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Iowa eyesore becomes iconic spot. Meet the The Ingersoll fixer
The drive down Ingersoll avenue is a juxtaposition of new and trendy, but also rundown and gross. But this month, with the launch of The Ingersoll that brand is finally behind us. Steve Peters, co-owner of The Ingersoll,…
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A healthcare-focused venture studio based in Iowa
Host Kaylee welcomes Krista Martin, Partner at Novy (Novy Ventures), a healthcare-focused venture studio based in Iowa. Krista shares her path from product management and growth leadership in Iowa and Indianapolis to hands-on company building at a studio—crediting…
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Weather, farming, & science. Talking with, not at, people
Dr. Justin Glisan, Iowa’s state climatologist, discusses how weather and climate data shape agriculture, infrastructure, and public safety across the state with David Geiger. Glisan describes the role of the state climatologist as the custodian of Iowa’s 153-year…
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Knowing the Difference Between Personal Injury VS Worker’s Compensation.
While both worker’s compensation and personal injury involve getting compensation for an injury, the systems are built on opposite logic. Workers’ Compensation is a social “safety net” for employees, while Personal Injury is a legal “battle” to hold…
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Cyclists from everywhere are coming, but will the town capitalize?
20% of cyclists coming to Ankeny aren’t from Iowa. The economic potential cyclists bring is estimated to be in the billions, but currently each stay only brings $250 in economic activity. Derek Lord, Ankeny economic development director explains…
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Pivoting 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 startup has navigated a shifting market. Since their last chat…
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“Tricking” Seeds Into Perfect Emergence With Bio Gel
How do you “trick” seeds into perfect emergence? Brandon Meiners of Midwestern BioAg knows a thing or two about it. He discusses soil health, regenerative agriculture, and next-generation seed treatment technology that uses “bio gel?” Meiners explains that…
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Functional medicine doctor on new food pyramid: results are obvious.
Many Iowans suffer from chronic health issues with 37% suffering form obesity. Will the new “MAHA” food pyramid actually help? The answer is yes, according to Dr. Rachel Poll. Poll is a functional medicine doctor at Delta Health…
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Welcoming the 12th GIA Cohort with Dan Israel
Host Kaylee kicks off the New Year on the Iowa Tech Podcast from Jethro’s Barbecue Studio with guest Dan Israel, Managing Director of the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA). The GIA has just begun its 100-day program for its…
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First-generation Farming Takes Grit, Flexibility, and “Happy Accidents.”
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger talks with Alyssa Yoder-McClary of Canaan Farms about how value-added agriculture works. Alyssa shares how building a specialty farm business requires grit, open-mindedness, and sometimes a few…
