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Welcome to Iowa Innovation, the weekly podcast that will introduce you to new ideas, new tools, and the lessons learned from real Iowa innovators. Join a rotating cast of expert hosts from NewBoCo every Wednesday as they talk with the best innovators, educators, and entrepreneurs Iowa has to offer. So get those ideas off of the whiteboard and accelerate your growth with Iowa Innovation! For more information, visit https://IowaInnovation.org. This podcast is powered by NewBoCo.
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On Today's Episode: In the finale of Season 4, hosts Anthony Betters Jr. and Rob Merritt sit down with the sponsors of Season 4, Van Meter. Specifically, they chat with Danielle Monthei, Community Impact Manager, and Gavin Palma, Systems Engineer. The group digs into the inner works of Van Meter, why they sponsored the show and how they give back t…
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On Today's Episode: To celebrate the 50th episode of the Iowa Innovation podcast, Anthony and Rob reminisce with Jennifer Smith, creator and season host of the podcast. The group is also joined by Jourdan McChesney, Director of Events with NewBoCo, to discuss EntreFEST and all of the amazing projects NewBoCo creates. Welcome to Iowa Innovation, the…
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On Today's Episode: Anthony and Rob are once again joined by Samantha Dahlby, Director of K-12 Education at NewBoCo, and Andy Fielder, K-12 Student Program Coordinator. This time, the group discusses NewBoCo's work in K-12 education and how they're leading the charge in new education initiatives. Welcome to Iowa Innovation, the weekly podcast that …
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On Today's Episode: Anthony Betters Jr. and Rob Merritt are joined in the studio by Mike Heaton, Director of Development with NewBoCo, and Alex Taylor, Managing Director of the Iowa Startup Accelerator, to discuss the entrepreneurial ecosystem NewBoCo is building in Iowa and how their work and resources may benefit others. Welcome to Iowa Innovatio…
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On Today's Episode: Anthony Betters Jr. and Rob Merritt are joined in the studio by Kaitlin Byers, Capital Access Manager of Kiva Iowa, and Tone Da Boss, Founder of the Iowa Music Awards and CEO of T1 Entertainment. Tone shares his experiences applying for a Kiva loan and Kaitlin walks everyone through the unique ways Kiva is helping entrepreneurs …
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On Today's Episode: Anthony and Rob are joined by Samantha Dahlby, Director of K-12 Education at NewBoCo, and Andy Fielder, K-12 Student Program Coordinator, to discuss the Future City Competition and some of the innovation they're seeing from the leaders of tomorrow. Learn more about the Future City Competition at futurecity.org. Welcome to Iowa I…
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On Today's Episode: Anthony and Rob are joined by Melissa Silver and Craig Barkley of DeltaV Code School, Iowa's premier tech boot camp. Learn more about DeltaV at deltavcodeschool.com. Welcome to Iowa Innovation, the weekly podcast that will introduce you to new ideas, new tools, and the lessons learned from real Iowa innovators. Join hosts from N…
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On Today's Episode: Anthony and Rob are joined by John Foster, Community Manager of The Vault Co-Working Space, and Jordan Bergren, Freelance Animator and Founder of Simplate.io (and member of The Vault Co-Working Space!). The group discuss Jordan's work and the many benefits of Co-Working spaces for today's professionals! Learn more about The Vaul…
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On Today's Episode: Anthony and Rob are joined by Alex Taylor, Managing Director of the Iowa Startup Accelerator, to chat with special guest Liz Hubing, Senior Director of Workforce and Business Innovation with Greater Iowa City, Inc., the newly merged entity comprised previously of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Iowa City Area Deve…
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This episode was recorded live from the Cedar Rapids Public Library on Monday, October 9th, 2023 as part of the first Mayor's Youth Conference. Welcome back for Season 4 of Iowa Innovation, Powered by NewBoCo! On today's episode, hosts Anthony Betters Jr. and Rob Merritt sit down with Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell to discuss her first Mayor'…
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Iowa Innovation is back for Season 4! Hosts Anthony Betters Jr. and Rob Merritt are pulling back the curtain on NewBoCo and giving you an inside look at how the organization is impacting the community. NEW: Season 4 now features video! Make sure to visit NewBo.Co or NewBoCo's various social media platforms to see more. Welcome to Iowa Innovation, t…
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On Today's Episode: Hosts Anthony and Rob sit down with Dr. Tawana Grover, the new Superintendent of Schools for the Cedar Rapids Community School District. The group explore how (and why) she came to settle in Iowa, what she sees as the challenges before her in this role, and Dr. Grover shares a call to action for everyone in our community. Learn …
