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In the studio: Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-a-Doctor Rob Merritt listen attentively to Kyle Kuhlers, Web Programming and Cybersecurity Instructor with the Waterloo Career Center

Episode 4: Innovation in Education (ft. Kyle Kuhlers)

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

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In the studio: Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-a-Doctor Rob Merritt, cohosts of Iowa Innovation podcast powered by NewBoCo, pose with serious expressions along with episode 3 guest and Brucemore historical site CEO, David Janssen

Episode 3: Roots and Recovery (ft. David Janssen)

Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-A-Doctor Rob as they speak with David Janssen, Executive Director of Brucemore. Brucemore is a 26-acre estate in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and home to a Queen Anne-style mansion and numerous community events throughout the year. Click here to learn more about

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PODCAST SUMMARY: Ecosystems and Rural Entrepreneurship

Episode 2 of the Iowa innovation podcast is here! This is where I, Dr. Jennifer Murphy, and Not-A-Doctor, Rob Merritt talk to leaders in innovation, education, and entrepreneurship. Our guest was Mo Collins, and it was tough, not fangirling all over her! Thank goodness I had Rob there to keep

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In the studio: Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-a-Doctor Rob Merritt, cohosts of Iowa Innovation podcast powered by NewBoCo, chuckle with episode 2 guest, nationally-recognized speaker, and lifelong entrepreneurship advocate Mo Collins

Episode 2: Ecosystems and Rural Entrepreneurship (ft. Mo Collins)

Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Murphy and Not-A-Doctor Rob as they speak with Mo Collins, a nationally recognized speaker, advisor, and training consultant who has contributed to entrepreneurship, economic development, and women’s economic health for more than 20 years. To learn more about Mo Collins and connect with her, visit MoCollins.com. 

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PODCAST SUMMARY: Diversity and Inclusion in Technology 

Listen to the very first episode of Iowa Innovation! Find it at iowainnovation.org or on all your favorite podcast platforms. The very first episode of the Iowa Innovation Podcast premiered to all local Innovators, educators, entrepreneurs,  ecosystem builders, and those who are inspired to go against the grain of the

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In the studio: Dr. Jennifer Smith, cohost of Iowa Innovation podcast powered by NewBoCo listens attentively to episode 1 guest Keith Dahlby

Episode 1: Diversity and Inclusion in Technology (ft. Keith Dahlby)

Join hosts Jennifer and Rob as they speak with Keith Dahlby, Software Architect at NewBoCo, about how diversity and inclusivity in the tech industry might mean more than you realize and how prioritizing it can expand the future of what we’re able to achieve together. Keith Dahlby is a Software

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Three Companies Join the Iowa Startup Accelerator

The Iowa Startup Accelerator (ISA) added Haggle, Groov, and Sprayer Mods to its 6-month entrepreneurial development program. These three startups join Tennis Line Call, Spanton Dynamics, and The Hummingbirds, who comprised the Fall 2021 accelerator cohort. “These three exciting startups introduce unique technologies that will transform and upgrade their respective

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Master These Top Five Challenges in Intrapreneur Academy

After investigating feedback from graduation presentations, session feedback forms, and two alumni focus groups, we have narrowed down the top five challenges Intrapreneur Academy can help you master. Challenges ranging from perspective to planning to shifting the way you interact with systems are not easy to solve in a vacuum.

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Future City competition to take place virtually this Saturday

30th annual event asks Iowa middle school students to design a waste-free future city using the three principles of a circular economy JAN. 18, 2022 – Middle school students from throughout Iowa will face off virtually this Saturday at the regional level of the award-winning Future Cities competition, with winners moving

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