New High Alpha startup offers financial services to fellow startups
Topo Advisors was founded by its CEO, Tim Page, who formerly helped advise High Alpha portfolio companies when he worked as finance manager at the venture studio.
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Conexus launching network aimed at hardtech innovators
In a switch from its original focus, the Hardtech Innovators Network will seek to help those who actually do the hands-on design, engineering and innovation work at Indiana companies.
AgriNovus report details agbioscience sector growth opportunities
The AgriNovus Indiana report quantifies agbiosciences as contributing $22.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product. It also identifies several key areas of opportunity for growth in this sector.
Jess Carter: Information overload? How to focus your data strategy
A good data strategy is not about tools and architecture. It’s about leveraging the data I have or can get to help the business accomplish its mission.
Tech-powered initiative aims to boost Black-owned firms
A group of Indianapolis-based organizations has come together to create Indy Biz Pass, which the organizations describe as a first-of-its-kind network designed to support local Black-owned businesses.
Vouchers help startups turn small ideas into big ones
Startups, small businesses and entrepreneurs who have an idea with commercialization potential can tap into a system of state funding and support through a research-focused grant program.
Local tech exec R.J. Talyor launches marketing startup with $2M in seed funding
Talyor is the CEO and one of the four locally based co-founders of Backstroke, which uses generative artificial intelligence to create customized marketing emails at scale
Former Milktooth chefs bring new perspective to Speedway venture
On June 12, Josh Kline and Zoë Taylor will open their own business in Speedway: a combined restaurant, bakery and market known as Borage.
Entrepreneurs charged up over next venture
Longtime business partners Robert Laikin and Larry Paulson, who made their fortunes in the cellphone industry, are turning their sights to manufacturing high-density batteries for industrial uses.
Fishers neighbors create medical record app
Primary Record allows families and other caregivers to organize and share medical information with one another and with doctors from their computer or phone.
BCforward CEO Justin Christian to acquire NYC-area firm in $29M deal
Christian has set up a new special purpose entity that will purchase all of tech staffing firm TSR Inc.’s outstanding stock for $13.40 per share.
Authenticx, Tenon Software among 2024 Mira Awards winners
TechPoint named its 2024 Mira Awards winners Friday night. The program, which honors achievements in Indiana’s tech sector, recognized 18 winners, including nine from the Indianapolis area.
IBJ names Justin Christian its first entrepreneur of the year honoree
IBJ has named the new award after Mickey Maurer, who launched, owned and invested in several impactful companies in Indiana, including IBJ Media.
Baseball star Alex Rodriguez announced as Rally conference speaker
Business executive and baseball analyst Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez will be among the keynote speakers at this year’s Rally innovation conference in Indianapolis, organizers announced Tuesday.
Startup founder’s gesture surprises Chase employee
Hetal Retail, an early-stage software developer based in New York City, has an unusual connection to the Hoosier state—its name was selected in part to honor the Indianapolis bank employee who helped the company get off the ground.
Seasoned fast-food franchisee couldn’t stay away
Fred Kaufman was once a prominent Burger King franchisee in central Indiana. An attempt at retirement didn’t stick, and he’s now the co-owner of two Rally’s locations in Indianapolis.
Lafayette-based co-working group offering entrepreneur training in Indianapolis
The seven-week program, called MBXax, covers topics including sales and marketing, business models, product/market fit and go-to-market strategies.
Business personality Marcus Lemonis to speak at 2024 Rally conference
Rally, which debuted last year, is designed to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and educators from a variety of business sectors.
Ambition drives CEO as Mexican restaurant group expands
Paul Arechiga is CEO of Fishers-based Arechiga Restaurant Group. The company has nine Mexican restaurants in the Indianapolis area and five more in suburban Chicago.
Local tech exec John McDonald takes new job in Oklahoma
Local tech executive John McDonald took a new full-time job this month at the Tulsa Innovation Labs in Oklahoma, but he said he still plans to remain connected to Next Studios, the innovation studio he co-founded in 2020.