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On Today's Episode: Hosts Anthony and Jessica are joined by Karim Malek, Director of the Virtual Soldier Research Program at the University of Iowa, as well as Major General Retired Stewart Wallace. The duo share with our hosts their work on the Virtual Soldier project, including how this program has the capacity to change the world, why Wallace wo…
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On Today's Episode: Hosts Anthony and Rob are joined by Rachel Hahn, Strategic Advisor for CIRAS from Iowa State, and Sydney Reickhoff, CEO and Co-Owner of Almost Famous Popcorn Company. The duo share the story of how Almost Famous Popcorn Company became the company it is today, including being named one of the Corridor's Fastest Growing Companies …
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On Today's Episode: Hosts Anthony and Jessica are joined by Brian Glick, Co-Founder of Revival Theatre Company, a professional theatre company in Cedar Rapids that is devoted to producing excellence in musical theatre while creating a passionate and creative environment. The group explores what it takes to run a musical theatre company in today's m…
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On Today's Episode: Hosts Anthony and Jessica are joined by Anthony Arrington, Managing Partner of Top Rank and host of the Diversity Straight Up podcast. Anthony shares how Top Rank is changing the game as a recruitment firm focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity, as well as a look inside his life as a consultant and diversity leader. Learn…
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On Today's Episode: Hosts Anthony Betters and Rob Merritt sit down with Monica Vernon, Executive Director of The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia, a Main Street Iowa Community representing the businesses and activities in two of Cedar Rapids' most vibrant neighborhoods. The group digs into what The District is working on, including their ico…
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On today's episode, NewBoCo Hosts Anthony Betters and Jessica Abdoney sit down with Ally Schmidt, Business Development Coordinator for Bio::Neos, Inc. Ally shares her experience as an alum of NewBoCo's GirlsCode++ program, how she connected through EntreFest, and how she is helping others overcome imposter syndrome through compassion. Welcome to Io…
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On today's episode, NewBoCo Hosts Anthony Betters and Rob Merritt sit down with Jess Faber, UI/UX Developer for NewBoCo Studios, to discuss the ins and outs of app development and the exciting new things NewBoCo Studios is bringing to life! Learn more about NewBoCo Studios at newbo.co/studios. Welcome to Iowa Innovation, the weekly podcast that wil…
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On today's episode, NewBoCo Hosts Anthony Betters and Jessica Abdoney are live from the stage of The Englert Theatre as part of EntreFEST 2023! They sit down with guest Debbie Durham, Director of the Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Department of Economic Development. The group discusses everything from the appeal of living in Iowa to MySpace. L…
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On today's episode, NewBoCo Hosts Anthony Betters and Jessica Abdoney sit down with Emily Stochl, Host and Creator of the Pre-Loved Podcast, a weekly interview show about rad vintage style with guests you'll want to go thrifting with! The group explores the Fabric Act, the 90-Day Challenge, and dig into the pros and cons of fast fashion. They also …
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Hosts Anthony Betters and Jessica Abdoney sit down with Tiffany O'Donnell, Mayor of Cedar Rapids. The group hits on a little bit of everything, including how her family influenced her to run for mayor, how her background in journalism taught her the power of story, and how she's working to make sure Cedar Rapids passes the vibe check. Keep up with …
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This week, hosts Anthony Betters and Rob Merritt sit down with Ryan Shenefelt, Account Manager/Education and Innovation Lead for de Novo Marketing. The group opens with a discussion about holiday catalogues and grows into an exploration about how everything is marketing, from the flow of the grocery store to this very podcast. The conversation also…
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This week, hosts Anthony Betters and Jessica Abdoney sit down with Regenia Bailey, previous mayor of Iowa City and the founder of Bailey Leadership Initiative. The group chats about how Regenia's stint as mayor influenced her leadership style and how she navigated the flood of 2008, ideas behind messaging and communications for nonprofits, and the …
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This week, hosts Anthony Betters and Rob Merritt sit down with Zack Kucharski, Executive Editor of The Gazette. The group chats about how media needs to continually reinvent itself, how they navigated the Pandemic and Derecho, touch on diversity and inclusivity at The Gazette, and dig deep into how Artificial Intelligence is changing the game. Welc…
