Scott Jones puts contents of Carmel mansion up for sale
The 27,000-square-foot home is expected to go on the market soon. But its furnishings and some of the tech guru’s belongings will be available at a September estate sale.
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Faces of Indy tech: Breaking down IT workers in Indiana
About 35,000 people work in tech in the Indianapolis area, according to CBRE. The commercial real estate firm recently released a study with details about the tech workforce here, including its gender breakdown, average salaries and more.
The Startup Ladies to adopt paid-membership model
The organization has been helping women entrepreneurs with free resources for three years. But last year, founder Kristen Cooper said, some of the recipients suggested she start charging.
Infosys shares tank after CEO announces resignation
The resignation comes about three months after the India-based company said it would hire 10,000 U.S. workers by 2021, including 2,000 in Indiana.
Software maker has same leaders it had in ’90s, a rarity for tech firm
Double-Take Software, whose data-backup software was created here in 1995, has leaders today who were around in its early years. Boston-based Carbonite bought Double-Take for $62.5 million in January.
ExactTarget alums pick former haunt for Cheetah Digital’s local office
The marketing tech company will take about 7,500 square feet in the Guaranty Building, where ExactTarget was located before Salesforce bought it in 2013, and add 50 jobs by 2019.
Tech executive Love steps down as Bloomerang CEO
Serial entrepreneur Jay Love, who co-founded the software firm in 2012, has passed the reins to his former chief operating officer.
Ed-tech startup scales up team, picks Indy as home base
Mimir, which was previously based in West Lafayette, recently moved its headquarters to downtown Indianapolis. It has 14 employees, up from three last year.
ExactTarget alums band together at new tech spinoff
A handful of Indianapolis-based ExactTarget alumni have joined Cheetah Digital, which is led in part by an ExactTarget co-founder. And they’re looking for office space downtown.
Apparatus alum rolls out text-based recruiting startup
Former Apparatus President Aman Brar has launched Canvas Talent Inc., with a software tool that allows recruiters to manage their text conversations with prospective employees.
Unprecedented push underway to advance women in tech
Efforts to increase and support the ranks of women in technology jobs are emerging in Indianapolis and helping put a spotlight on gender imbalance in the industry.
High Alpha, tech vet team up on ‘marketing experiments’ startup
ExactTarget alumnus R.J. Talyor, who left Geofeedia nearly a year ago, and Indianapolis venture studio High Alpha have rolled out Quantifi.
Indy entrepreneurs to launch Airbnb for event venues
The online marketplace, slated to launch in August, aims to connect venue owners and seekers. It’s led by two minority entrepreneurs.
GARG: The so-called internet of things is not actually about ‘things’
The internet of things isn’t about making your toaster self-aware, it’s about making you more aware.
The quest to make Indiana an IoT hub
Business leaders and public officials say Indiana can turn its manufacturing base into an even bigger advantage by harnessing the power of the internet of things.
In Q&A, Benioff riffs on Salesforce Tower meditation rooms, Indy strategy and more
“We’ve never been more excited about Indianapolis,” the Salesforce CEO said in an interview that covered a wide range of topics, including the company’s hiring plans and new apprenticeship program.
Genesys leader: ‘We’re going to start growing again in Indianapolis’
In interview with IBJ, Genesys President Tom Eggemeier says the company is pleased with its Interactive Intelligence acquisition and plans to ramp up its local headcount.
Sapp, after diagnosis for genetic disorder, follows new path
Former Octiv CEO Dustin Sapp has taken a top job with a local software company, and he’ll be working remotely when he moves to Colorado this summer.
Tech leaders claim mixed emotions about Angie’s List sale
They’re wondering if Angie’s List will be like ExactTarget, whose acquisition spawned job growth, or if jobs will erode over time. They’re also concerned about losing yet another mature, locally based tech firm with a major corporate presence.
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.