Iowa Tech Podcast
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Triumph Over Tragedy: How a Cedar Rapids Startup is Revolutionizing Mental Wellness
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Micah Walker engages in a compelling conversation with Jeffrey Johnson from Brightn, discussing the impactful narrative behind Brightn’s inception and its mission in the mental wellness space. Jeffrey shares his personal journey, which was deeply affected by the tragic loss of his son Seth and…
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Navigating the Legislative Maze: How Legible AI is Revolutionizing Policy Engagement with Cutting-Edge Technology
In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Micah Walker engages in a conversation with Zack Krawiec, co-founder of Legible AI, a pioneering AI-native policy intelligence platform. The discussion kicks off with Zack sharing his background, highlighting how he and his co-founder, Casey, initially met while working as legislative interns at the Iowa State…
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Turning Pollution Into Profit: How PaniClean is Revolutionizing Water Treatment and Empowering Communities
The latest episode of the Iowa Tech podcast features a conversation between host Micah and Joun Lee, the founder of PaniClean. The podcast begins with Micah introducing Joun, who participated in the Momentum Mixer event, a gathering designed to connect founders with investors and offer feedback on business ideas. Joun, the founder of the woman-owned…
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From Dorm Rooms to Zoos: The Rise of Spock Sanctuary and the Revolutionary Nutri Cubes
The latest episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, hosted by Micah, features an insightful conversation with Cole and Cam Reiman from Spock Sanctuary. The episode dives into the origins, challenges, and innovations of Spock Sanctuary, an Iowa State startup focused on reptile rescue and care. The journey began with adopting a chameleon and realizing the…
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Joe Sweeney on Revolutionizing Ag Tech with BioAxis
The latest episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, hosted by Micah Walker, features Joe from BioAxis, a fractional leader with Jennings Kallen Advisory. The discussion, recorded at the Jethro’s Barbecue Studio, delves into Joe’s journey into fractional leadership and his work with BioAxis and other startups in the Midwest. Joe shares his background, growing up…
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How Layer 1 Ag is Using AI to Transform Farm Risk Assessment
In the recent episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Micah Walker, broadcasting from the Jethro’s Barbecue Studio, welcomed Roberta Leão from Layer 1 Agriculture Inc., a promising startup in the agricultural insurance sector. Layer 1 Ag is pioneering new methodologies in assessing farm-level risk using AI-powered tools, focusing on a reimagined approach to crop…
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Unlocking Innovation: How Zymosense is Revolutionizing Enzyme Measurement with Cutting-Edge Technology
Nigel Reuel, a founder from Iowa State University, joined the Iowa Tech podcast to discuss his venture, Zymosense. Zymosense aims to revolutionize enzyme activity measurement with its cutting-edge sensor technology. Enzymes, which are proteins performing catalytic steps, are crucial in various industries, and Zymosense’s technology offers a sustainable way to conduct materials-based research by directly…
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How Iowa’s APEX Program is Shaping Young Entrepreneurs
The Iowa Tech podcast, hosted by Micah, features an insightful conversation with Russell Goerend, a key figure in the Waukee APEX program. The episode dives into the innovative educational approaches at the Waukee Innovation and Learning Center (WILC) in Waukee, a rapidly growing suburb of Des Moines, Iowa. The APEX program, which stands for Aspiring…
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A 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 insights into venture capital and the Iowa entrepreneurial ecosystem. Gabe shares his background, growing up in a small town outside Rockford, Illinois, and eventually attending Drake University in…
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From Dorm Room Dreams to Startup Success: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Spirit at Iowa State with Megan Grettinger
The Iowa Tech podcast, hosted by Micah Walker, features a conversation with Megan, the program director of the Cystarters business accelerator at Iowa State University. The podcast aims to provide insights into the Cystarters program and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem at Iowa State. Megan shares her journey into entrepreneurship, which began as a student at…