indianapolis receives a major boost needed to become reality. 16 Tech lands nearly $40 million and its first developer agreement. Details on what could be a transformative project.

What happens when companies need to dispose of employee cellphones? Some big brands call Mobile reCell. The co-founders of this end-of-life smartphone and tablet service share their story and some of the big fish they’re landing.

The state’s first Internet of Things lab is now open in Fishers. We talk with key players about one of the nation’s first public-private IoT Labs.

For more than 25 years, Counterpart has built custom software, recently helping Long’s Bakery manage everything from recipes to inventory. One of the tech company’s partners talks about growing the business, innovation and a name change.

IU is launching a new evergreen venture fund to fuel innovation and research for startup companies. We’ll explore the ambitious vision for the IU Philanthropic Venture Fund.

If you have a phone and Internet access, you can tutor an at-risk first-grade student in reading with the help of TutorMate. An educator and an ambassador for TutorMate explain how easy it is to get involved.

Bloomington-based startup The Bee Corp has landed milestone funding from the National Science Foundation. Guest Host Sara Croft from TechPoint talks with CEO Ellie Symes about how the funding will help improve its beehive monitoring technology. 

Codelicious is a woman-led, tech company that develops and licenses educational curriculum for teaching problem solving and analytical thinking through coding. Guest Host and Pharm CEO Erin Albert talks with CEO Christine McDonnell about the startup’s aggressive growth plans.

A central Indiana indoor agriculture company is growing its footprint. Aggressively Organic creates hydroponic, micro-growth chamber technology to grow produce for what it says is "less than the cost of a large pizza." The less-than-one-year-old company is currently located at Launch Fishers and it will next week open a 40,000-square-foot facility elsewhere in the Hamilton County city.

Indianapolis-based sales technology company Octiv is being acquired by a Colorado company. Conga, which Octiv Chief Executive Officer David Kerr calls "the leader in the end-to-end intelligent document solution space," will add Octiv's platform to its automation suite. Kerr says Octiv's Indianapolis operation will remain local, adding the company will "accelerate investment in innovation."

As India-based Infosys looks to fill thousands of openings at its tech and innovation but in Indianapolis over the next few years, the company's president says the onus is on the tech giant to create its own talent. During a Studio(i) interview, Ravi Kumar said, "It's myopic if you actually look at just the market and say, 'This is the talent pool available.'"

The president of India-based Infosys (NYSE: INFY) says the company's new Indianapolis Technology and Innovation Hub will organically create tech talent that is currently not available. Ravi Kumar joined Governor Eric Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to cut the ribbon on the hub at OneAmerica Tower in downtown Indianapolis which he says could help make Indiana the tech hub of the Midwest.

It’s the philanthropy world’s Big Dance. Dozens of Hoosier nonprofits are going head to head for Brackets for Good friendly fundraising competition…and the first ever statewide tournament. Details on the 128 nonprofits and Hoosier cities involved. 

AOL co-founder Steve Case's Rise of the Rest tour stop in Indianapolis last fall is paying more dividends. Launch Fishers co-founder John Wechsler says relationships from that event have led to a planned multi-page spread on the Indianapolis area's tech ecosystem in California Sunday magazine in the coming weeks.

Tech startup Levementum says it will move into a new Indianapolis location this summer after outgrowing its current home at The Union 525 downtown. Early last year, the company detailed plans to add 175 jobs by 2021.

More than 100 nominees have been announced for this year's Mira Awards. More than 200 applications for individuals, companies and organizations -- a record total -- were submitted in categories including New Startup of the Year, Innovation of the Year and Rising Star. Inside INdiana Business creator and host Gerry Dick is a nominee in the Community Champion of the Year category.

The senior vice president of Arizona-based Levementum says the presence of Salesforce and a "fantastic talent pool" have made Indianapolis a great spot for the customer relationship management firm to grow. Michael Burton says the company will move to a new Indianapolis location this summer after outgrowing its current home at The Union 525 downtown. Early last year, the company detailed plans to add 175 jobs by 2021.

