TechPoint, the nonprofit, industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s technology ecosystem, recognized High Alpha’s Claire Kelley and portfolio company Zylo during the 27th annual Mira Awards held on Friday, April 24th.
The Mira Awards celebrates the best of tech in Indiana each year. This year, TechPoint presented 17 awards, selecting winners from a slate of 106 finalists across the Hoosier state.
Emerging Tech Leader Award: Claire Kelley (Finalist)
The Emerging Tech Leader Award recognizes a high–achieving individual for their many contributions to their own businesses as well as their service in our community. High Alpha Design Lead Claire Kelley was honored as a finalist for the 2026 Emerging Tech Leader Award.
A creative partner who provides world-class brand and product design support across High Alpha’s portfolio companies, Claire’s impact is multiplied across dozens of software companies, including Indy-based startups like Topo and Tenon, winner of the Startup of the Year Mira Award in 2024.
This is the sixth year in a row that a High Alpha team member has been recognized in this category, which was formerly known as Tech 25. Previous winners currently at High Alpha include Amanda Carroll (2025), Ashley Blevins (2025), Mollie Kuramoto (2024), and Jon Hubartt (2020).
TechPoint Tech Innovation of the Year: Zylo (Finalist)
Zylo, an enterprise software and AI spend optimization platform, launched out of the High Alpha Studio in 2016. The company won Scale-up of the Year at the 2020 and 2023 Mira Awards, and was named a finalist in the Tech Innovation of the Year category this year. Alongside Claire Kelley, senior product designer Sarah Day was also named a Tech Emerging Leader Award Finalist.
Congratulations to All Winners and Finalists!
High Alpha is a proud supporter of TechPoint and the Mira Awards. To see the full list of finalists and winners, visit techpoint.org.
List of Finalists and Winners in the High Alpha Portfolio
Emerging Tech Leader Award
- Claire Kelley, High Alpha, Finalist
- Sarah Day, Zylo, Finalist
TechPoint Tech Innovation of the Year
- Zylo, Finalist
