Podcasts by Small Business and Startup Stories DSM

DSM Startup Impacts Marketing for Faith-Based Nonprofits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chad Williams’ passion is faith-based nonprofits. From his time as a webmaster with a ministry nonprofit to his jump to startup owner bringing marketing services to faith-based nonprofits, Williams...

Blk N Bold Coffee Co-Founder Cezar Pernell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pernell Cezar Jr. is co-founder and CEO of BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages, known for coffee and tea manufacturing that pledges 5% of its profits to programs for youth to develop professionally and ...

Three-Time Startup Owner Creates New Startup to Connect Nonprofit Givers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Matt Ostanik, Greater Des Moines (DSM) entrepreneur, speaks with Greater Des Moines Partnership Executive Director of Entrepreneurial Initiatives Mike Colwell about connecting people and businesses...

TradeLabs: Where Trade Experts Teach Beginning Investors About Stock Trading from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nick Eltjes and Noah Loffredo share their experience starting TradeLabs in Greater Des Moines (DSM).

Startup Stories — Muddy Bites from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One World Supplies Brings PPE to DSM from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sul Huq describes his journey as an entrepreneur and the growth of DSM-startup One World Supplies.

Gabe Glynn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kerty Levy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kerty Levy, managing director of Techstars Iowa, speaks with the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Startup Stories host, Mike Colwell. 

Nadilia Gomez from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nadilia Gomez is the executive director of Iowa AgriTech Accelerator. A former research scientist for Corteva Agriscience, Nadilia has been involved in the industry for a long time. Her experience ...

Erin Huiatt Creates Multiple Ways for Moms and Women to Succeed in DSM from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Erin Huiatt began blogging as a way to share her adventures as a young mom. Little did she know that her hobby would grow into an entrepreneurial success story times three. Erin discusses her uniqu...

Brad Dwyer and Joseph Nelson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brad Dwyer and Joseph Nelson discuss advantages of their new startup, Roboflow.

Rita Perea – Rita Perea Leadership, Coaching and Consulting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Waking up in the ER sets course to a life-changing career path.  Christina Moffatt sits down with Rita Perea to discuss how a lifelong career in education taught her the most important lesson of he...

Kyle McMahon – Tractor Zoom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kyle McMahon shares how his company, Tractor Zoom, is innovating on farm equipment auctions.

Nicole Gunderson – Global Insurance Accelerator from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nicole Gunderson sits down with Mike Colwell to discuss her path to becoming the Managing Director for the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA).

Kiki Levy – Better HireS from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kiki Levy discusses her business Better HireS and its ability to connect high school talent to business needs.

Allison Davidson Motoyama – Dona Bela Shreds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Allison Davidson Motoyama shares how her company revolutionizes sustainability by reforming textile scraps into designer neckwear.

Mike Draper – RAYGUN from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike Draper discusses RAYGUN's growth, unionization and status as "The Greatest Store in the Universe."

Steven Brockshus – FarmlandFinder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steven Brockshus shares how FarmlandFinder creates a way to make the world's farmland information accessible given the shifting dynamics within the industry.

Kate Lyon – Koloni from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kate Lyon shares how her company Koloni is creating a more sustainable world through sharing.

Carl and Torey Maerz – Rocket Referrals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Carl and Torey Maerz share how they found success in the insurance industry by looking for a problem.

Martin Gross – Gross-Wen Technologies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dr. Martin Gross, one of Gross-Wen Technologies (GWT) founders, discusses how GWT found success during and after their start at a Greater Des Moines (DSM) incubator.

Katie Byers – HomeDitty from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Katie Byers explains the success of House Concerts in Greater Des Moines (DSM).

Brian Hemesath – Insurtech from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Former Global Insurance Accelerator Director Brian Hemesath discusses how startups find success in the evolving insurance industry.

Kate Wagner – Lidgett from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After working for two Greater Des Moines (DSM) startups, Kate Wagner launched clothing line Lidgett.

Tej Dhawan — Principal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pulling from his wealth of experience, Tej Dhawan shares his insights on how to succeed as a startup.

Liz Lidgett — Liz Lidgett Gallery + Design from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Liz Lidgett shares how she carried her passion for art into a career and business in Greater Des Moines (DSM).

