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Jun 21, 2019

Insights: Nick Evens of Veridian Credit Union

The entrepreneurs that are starting in Iowa are lucky because Iowa Nice does exist.

Apr 30, 2019

Insights: Martin Gross of Gross-Wen Technologies

We really pivoted from trying to use our system just to grow algae to make money, to using our system to treat wastewater.

Mar 27, 2019

Insights: Alison Doyle of ISU Research Park

Most companies are really looking for people. And the next generation of talent demands something different.

Feb 26, 2019

Insights: Steve Bruere of People's Company

Successful people are always learning. They always want to know what you know, and they're not telling you how the world works.

Jan 15, 2019

Insights: Bruce Rastetter of Summit Agricultural Group

I think the protein sector is going to offer a lot of opportunities given that production needs to double in the next generation.

Dec 17, 2018

Insights: Eric Peterson of Summit Agricultural Group

Iowa really is where ag tech businesses belong. Iowa needs to own ag tech and Iowa State University should be the center of it.

Oct 3, 2018

Insights: Adam Koppes of the Iowa Farm Bureau Rural Vitality Fund

There's a night and day difference between early stage entrepreneurs if they have an inquisitive mind and are willing to go that extra step.

Sep 20, 2018

Insights: Al Myers of Ag Leader Technologies

I see big opportunities for those businesses that make information more available or more importantly, more usable.

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