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 to the community, and how they continue to be one of the best places to work.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 entrepreneurs Iowa has to offer. So get those ideas off of the whiteboard and accelerate your growth with Iowa Innovation! For more information on this podcast, as well as additional tools and resources, visit IowaInnovation.org. Season 4 of Iowa Innovation is sponsored by Van Meter, a wholesale electrical supply distributor of automation, electrical, data communications, lighting, power transmission, solar energy, and safety and cleaning products. Their mission is to create lasting value for those they serve. That’s why they have 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 you need to succeed. Learn more at www.vanmeterinc.com.Iowa Innovation is also sponsored by Upload Media Group, the digital content development and production company that is Connecting Communities Through Content. Upload Media Group has been the proud production partner for Iowa Innovation since Season 1 and is honored to bring the show to video platforms this season as well. Learn more about Upload Media Group and start YOUR podcast today by visiting UploadCR.com.This podcast is powered by NewBoCo and produced by Upload Media Group.

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 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 entrepreneurs Iowa has to offer. So get those ideas off of the whiteboard and accelerate your growth with Iowa Innovation! For more information on this podcast, as well as additional tools and resources, visit IowaInnovation.org. Season 4 of Iowa Innovation is sponsored by Van Meter, a wholesale electrical supply distributor of automation, electrical, data communications, lighting, power transmission, solar energy, and safety and cleaning products. Their mission is to create lasting value for those they serve. That’s why they have 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 you need to succeed. Learn more at www.vanmeterinc.com.Iowa Innovation is also sponsored by Upload Media Group, the digital content development and production company that is Connecting Communities Through Content. Upload Media Group has been the proud production partner for Iowa Innovation since Season 1 and is honored to bring the show to video platforms this season as well. Learn more about Upload Media Group and start YOUR podcast today by visiting UploadCR.com.This podcast is powered by NewBoCo and produced by Upload Media Group.

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 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 entrepreneurs Iowa has to offer. So get those ideas off of the whiteboard and accelerate your growth with Iowa Innovation! For more information on this podcast, as well as additional tools and resources, visit IowaInnovation.org. This podcast is powered by NewBoCo and produced by Upload Media Group.

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 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 entrepreneurs Iowa has to offer. So get those ideas off of the whiteboard and accelerate your growth with Iowa Innovation! For more information on this podcast, as well as additional tools and resources, visit IowaInnovation.org. Season 4 of Iowa Innovation is sponsored by Van Meter, a wholesale electrical supply distributor of automation, electrical, data communications, lighting, power transmission, solar energy, and safety and cleaning products. Their mission is to create lasting value for those they serve. That’s why they have 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 you need to succeed. Learn more at www.vanmeterinc.com.Iowa Innovation is also sponsored by Upload Media Group, the digital content development and production company that is Connecting Communities Through Content. Upload Media Group has been the proud production partner for Iowa Innovation since Season 1 and is honored to bring the show to video platforms this season as well. Learn more about Upload Media Group and start YOUR podcast today by visiting UploadCR.com.This podcast is powered by NewBoCo and produced by Upload Media Group.

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 and small businesses pursue their dreams.Follow Tone's journey by following T1 Entertainment on all social media platforms.Learn more about Kiva Iowa at NewBo.Co/KivaWelcome 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 entrepreneurs Iowa has to offer. So get those ideas off of the whiteboard and accelerate your growth with Iowa Innovation! For more information on this podcast, as well as additional tools and resources, visit IowaInnovation.org. Season 4 of Iowa Innovation is sponsored by Van Meter, a wholesale electrical supply distributor of automation, electrical, data communications, lighting, power transmission, solar energy, and safety and cleaning products. Their mission is to create lasting value for those they serve. That’s why they have 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 you need to succeed. Learn more at www.vanmeterinc.com.Iowa Innovation is also sponsored by Upload Media Group, the digital content development and production company that is Connecting Communities Through Content. Upload Media Group has been the proud production partner for Iowa Innovation since Season 1 and is honored to bring the show to video platforms this season as well. Learn more about Upload Media Group and start YOUR podcast today by visiting UploadCR.com.This podcast is powered by NewBoCo and produced by Upload Media Group.