Max Farrell and Andrew Kirpalani — WorkHound from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WorkHound Founders Max Farrell and Andrew Kirpalani share their secret to maintaining employee happiness.

Ben Milne – Dwolla from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Founder and CEO Ben Milne launched Dwolla in 2010, moving millions of dollars a day from Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Lana Fox – ClinicNote from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lana Fox shares how ClinicNote found its roots in Greater Des Moines (DSM) while still improving the lives of speech therapists across the country.

Travis Ensley – Dwolla from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Travis Ensley of Dwolla shares how his military background taught him skills that go beyond a resume, and how he applies these skills in his work.

Scott Carlson – Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scott Carlson is owner to four local favorite breweries and restaurants in Greater Des Moines (DSM).

Ben Lefever – Certintell Telehealth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Certintell Telehealth founder Ben Lefever shares how he managed to break into the health care industry by finding the right resources through the right mentors.

Sara Jacobson – Fusion Boutique from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sara Jacobson shares how she turned her long-time vision into reality by opening a beauty bar and clothing boutique, aptly named Fusion Boutique.

Omar Jordan – LenderClose from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

LenderClose owner Omar Jordan shares how he found success in the financial industry.

Cassie Sampson – East Village Spa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cassie Sampson's dedication to her customers and her work has defined East Village Spa's success.

Levi Rosol – ScoreYard from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Levi Rosol shares how his startup ScoreYard struck out swinging in the search to build a tool centered around the sports community.

Casey Niemann – AgriSync from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

AgriSync works to ensure the human connections in agribusiness continue to have the greatest impact possible.

Burch LaPrade – Gain Compliance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

DSM USA Insurance Startup CEO Shares How to Make a Name for Yourself and Your Company

Megan McKay – Peace Tree Brewing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How Peace Tree Brewing Company Successfully Launched During the Great Recession

Marry My City from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Marry My City offers a new way to create a wedding registry full of experiences rather than stuff.

Melissa Carlson – 818 Design from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Melissa Carlson shares how to give your brand a persona and to think about it as more than just a logo.

Ryan Gerhardy – Pitchly from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After working in venture capital, Australian Ryan Gerhardy launches Pitchly in Greater Des Moines (DSM).

Gabe Glynn – MākuSafe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Serial entrepreneur Gabe Glynn shares how MākuSafe got its start in Greater Des Moines (DSM)

Kate Banasiak – Diversified Management Services from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Sherlock – Pablow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Australian Steve Sherlock moved to Greater Des Moines (DSM) to launch insuretech company Pablow.

Tracy Fuller – InnovativEvents from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From the Sydney Opera House to an Irish castle, InnovativEvents produces events from Greater Des Moines (DSM).

Brad Dwyer – Hatchlings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How Greater Des Moines (DSM) games company Hatchlings amassed 15 millions users and national accolades.

Todd Krone & Jason Cope – PowerPollen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Greater Des Moines startup increasing corn yield by up to 80 percent through process thought to be impossible.

Amy Vohs – Lil' Sidekick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A Greater Des Moines (DSM) mom's mission to help parents across the world, one catch at a time.

Christina Moffatt – Crème Cupcake + Dessert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Crème Cupcake + Dessert owner Christina Moffatt was turned down by seven banks but her business still succeeded.

Megan Vollstedt – Iowa AgriTech Accelerator from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Megan Vollstedt became the Executive Director of the Iowa AgriTech Accelerator in 2017 after rising up through the ranks at Workiva in Ames, Iowa.

Kaylee Williams – VolunteerLocal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From intern to president, Kaylee Williams has risen the ranks of VolunteerLocal in six years in Greater Des Moines (DSM).

Amos Petersen – FarrPro from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Amos Peterson, CEO of FarrPro, shares the amazing, sometimes brutally fast growth of his agricultural hardware company in Greater Des Moines (DSM).

Amos Petersen – FarrPro from 2018-03-21T00:00

FarrPro is focused on eliminating premature death of piglets. Amos Petersen, CEO of FarrPro, is the son and grandson of Iowa farmers and a serial entrepreneur, and is an impressive mixture of th...

Amos Petersen – FarrPro from 2018-03-21T00:00

FarrPro is focused on eliminating premature death of piglets. Amos Petersen, CEO of FarrPro, is the son and grandson of Iowa farmers and a serial entrepreneur, and is an impressive mixture of th...