Iowa Tech Podcast
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Joel Harris: CEO and Co-Founder of Genvax Technologies
The Iowa Tech Podcast, hosted by Kaylee, features an interview with Joel Harris, CEO and co-founder of Genvax Technologies. Joel shares insights about his journey into entrepreneurship and how he transitioned from the venture capital side to founding Genvax. He details his upbringing as the son of veterinarians, his education in economics, and how he…
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Are accelerators dead?
In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, Kaylee interviews Dan Israel from the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) to discuss the unique role and success of the accelerator in Iowa’s tech ecosystem. Dan shares insights into his background, highlighting his transition from large corporate organizations to leading the GIA. He emphasizes the importance of innovation…
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A Better World: Pyrone Systems and the Global Impact of Bioscience Innovations
In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, Kaylee Williams, the host and Investment Director at InnoVenture Iowa, interviews Dr. Alex Hutagalung, CEO and co-founder of Pyrone Systems. The podcast explores the company’s innovative work in developing a new natural insecticide called Pyronz, which is designed to combat insecticide resistance in mosquitoes and other pests.…
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The University of Iowa is Making Waves: UI Ventures with Chris Parker
The Iowa Tech Podcast, hosted by Kaylee Williams, Director of InnoVenture Iowa, featured an insightful conversation with Chris Parker, Associate Director of UI Ventures. The episode delved into UI Ventures’ role in supporting Iowa’s tech innovation ecosystem, particularly in the areas of biotech, med tech, and life sciences. Parker shared his journey from earning a…
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Meet Your Innoventure Challenge Judges!
The Iowa Tech podcast welcomes listeners to a new episode featuring host Kaylee Williams and guests Adrienne Greenwald and Bernie Stone, who are judges for the Innoventure Challenge. The episode focuses on how startups can present compelling applications for the challenge, emphasizing the importance of clarity and adherence to guidelines. The judges share insights on…
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Understanding the Fundraising Landscape with Charlie Cuddy
In this episode, Kaylee Williams sits down with Charlie Cuddy, the Managing Partner at Move VC and Executive Director of the Nebraska Startup Academy, to explore his journey from teaching high school math and computer science to becoming a venture capitalist. Charlie opens up about the inspiration behind Move Venture Capital, an early-stage venture fund…
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A Veteran of the Des Moines’ Startup Community, John Jackovin
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviews John Jackovin, Executive Director of BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator, about his extensive experience in the Des Moines startup ecosystem. John recounts his journey from founding his first company in 2000 to his current role, including the lessons learned from his ventures, such as…
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How to Raise Venture Capital with Liz Keehner
On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, we welcome Liz Keehner from Next Level Ventures to discuss her journey and insights into the venture capital (VC) industry. Liz shares her background, starting from her upbringing in Iowa, education in finance and entrepreneurship, and her venture capital experience in Austin, Texas, before returning to Iowa.…
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From Founding to Funding: Kirps on Building WorkHound and Shaping Iowa’s Startup Scene
In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, we welcome Andrew Kirpalani (affectionately known as “Kirps” in the Des Moines startup community), a seasoned entrepreneur and skilled technologist to discuss his journey and insights into building a successful startup company and flourishing in an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Kirps, who graduated from Iowa State with a background…
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Building a Biotech Startup with Dr. Tony Vanden Bush CEO of Syntherna
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Tony Vanden Bush, CEO of Syntherna explains the intricacies of biotech entrepreneurship, the challenges of scaling scientific discoveries, the biotech commercialization process, and the leadership lessons learned along the way. With a strong background in biochemistry and immunology, Dr. Vanden Bush has traversed a unique path, from academia to becoming…