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Welcome to a brand new season of the Iowa Innovation Podcast, powered by NewBoCo! This week, hosts Anthony Betters and Jessica Abdoney sit down with Malia Gudenkauf, the entrepreneur behind LM Finance, to discuss why she left a comfortable corporate job to pursue her passions, why she sees herself as the "Financial Interpreter", why compound intere…
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Welcome to Season 3 of Iowa Innovation, hosted by Anthony Betters and Jessica Abdoney from NewBoCo! Welcome to Iowa Innovation, the weekly podcast that will introduce you to new ideas, new tools, and the lessons learned from real Iowa innovators. Join hosts from NewBoCo every Wednesday as they talk with the best innovators, educators, and entrepren…
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Join hosts Rob Merritt and Aaron Horn sit down with Robert Abbott, Founder and Executive Director of Innovate 120. The group discusses Innovate 120's humble beginnings, how they're retro-fitting an old bank building to meet their needs, and how they're prioritizing their community. To learn more about Innovate 120, visit innovate120.org. You can al…
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Join hosts Rob Merritt and David Tominsky as they sit down with David Hayes, President of Coe College. The group explore how Coe College and NewBoCo are working together to offer innovative opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs at Coe College through its C3 (Creativity, Community, and Careers) program, and David Hayes also shares some insight in…
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Join hosts Rob Merritt and Jessica Abdoney as they explore the innovation of love with Cat Cantrill, founder of the Cedar Rapids-based company The Agency, a modern matchmaking service. Cat shares how she fell backwards into this line of work, how she's uniquely qualified to find success in this space, how she's innovating with unique opportunities …
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Join hosts Stacey Teltser and Samantha Dahlby as they talk with UX developer Jessica Bertling. The trio explore what it has meant for them to hold jobs in the tech industry as women, the numerous opportunities out there in this field, some of the stigmas of working in this space, and even being a parent in tech. The group also discusses GirlsCode++…
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Join host Rob Merritt as he sits down with Eric Engelmann, prior Executive Director of NewBoCo and current Partner at ISA Ventures. Rob and Eric discuss an exciting development at ISA Ventures, Eric shares advice for startups looking to raise capital, and they explore how ISA Ventures is trying to help businesses grow (and maybe even stay) in Iowa.…
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Join hosts Rob Merritt and Dan Tuuri as they sit down with Aaron Warner, CEO of ProCircular. ProCircular is a cybersecurity and compliance firm providing guidance to organizations looking to improve their security readiness and address the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats. Aaron shares some surprising stories from his time in cybersecurity,…
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Join hosts Jessica Abdoney and Anthony Betters as they sit down with Clayton Mooney of Clayton Farms, the company building indoor, direct-to-consumer farms. Clayton discusses how they're trying to be the "John Deere for Indoor Farming", how they are reinventing what farming actually is, and why taking inspiration from Disney and Epcot has been so i…
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Join hosts Rob Merritt and Anthony Betters as they talk with Amanda Pasket, Founder of The Visual Element. Amanda shares stories about her work building The Visual Element, a graphic design company based in Fayette, Iowa that aims to drive sustainable growth by creating a community of entrepreneurs. Amanda also shares why she decided to start a ser…
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Join hosts Rob Merritt and Kaitlin Byers as they sit down with Meggie of Megglam Boutique, the local clothing and accessories store in Cedar Rapids focused on offering African wear to introduce the local community to her culture. For more on Megglam Boutique, visit megglamboutique.com. For more on Kiva, visit newbo.co/kiva Season Two of Iowa Innova…
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Join hosts Rob Merritt and Jessica Abdoney as they sit down and talk with Alyx Coble-Frakes, founder of The Agenda., the planner app that aims to help women and menstruators sync their work and life tasks with their cycle. To learn more about the app, visit TheAgendaPeriod.com. To learn more and to support the WeFunder campaign, visit wefunder.com/…
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Join hosts Rob Merritt and Jessica Abdoney as they sit down and talk with Jennifer Murphy, previous host of this very podcast! Jennifer now works with Bunker Labs, a local hub for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs that offers development, funding, and networking opportunities. To learn more about Bunker Labs, visit bunkerlabs.org/des-moines…
