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The Iowa Business Podcast
From iconic leaders in finance, politicians shaping regulations, manufacturing icons, or unsung SMB heroes, the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast is now The Iowa Business Podcast. Get a weekly deep dive into the stories and strategies that drive Iowa business success. Led by a small-but-mighty team of hosts, this show brings you critical conversations to grow your business and make profit in Iowa. What do new policies from Iowa lawmakers mean? How does the global supply chain impact you? How is local…
Episodes
The Iowa Business PodcastScaleup in Iowa: Inside the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program with Jacki Boldt
Host Kaylee Williams sits down with Jacki Boldt, executive director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses in Iowa, to unpack how the free, 12‑week hybrid…
The Iowa Business PodcastThe reason young talent is leaving Iowa. And how to reverse it.
Iowa's young talent has been leaving the state for decades, but the "baby boomerang" gave Iowa employers a sense of peace. Iowans know leaving students will…
The Iowa Business PodcastInsurance in an Era of Possibilities: Julie Pearce on the Global Insurance Symposium
In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee welcomes Julie Pearce, co-chair of the 12th Global Insurance Symposium, to preview this year's event…
The Iowa Business PodcastShould marketers still focus on written content? Iowa Ai pro answers.
Follower numbers and web traffic aren't meaningful numbers anymore. Iowa CMO and Comms leads need to switch focus to AI search and control mind share, not…
The Iowa Business PodcastInhalable, Room-Temp, Needle-Free: Immuno‑Nanomed's Vaccine Moonshot
On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Dr. Balaji Narasimhan, CEO and founder of ImmunoNanoMed, to explore a moonshot innovation…
The Iowa Business PodcastWho's behind Iowa's new critical mineral "urban mining" operation?
Critical minerals are in high demand for US-based manufacturing, but access has become a pressing concern. Can a new Iowa startup solve the problem for the…
The Iowa Business PodcastUniting Iowa's Private Colleges: Dr. Paula Kueter on Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and AI in Northwest Iowa
On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Dr. Paula Kueter, professor at Morningside University and director of the Joan and Larry…
The Iowa Business PodcastKrista Martin from Novy on Building a Healthcare Venture Studio (and Fixing ER Scheduling)
On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Krista Martin, Partner at Novy, a healthcare-focused venture studio building software…
The Iowa Business PodcastPivoting in Biotech with Dr. Tony Vanden Bush of Syntherna
On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee Williams welcomes back Dr. Tony Vanden Bush, CEO of Syntherna, for a candid look at how the biotech…
The Iowa Business PodcastWelcoming the 12th GIA Cohort with Dan Israel
In this New Year's kickoff episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee welcomes back Dan Israel, Managing Director of the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA)…
The Iowa Business PodcastPoking Holes in Tradition: ReEnvision Ag's Seed Spike and the Future of Precision Planting
Jayson Ryner, founder and CEO of ReEnvision Ag and entrepreneurship professor at NIACC, explains the Seed Spike planter—the first ultra–low soil disturbance…
The Iowa Business PodcastBuilding an Entrepreneurial Culture at Drake University with Chase Spencer
Host Kaylee welcomes Drake University's Chase Spencer to the Iowa Tech Podcast from the Jethro's Barbecue Studio for a lively conversation about cultivating…
The Iowa Business PodcastMental Health, AI and Turning Tragedy into Purpose with Jeff Johnston of Brightn
In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee welcomes back Jeff Johnston, founder and CEO of Brighton, for a candid conversation about loss, purpose…
The Iowa Business PodcastAngels in the Krause (House) with Diana Wright
Host Kaylee welcomes back guest Diana Wright, Startup Community Builder at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, to recap the Iowa Angel Investor Summit. They…
The Iowa Business PodcastInside the Digital Transformation of Community Banking with Tara Seible
Tara Seible, founder of In the Green Marketing, joins the Iowa Tech Podcast to share how she transitioned from the traditional media world to launching a…
The Iowa Business PodcastThe Midwest Startup Taking on Billion-Dollar FMCs with Donuts and AI
On this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams welcomes Proaction CEO and co-founder Drake Bauer to unpack the startup's rebrand (formerly…
The Iowa Business PodcastTaking a Beat - Re-Envisioning the Iowa Tech Podcast
The Iowa Tech Podcast is hitting pause as host Kaylee Williams takes a step back to reflect on the journey so far and reimagine the future of the show. After…
The Iowa Business PodcastAn Interview with Paul MacDonald, the Cofounder & Managing Director of Bio Innovations Midwest
In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams dives into an insightful conversation with Paul MacDonald, co-founder and managing director of…
The Iowa Business PodcastUnlocking Academic Success: How Coltie Bridges the Graduate Education Gap with Innovative AI Solutions
