Iowa Tech Podcast
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From Bootstrapping to Big Business: Levi Rosol’s Journey with We Write Code
In a recent episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviewed Levi Rosol, the CEO and founder of We Write Code. Levi, who has over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, shared insights about his career journey and the evolution of his company. Initially, Levi’s company focused heavily on startups due…
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Building a MedTech Giant in Iowa with Dr. Melissa Bates
IIn this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviews Dr. Melissa Bates, CEO and founder of LSF Medical Solutions, about her journey from academia to entrepreneurship and the development of her flagship product, Pneumero. Dr. Bates, originally from Los Angeles, recounts her academic path, which included studying at the University of California…
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Innovation and Impact: Laney Kraus-Tadeo on Entrepreneurship and the Arts
In a lively episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams engages with Laney Kraus-Taddeo, the innovative founder and CEO of Act Write Here. Laney shares her fascinating journey, starting with her participation in a Techstars Startup Weekend, which was pivotal in the birth of her company. She recounts how she stumbled upon the…
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Navigating Entrepreneurship in the Iowa Tech Scene with Force Fitters
In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviews Justin Schoen, the CEO and co-founder of Force Fitters, a company specializing in corporate and safety apparel. Justin, a native of West Des Moines, has been part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Des Moines for over a decade. He began his career in…
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From Accidental Entrepreneur to Tech Trailblazer: Alyssa Nolte’s Journey
In a recent episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviewed Alyssa Nolte, CEO and founder of TruVue, who shared her entrepreneurial journey. Alyssa described herself as an “accidental entrepreneur,” diverging from her initial corporate career plans after being captivated by a professor’s eye-tracking technology at the University of Northern Iowa. Despite having…
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Entrepreneurial Journey and Triumphs of Repaint Studios
In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviews Billie Asmus, CEO and founder of Repaint Studios, who recently won the $100,000 InnoVenture Challenge. Billie shares her entrepreneurial journey, explaining how her frustration with disposable paint tray liners led her to invent the Repaint Tray, a reusable silicone paint tray with a…
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Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape: An Insightful Journey with Micah Walker
In the first episode of 2025 of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviews Micah Walker, an analyst at the InnoVenture Iowa Fund. Micah shares his entrepreneurial journey, which began at a young age due to his desire to create shoes for people with flat feet. Raised in a family with a real estate…
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Navigating Tech and Innovation in Iowa
In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams engages in a conversation with Kelley McManus, the Managing Director of P3+ Uplift, to explore her journey and insights into the tech industry. Kelley shares her background, highlighting her upbringing in Iowa and her unconventional path into the tech world, which she describes as…
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Zero to Acquired: the PicklePlay Story with Blake Renaud
In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee interviews Blake Renaud, the founder of PicklePlay, a startup capitalizing on the global popularity of pickleball. Blake, based in Cedar Falls, Iowa, discusses her journey as an entrepreneur, starting with her casual involvement in pickleball which led to identifying several pain points in the sport.…
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Building the World’s Biggest Company with Brad Dwyer, CTO and Co-Founder of Roboflow
In a recent episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee welcomed Brad Dwyer, CTO and co-founder of Roboflow, to discuss the company’s journey and the future of AI. Roboflow specializes in enhancing camera intelligence through AI, transforming unstructured pixel data into structured information. Brad, who has been with the company since its inception from…