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Made In Iowa: Solving the Two Threats Facing America’s Manufacturing Companies
On this episode of Made in Iowa, John Mickelson lays out a hard truth: many of America’s strongest manufacturing and industrial companies face a two-fold threat. First, founders and long-time owners are aging out without clear succession plans. Second, many of these businesses—while profitable—have never been fully operationalized. They’ve grown on grit, relationships, and instinct, but lack the systems, structure, and leadership depth required to thrive in their next chapter. John explains the distinction between venture capital and private equity, emphasizing that his firm isn’t chasing…
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