The Iowa Tech podcast recently featured an insightful discussion with Anuj Sharma, the founder of Coltie, a tech company operating out of Ames, Iowa. Coltie…
The Iowa Business PodcastTriumph Over Tragedy: How a Cedar Rapids Startup is Revolutionizing Mental Wellness
The latest episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, hosted by Micah Walker, features a heartfelt and inspirational conversation with Jeffrey Johnson, the founder of…
The Iowa Business PodcastNavigating the Legislative Maze: How Legible AI is Revolutionizing Policy Engagement with Cutting-Edge Technology
The recent episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, hosted by Micah Walker, features an engaging conversation with Zach Krawiec from Legible AI. The podcast, recorded…
The Iowa Business PodcastTurning Pollution Into Profit: How PaniClean is Revolutionizing Water Treatment and Empowering Communities
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Micah Walker sits down with Joun Lee, the founder of PaniClean, a woman-owned company that originated from…
The Iowa Business PodcastFrom Dorm Rooms to Zoos: The Rise of Spock Sanctuary and the Revolutionary Nutri Cubes
The Iowa Tech Podcast, hosted by Micah Walker, recently featured an engaging episode with Cole and Cam from Spock Sanctuary, an exotic animal rescue startup…
The Iowa Business PodcastJoe Sweeney on Revolutionizing Ag Tech with BioAxis
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, hosted by Micah Walker, listeners are introduced to Joe Sweeney, a fractional leader from Jennings Kallen…
The Iowa Business PodcastRevolutionizing Agriculture Insurance: How Layer One AG is Using AI to Transform Farm Risk Assessment
In a recent episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Micah Walker welcomed Roberta from Layer One Ag, a promising startup in the agricultural insurance space, to…
The Iowa Business PodcastUnlocking Innovation: How Zymosense is Revolutionizing Enzyme Measurement with Cutting-Edge Technology
In a recent episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Micah Walker engaged in a compelling conversation with Nigel Reuel, the founder of Zymosense, a pioneering…
The Iowa Business PodcastHow Iowa's APEX Program is Shaping Young Entrepreneurs
The Iowa Tech podcast episode features an engaging conversation between host Micah Walker and guest Russell Goerend, a key figure in the Waukee APEX program…
The Iowa Business PodcastA Fellows Perspective of the Iowa Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Gabe Howard
In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Micah Walker welcomes Gabe Howard, the third fellow of the InnoVenture Iowa Fund, to discuss his experiences and…
The Iowa Business PodcastFrom Dorm Room Dreams to Startup Success: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Spirit at Iowa State with Megan Grettinger
The Iowa Tech Podcast, hosted by Micah Walker, recently featured an insightful discussion with Megan Grettinger, the Program Director of the Cystarters…
The Iowa Business PodcastCasmium: High School Innovators Revolutionizing Baseball Analytics
In a recent episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, hosted by Micah Walker, the spotlight was on Henry and Nikhil, co-founders of Casmium, a baseball analytics app…
The Iowa Business PodcastFrom Des Moines to Seattle: The Journey of Julio Delgadillo and BuoyClub
In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, Micah Walker takes over as host while Kaylee Williams is on maternity leave. Micah introduces Julio Delgadillo, an…
The Iowa Business PodcastSwineTech: Revolutionizing Pig Production with Matthew Rooda
In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams converses with Matthew Rooda, CEO and co-founder of SwineTech, about his entrepreneurial journey…
The Iowa Business PodcastEmbracing Cycles: Harnessing Female Empowerment and Entrepreneurship with Alyx Coble-Frakes
In this episode of The Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee Williams engages with Alyx Coble-Frakes, the founder and CEO of The Agenda, at the Jethro's Barbecue…
The Iowa Business PodcastHow AI is driving the future of healthcare with Dr. John Cromwell and Buddy Lyons of ENTAC Medical
In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee engages in an insightful conversation with Buddy Lyons and Dr. John Cromwell, the co-founders of ENTAC…
The Iowa Business PodcastFrom Venture Capitalist to Startup Founder of Pitchly with Ryan Gerhardy
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams sits down with Ryan Gerhardy, the co-founder and CEO of Pitchly, a company revolutionizing…
The Iowa Business PodcastBuilding real customer relationships with Lana Fox, CEO & Co-Founder of ClinicNote
In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams welcomes Lana Fox, co-founder and CEO of ClinicNote, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey…
The Iowa Business PodcastFrom ultra-marathons to urban farming: how to build a resilient startup with Clayton Mooney
In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviews Clayton Mooney, the Co-Founder and Chief Farmer at Clayton Farms, discussing his…
The Iowa Business PodcastThe impact of global tariffs on one Iowa startup with Russel Karim
In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviews Russel Karim, CEO and Founder of SourceEazy, about his entrepreneurial journey and…
The Iowa Business PodcastBuilding Iowa startups with Curt Nelson and Ben Clark of the Entrepreneurial Development Center