Fishers-based Emplify is touting a year of triple-digit sales growth and plans to add more than 30 employees this year. Why the tech firm’s CEO says the growth represents validation.

The results are in from the first-ever Indy tech census report. Tech entrepreneurship organization, Powderkeg, shares some key findings and has some expansion news to share as well.

Fishers-based Emplify is touting a year of growth and plans to add more than 30 employees in 2018. The employee engagement analytics company officially launched in March 2017 after securing a $3 million round of funding.

Another milestone for the new space being built to lead Internet of Things innovation in Indiana. The Indiana IOT Lab in Fishers revealed its first tenants, and Founder John Wechsler gives us the inside scoop.

Software that helps sales reps navigate key conversations in the moment is gaining some traction. The founders of Costello talk plans for a downtown Indianapolis expansion and new jobs.

The Indiana Pacers and Conexus Indiana are this weekend joining more than 40 business, nonprofit and education partners for STEM Fest 2018 in Indianapolis. Thousands of participants, ranging from elementary students to recent college graduates from more than 100 schools throughout the state, are expected to attend. Bryce Carpenter with Conexus says the event will expose students to the "new wave" of STEM jobs.

The Indiana IoT Lab in Fishers has revealed the inaugural class of businesses setting up dedicated office suites at the soon-to-open property. Mayor Scott Fadness says the space, which is the first of its kind in the state, positions the city to "lead the way for innovation" in Indiana and beyond. In addition to eight office suites, 50 members have joined and will use the coworking and prototyping amenities on-site. 

A traditional RV manufacturer in Elkhart is turning to innovative technology in the product development stage. How augmented reality is helping Lippert Components stay ahead of the curve.

The founder of Indianapolis-based coding school Kenzie Academy says a packed reception this week attended by big names like Governor Eric Holcomb and leaders from the business community demonstrates how the state and city are embracing the tech community. Chok Ooi says he touts the support to his connections in the Silicon Valley.

It’s been a big week for venture capital in Indiana…some even say a monumental week. Two startups, Springbuk & Zylo, land close to $30 million in VC funding. TechPoint CEO Mike Langellier weighs-in on what this means for the tech sector.

Indianapolis-based VisionThree is using Virtual Reality and other interactive touch applications to help companies with sales, marketing and training. The company recently created VR solution for Dow Agrosciences and Rolls-Royce.

It’s been a big week for Indianapolis-based Springbuk. The employer health data company landed a $20 million round of funding and plans to create100 jobs by 2020.

A Zionsville coworking space is expanding. zWorks is adding a second building to its arsenal that will include eight rooms, three of which will be specifically reserved for startups. "We are really excited to be growing," said Kate Swanson, executive director of zWorks. "

A decaying, abandoned factory one day, innovative live-work-play district tomorrow. Plans are moving forward for one of Fort Wayne’s most ambitious redevelopment projects ever: Electric Works. We talk opportunities and challenges with some key players.

A decaying, abandoned factory one day, innovative live-work-play district tomorrow. Plans are moving forward for one of Fort Wayne’s most ambitious redevelopment projects ever: Electric Works. We talk opportunities and challenges with some key players.

Could Indiana be on the verge of a venture capital crisis? As more Hoosier tech companies emerge on the scene, some are worried there is less venture capital to fuel their growth. We have perspective from Allos Ventures Managing Partner Don Aquilano on its impact.

A tech startup connecting bars and restaurants with qualified workers is on the path to growth. Snapshyft is investing nearly a half-million dollars in a new headquarters and adding dozens of jobs.

Ten weeks and six days. The exact amount of time remaining before the Internet of Things Lab in Fishers will officially open its doors March 21. The first of its kind in the state, the goal of the nearly 25,000 square-foot lab is to give IoT companies and innovators a space to collaborate.