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Join hosts Rob Merritt and Samantha Dahlby as they talk about the Montessori method of teaching with Marcia Hughes, Head of School for the Cedar Valley Montessori School. The group will discuss how this method of teaching can help kids learn at their own pace, how it may offer more opportunities for students with "exceptionalities", and why innovat…
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Join hosts Rob Merritt and guest co-host Stacey Teltser as they talk Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights with Stefanie Munsterman, Executive Director of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission, and Angelica Vannatta of the Marion Civil Rights Commission. To learn more about the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission, visit cedar-rapids.or…
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Join Host Rob Merritt and Guest Host Mike Heaton for a live recording of the podcast from 1 Million Cups featuring an interview with Kaylee Williams. The group will discuss Kaylee's professional journey and her exciting new endeavor - a fund dedicated to supporting and providing funding for Iowa businesses. Season Two of Iowa Innovation is sponsore…
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Welcome to Iowa Innovation Season Two, the weekly podcast that will introduce you to new ideas, new tools, and the lessons learned from real Iowa innovators. Join our hosts from NewBoCo every Wednesday as they talk with the best innovators, educators, and entrepreneurs Iowa has to offer. So get those ideas off of the whiteboard and accelerate your …
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Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-A-Doctor Rob as they come to you live from EntreFEST in Iowa City with their season finale! On this episode, Jennifer and Rob speak with Billie Asmus, Founder of Silicone Studios, Jack Chimbetete, Founder of Africa Live TV, and Anna Gannon, Founder of Curbicus, as well as another visit from podcast sponsor Nye…
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Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-A-Doctor Rob as they come to you live from EntreFEST in Iowa City! On this episode, Jennifer and Rob speak with Dustin Rhoades, the Founder of Ability Tech, Emily Steele, Founder of The Hummingbirds, and have a great chat with Nyemaster Goode, the sponsor of the podcast! To learn more about EntreFEST, Dustin, …
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Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-A-Doctor Rob Merritt as they speak with Rob Williams, Director of SourceLink. Rob speaks about his work connecting entrepreneurs with resources and building ecosystems, how the pandemic drove innovation, and how the future of economic development is entrepreneurship. To learn more about Rob Williams, seek him …
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Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-A-Doctor Rob as they speak with Alisabeth Von Presley, accomplished photographer and videographer, owner at Stillwater Coffee Company, and a performing musician most recently seen on NBC's American Song Contest. The group explores how she took her passions and turned them into a career, why she remained in Iow…
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Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-A-Doctor Rob as they speak with Lovar Davis Kidd (LD Kidd), local entrepreneur and activist. The group explores LD's extensive background with forming businesses and opportunities, how he has turned his passions into his day job, how his organization 100 Percent Over Racism has changed his perception, and why …
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Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-A-Doctor Rob as they speak with Alissa Gardner, Founder of Farm to Health Organics, a licensed hemp grower in the state of Iowa. The group discusses the misconceptions behind hemp and marijuana, Alissa's transition from her successful career in real estate into this new space, and how rest is key to any succes…
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Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-A-Doctor Rob as they speak with Rina Jensen, the Mental Fitness and Resiliency Coach behind You Academy. The group chats about what it means to be a woman in leadership, what experiences drew Rina to this line of work, and how her work with the You Academy is changing lives. To learn more about Rina Jensen or …
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Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-A-Doctor Rob as they speak with Kyle Kuhlers, the Web Programming and Cybersecurity Instructor with the Waterloo Career Center. The group discusses Kyle's unique and innovative approach to working with students, how educators impact the future careers in the workforce, and much more. To learn more about Kyle K…
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