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee interviews Curt Nelson, President and CEO of the Entrepreneurial Development Center (EDC), and Ben…
The Iowa Business PodcastAn Interview with Clair Williams-Vavra, Winner of Startup Weekend DSM
The latest episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, hosted by Kaylee Williams, comes to life from the Jethro's Barbecue Studio in the East Village, where Kaylee chats…
The Iowa Business PodcastLooking back on the 2025 Startup Weekend Des Moines with co-organizer Colleen Kinsey
The Iowa Tech podcast, hosted by Kaylee, is a vibrant exploration of the startup ecosystem in Des Moines, Iowa. Recorded from the unique atmosphere of the…
The Iowa Business PodcastUnlocking the Future of Real Estate: How Emigrait's AI is Revolutionizing Home Buying Predictions
This episode of the Iowa Tech podcast features Ehrich Pakala, co-founder and CEO of Emigrait, a software company based in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Join us as we…
The Iowa Business PodcastA new coworking space hits Des Moines with Levi Cermak at Elevator
In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviews Levi Cermak, the Vice President of Revenue at Elevator, a new co-warehousing space in…
The Iowa Business PodcastUnlocking the Future: Dive into Crypto, Blockchain, and Decentralization with Scott Herren on the Iowa Tech Podcast
Kaylee Williams, the host of the Iowa Tech podcast, welcomes Scott Herren to the studio, who is a notable figure in the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Iowa…
The Iowa Business PodcastFrom Bootstrapping to Big Business: Levi Rosol's Journey with We Write Code
Levi Rosol, the CEO and Founder of We Write Code, has had a remarkable journey in the tech industry, spanning over 20 years. His experience encompasses a…
The Iowa Business PodcastBuilding a MedTech Giant in Iowa with Dr. Melissa Bates
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Melissa Bates, CEO and founder of LSF…
The Iowa Business PodcastInnovation and Impact: Laney Kraus-Tadeo on Entrepreneurship and the Arts
In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviews Laney Kraus-Taddeo, the founder and CEO of ActRightHere. They discuss Laney's…
The Iowa Business PodcastNavigating Entrepreneurship in the Iowa Tech Scene with Force Fitters
In a recent episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams sat down with Justin Schoen, the CEO and co-founder of Force Fitters, to discuss his…
The Iowa Business PodcastFrom Accidental Entrepreneur to Tech Trailblazer: Alyssa Nolte's Journey
In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviews Alyssa Nolte, CEO and founder of TruVue, a company that emerged from an innovative…
The Iowa Business PodcastEntrepreneurial Journey and Triumphs of Repaint Studios
In a recent episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams sat down with Billie Asmus, CEO and founder of Repaint Studios, to discuss her…
The Iowa Business PodcastNavigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape: An Insightful Journey with Micah Walker
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams engages in a compelling conversation with Micah Walker, an analyst at the InnoVenture Iowa…
The Iowa Business PodcastNavigating Tech and Innovation in Iowa: A Conversation with Kelley McManus
In the Iowa Tech podcast episode, Kaylee Williams interviews Kelley McManus, the Managing Director of P3 + Uplift. Kelley shares her journey from growing up in…
The Iowa Business PodcastZero to Acquired: the PicklePlay Story with Blake Renaud
In the lively realm of entrepreneurship, Blake Renaud stands as a testament to the power of vision and perseverance. Based in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Blake embarked…
The Iowa Business PodcastBuilding the World's Biggest Company with Brad Dwyer, CTO and Co-Founder of Roboflow
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Brad Dwyer, the Co-Founder and CTO of Roboflow, to delve into the exciting world of…
The Iowa Business PodcastNavigating Innovation and Talent in the Iowa InsurTech Landscape
The Iowa Tech Podcast episode featuring Jim Lewis, the Executive Director of the Vaughan Institute for Risk Management and Insurance at the University of Iowa…
The Iowa Business PodcastEmpowering Iowa: Katie Patterson's Journey in Tech and Entrepreneurship
The Iowa Tech Podcast, hosted by Kaylee, featured Katie Patterson, the founder and CEO of Happy Medium, a strategic business agency that she started in 2011…
The Iowa Business PodcastWhitney Warne: Using the Enneagram to Lead Your Business
In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviews Whitney Warne about her journey in entrepreneurship and her innovative work in…
The Iowa Business PodcastThe State of Innovation in Iowa: A Conversation with Brian Waller, President of TAI
In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee interviews Brian Waller, CEO of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI). Brian shares his journey from…
The Iowa Business PodcastJoel Harris: CEO and Co-Founder of Genvax Technologies
In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee welcomes Joel Harris, CEO and co-founder of Genvax Technologies. Joel shares his journey from growing up…
The Iowa Business PodcastAre accelerators dead?
In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee interviews Dan Israel from the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) about his work in supporting…