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 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 entrepreneurs Iowa has to offer. So get those ideas off of the whiteboard and accelerate your growth with Iowa Innovation! For more information on this podcast, as well as additional tools and resources, visit IowaInnovation.org. Season 4 of Iowa Innovation is sponsored by Van Meter, a wholesale electrical supply distributor of automation, electrical, data communications, lighting, power transmission, solar energy, and safety and cleaning products. Their mission is to create lasting value for those they serve. That’s why they have 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 you need to succeed. Learn more at www.vanmeterinc.com.Iowa Innovation is also sponsored by Upload Media Group, the digital content development and production company that is Connecting Communities Through Content. Upload Media Group has been the proud production partner for Iowa Innovation since Season 1 and is honored to bring the show to video platforms this season as well. Learn more about Upload Media Group and start YOUR podcast today by visiting UploadCR.com.This podcast is powered by NewBoCo and produced by Upload Media Group.

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 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 on this podcast, as well as additional tools and resources, visit IowaInnovation.org. Season 4 of Iowa Innovation is sponsored by Van Meter, a wholesale electrical supply distributor of automation, electrical, data communications, lighting, power transmission, solar energy, and safety and cleaning products. Their mission is to create lasting value for those they serve. That’s why they have 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 you need to succeed. Learn more at www.vanmeterinc.com.Iowa Innovation is also sponsored by Upload Media Group, the digital content development and production company that is Connecting Communities Through Content. Upload Media Group has been the proud production partner for Iowa Innovation since Season 1 and is honored to bring the show to video platforms this season as well. Learn more about Upload Media Group and start YOUR podcast today by visiting UploadCR.com.This podcast is powered by NewBoCo and produced by Upload Media Group.

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 Vault at NewBo.Co/Vault/.Learn more about Jordan's work at jordanbruce.tv.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 entrepreneurs Iowa has to offer. So get those ideas off of the whiteboard and accelerate your growth with Iowa Innovation! For more information on this podcast, as well as additional tools and resources, visit IowaInnovation.org. Season 4 of Iowa Innovation is sponsored by Van Meter, a wholesale electrical supply distributor of automation, electrical, data communications, lighting, power transmission, solar energy, and safety and cleaning products. Their mission is to create lasting value for those they serve. That’s why they have 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 you need to succeed. Learn more at www.vanmeterinc.com.Iowa Innovation is also sponsored by Upload Media Group, the digital content development and production company that is Connecting Communities Through Content. Upload Media Group has been the proud production partner for Iowa Innovation since Season 1 and is honored to bring the show to video platforms this season as well. Learn more about Upload Media Group and start YOUR podcast today by visiting UploadCR.com.This podcast is powered by NewBoCo and produced by Upload Media Group.

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 Development Group.Learn more about Greater Iowa City at iowacityarea.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 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 on this podcast, as well as additional tools and resources, visit IowaInnovation.org. Season 4 of Iowa Innovation is sponsored by Van Meter, a wholesale electrical supply distributor of automation, electrical, data communications, lighting, power transmission, solar energy, and safety and cleaning products. Their mission is to create lasting value for those they serve. That’s why they have 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 you need to succeed. Learn more at www.vanmeterinc.com.Iowa Innovation is also sponsored by Upload Media Group, the digital content development and production company that is Connecting Communities Through Content. Upload Media Group has been the proud production partner for Iowa Innovation since Season 1 and is honored to bring the show to video platforms this season as well. Learn more about Upload Media Group and start YOUR podcast today by visiting UploadCR.com.This podcast is powered by NewBoCo and produced by Upload Media Group.

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's Youth Conference and some of the exciting innovations that she sees the young people within our community bringing to the table. Learn more about the Mayor's Youth Conference here: https://www.cedar-rapids.org/discover_cedar_rapids/mayor_s_youth_conference.phpWelcome 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 entrepreneurs Iowa has to offer. So get those ideas off of the whiteboard and accelerate your growth with Iowa Innovation! For more information on this podcast, as well as additional tools and resources, visit IowaInnovation.org. Season 4 of Iowa Innovation is sponsored by Van Meter, a wholesale electrical supply distributor of automation, electrical, data communications, lighting, power transmission, solar energy, and safety and cleaning products. Their mission is to create lasting value for those they serve. That’s why they have 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 you need to succeed. Learn more at www.vanmeterinc.com.Iowa Innovation is also sponsored by Upload Media Group, the digital content development and production company that is Connecting Communities Through Content. Upload Media Group has been the proud production partner for Iowa Innovation since Season 1 and is honored to bring the show to video platforms this season as well. Learn more about Upload Media Group and start YOUR podcast today by visiting UploadCR.com.This podcast is powered by NewBoCo and produced by Upload Media Group.