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May 29, 2020

Exit: Dane Kuper and Dustin Balsley of Performance Livestock Analytics

We didn’t look at competitive software and try to add 10 percent more functionality or usability. We started with a blank slate.

May 12, 2020

McKee, Voorhees & Sease becomes the first Golden Grade Sponsor to Ag Startup Engine

MVS is a Des Moines Intellectual Property boutique law firm specializing in procurement and enforcement of patents, trademarks & copyrights.

Mar 3, 2020

Video: Exit Interview with Colin Hurd of SmartAg

"There's certain times in a startup's life where you question the future -- really, really question if you're going to survive.

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.

Mar 27, 2019

Precision Agriculture Technologies Perspectives from Brazil

We just returned from Brazil, where we accompanied twelve Iowa State University students who are a part of an agricultural travel course.

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.

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