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.
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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.
Twitter troll takes over lawmaker’s handle, demands apology
The trouble started when Rep. Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso, got in an online spat last month with Indiana tech entrepreneur and philanthropist Don Brown.
Sigstr signs ex-Salesforce executive as CEO
The email-marketing company has named a Salesforce Marketing Cloud leader as its new head honcho, effective April 10.
Octiv Inc. cofounder Sapp steps down as CEO
Dustin Sapp, 38, is taking a sabbatical from the software company he co-founded in 2010. Chief Operating Officer David Kerr is the new CEO.
Salesforce pulls plug on Connections conference
The popular digital marketing conference got its start under ExactTarget in 2007. Salesforce said it would bolster its digital marketing agenda at its other events.
McCorkle joins High Alpha following post-Salesforce hiatus
Scott McCorkle, who stepped down as CEO of Salesforce Marketing Cloud in August, will be executive in residence at High Alpha, a firm that creates and nurtures enterprise-technology companies.
Zionsville entrepreneur plans Airbnb for tiny homes
The platform, called Try it Tiny, was launched by a former Wall Street investment banking analyst who noticed a demand for smallish dwellings.
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.
Tech entrepreneur Don Brown donating $30M to IU School of Medicine
The gift is the largest to the IU School of Medicine by an alumnus. The medical school will use the money to establish the Brown Center for Immunotherapy to fight some of the world’s toughest diseases.
ChaCha, unable to find financial answers, shuts down operations
Entrepreneur Scott Jones’ company, once an up-and-comer on the local tech scene, ceased operations Monday after recently becoming unable to service its debt.
Tech gurus serve up board-management software
Jeb Banner and Andy Clark, co-founders of the Speak Easy, are part of the group behind a new software firm called Boardable.
Cybersecurity, big data top priorities for state’s IT chief
Dewand Neely recently spoke with IBJ about cybersecurity, the innovation his office is driving, and being one of only a few African-American state government CIOs in the country.
For tech sector, a mix of optimism, concern about Trump presidency
President-elect Donald Trump seems poised to cut corporate taxes and regulations, local tech leaders said, but some are concerned about his rhetoric or policies that might marginalize women and minorities.
Fiery Tesla crash downtown kills two people, including tech exec
The Marion County Coroner identified the car’s passenger as Kevin McCarthy, a member of IBJ’s Forty Under 40 Class of 2008 and CEO of Express Software and Services.
Jones, wife to launch company that helps small firms with apps
AppHappens is a subscription service that gives clients a continually updated, branded smartphone application for engaging their customers.
Indy cloud-consulting firm Appirio to be acquired for $500M
An India-based infotech company plans to buy Appirio Inc., which moved its corporate headquarters from San Francisco to Indianapolis last year.
Oesterle joins board of utility-tech startup MeterGenius
The former CEO of Angie’s List Inc. has accepted an invitation to sit on the board of a startup launched by a former Angie’s List employee.
Software-as-a-service firm Zylo lands $3.3M in funding
Zylo, launched by Indianapolis-based High Alpha Studio earlier this year, received funding from three well-known names in the local tech community.
T2 Systems co-founder to take it easy following 22-year run
Mike Simmons, who has stepped down as CEO of the parking-management-software firm, now plans to focus on board work, angel investing and a few of his hobbies.