Iowa Tech Podcast
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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…
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How to Get to Your First $1M in ARR with Emily Steele of The Hummingbirds
In our first podcast interview, Emily Steele, CEO & Co-Founder of The Hummingbirds, explains how to get your first $1M in ARR. Her SaaS startup that connects hyper-local social media enthusiasts and influencers with their favorite local brands to increase sales. Steele shares the story behind her company, which harnesses the power of word-of-mouth marketing…