Iowa Tech Podcast

Iowa Tech Podcast

Iowa Tech Podcast

Episodes 70
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Aug 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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38%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to the Iowa Tech Podcast, your gateway to the vibrant world of technology and innovation right here in Iowa. Each week, we dive into the dynamic landscape of Iowa's tech industry, showcasing the brilliant minds, groundbreaking startups, and transformative ideas that are shaping the future. Join our host, Kaylee Williams, as we sit down with tech entrepreneurs, industry experts, and thought leaders who are driving change and pushing boundaries in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to agtech and clean energy. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a budding innovator, or simply tech-curious, the Iowa Tech Podcast offers insider insights, inspiring stories, and practical advice to keep you at the forefront of the digital revolution. Tune in to explore how Iowa is making waves on the global tech stage and discover how you can be a part of this exciting journey.

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Recent Episodes

Building products people touch (and having fun doing it) with Derek Brooks

Mar 24, 2026 33m

Des Moines-based technologist and builder, Derek Brooks has a career that spans Fortune 100 roles, scrappy startups, and high-stakes political tech for the Obama campaign. Broox, as his friends know…

Building Siouxland's Startup Ecosystem with Anastasia Williams (Iowa's West Coast Initiative)

Mar 17, 2026 31m

Host Kaylee welcomes Anastasia Williams, the entrepreneurial community navigator at Iowa's West Coast Initiative, for a candid look at building a rural startup ecosystem across Monona, Plymouth, and…

Inside ISU's Startup Continuum: From Startup Factory to Iowa G2M with Hannah Kirkendall

Mar 10, 2026 21m

Host Kaylee Williams welcomes ISU Startup Continuum program manager Hannah Kirkendall to the Iowa Tech Podcast from the Jethro's Barbecue Studio (yes, the giant Jethro cutout still looms). Hannah…

Building Rural Iowa's Startup Ecosystem: Iowa SBDC's Kelly Prickett on Community Colleges, Venture School, and AI

Mar 03, 2026 39m

On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee welcomes Kelly Prickett, Regional SBDC Director and Director of Economic Development and Entrepreneurship at Indian Hills Community College.…

Scaleup in Iowa: Inside the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program with Jacki Boldt

Feb 24, 2026 22m

Host Kaylee Williams sits down with Jacki Boldt, executive director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses in Iowa, to unpack how the free, 12‑week hybrid program helps established small businesses…

Insurance in an Era of Possibilities: Julie Pearce on the Global Insurance Symposium

Feb 17, 2026 30m

In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee welcomes Julie Pearce, co-chair of the 12th Global Insurance Symposium, to preview this year's event happening April 14–15 at the Iowa Events…

Inhalable, Room-Temp, Needle-Free: Immuno‑Nanomed's Vaccine Moonshot

Feb 10, 2026 27m

On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Dr. Balaji Narasimhan, CEO and founder of ImmunoNanoMed, to explore a moonshot innovation: a dry-powder, needle-free vaccine…

Uniting Iowa's Private Colleges: Dr. Paula Kueter on Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and AI in Northwest Iowa

Feb 03, 2026 38m

On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Dr. Paula Kueter, professor at Morningside University and director of the Joan and Larry Arnold Entrepreneurship Center. Paula…

Krista Martin from Novy on Building a Healthcare Venture Studio (and Fixing ER Scheduling)

Jan 27, 2026 39m

On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Krista Martin, Partner at Novy, a healthcare-focused venture studio building software companies from the ground up. Krista shares…

Pivoting in Biotech with Dr. Tony Vanden Bush of Syntherna

Jan 20, 2026 35m

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.…

Welcoming the 12th GIA Cohort with Dan Israel

Jan 14, 2026 28m

In this New Year's kickoff episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee welcomes back Dan Israel, Managing Director of the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA), to preview their most international…

Poking Holes in Tradition: ReEnvision Ag's Seed Spike and the Future of Precision Planting

Dec 23, 2025 36m

Jayson Ryner, founder and CEO of ReEnvision Ag and entrepreneurship professor at NIACC, explains the Seed Spike planter—the first ultra–low soil disturbance planter built for the soil-health era. 🗞️…

Building an Entrepreneurial Culture at Drake University with Chase Spencer

Dec 16, 2025 26m

Host Kaylee welcomes Drake University's Chase Spencer to the Iowa Tech Podcast from the Jethro's Barbecue Studio for a lively conversation about cultivating entrepreneurs in Iowa. Chase shares his…

Mental Health, AI and Turning Tragedy into Purpose with Jeff Johnston of Brightn

Dec 09, 2025 40m

In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee welcomes back Jeff Johnston, founder and CEO of Brighton, for a candid conversation about loss, purpose, and building a mental wellness company.…

Angels in the Krause (House) with Diana Wright

Nov 25, 2025 27m

Host Kaylee welcomes back guest Diana Wright, Startup Community Builder at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, to recap the Iowa Angel Investor Summit. They cover what angel investing is, when…

Inside the Digital Transformation of Community Banking with Tara Seible

Nov 18, 2025 29m

Tara Seible, founder of In the Green Marketing, joins the Iowa Tech Podcast to share how she transitioned from the traditional media world to launching a fast-growing digital agency serving community…

The Midwest Startup Taking on Billion-Dollar FMCs with Donuts and AI

Sep 30, 2025 42m

On this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams welcomes Proaction CEO and co-founder Drake Bauer to unpack the startup's rebrand (formerly Flete) and its mission to modernize fleet…

Taking a Beat - Re-Envisioning the Iowa Tech Podcast

Sep 16, 2025 2m

The Iowa Tech Podcast is hitting pause as host Kaylee Williams takes a step back to reflect on the journey so far and reimagine the future of the show. After many conversations with founders,…

An Interview with Paul MacDonald, the Cofounder & Managing Director of Bio Innovations Midwest

Sep 09, 2025 29m

In this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams dives into an insightful conversation with Paul MacDonald, co-founder and managing director of the Bio Innovations Midwest conference.…

Unlocking Academic Success: How Coltie Bridges the Graduate Education Gap with Innovative AI Solutions

Sep 02, 2025 32m

The Iowa Tech podcast recently featured an insightful discussion with Anuj Sharma, the founder of Coltie, a tech company operating out of Ames, Iowa. Coltie aims to enhance the academic experience…

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