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Exciting Keynotes

Lyndsae Peele

Lyndsae' Peele

"S.P.A.R.K.: Strengthening People, Access, Resources, and Knowledge for Entrepreneurial Success"
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Taufeek Shah

"From Family Kitchen to CPG Leader: Building Relationships for Spicy Success, The Lola’s way!"
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Erica Cole

Founder of No Limbits, an internationally recognized accessible apparel brand for people with disabilities.

Breakout Sessions

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  • Branding, Storytelling & Marketing
  • Funding & Capital Access
  • Business Growth & Leadership
  • Resources & Startup Foundations
  • Tech & Innovation
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Debi Durham

Opening Remarks

Jess Faber

Conversion by Design: UI/UX Strategies That Turn Visitors into Customers
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Eric Engelmann

How to Prepare to Raise Venture Capital
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Laurie DePhillips

How EOS Is The Game-Changer for Organizational Success
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Jill Wilkins

How EOS Is The Game-Changer for Organizational Success
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Aaron Horn

How EOS Is The Game-Changer for Organizational Success
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Jody Skogen

How EOS Is The Game-Changer for Organizational Success
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Jolisa Fagen

The Power of Capital
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Johnny Cintron

The Power of Capital
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Peyton Green

The Smart Scale: Redefining Exit Strategies For Founders
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Kaitlin Byers

Panelist: Funding Your Business With Bank Loans or Micro-loans
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Samantha Kitch

Panelist: Funding Your Business With Bank Loans or Micro-loans
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Teresa Jensen

Panelist: Funding Your Business With Bank Loans or Micro-loans
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Anthony Betters

Panel Moderator: Funding Your Business With Bank Loans or Micro-loans
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John Albert

SBDC and SCORE – Business Resources to Start and Grow Your Business
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Michael Wampler

SBDC and SCORE – Business Resources to Start and Grow Your Business
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Mark Hermann

SBDC and SCORE – Business Resources to Start and Grow Your Business
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Becca Heisel

From Vision to Impact
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Eric Tubbs

Navigating Commercial and Government Contracts
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Brian Shust

Navigating Commercial and Government Contracts
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Ellie Pigott

The Smart Scale: Redefining Exit Strategies For Founders
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Katie Lipsett

What I Learned When I Started My Consulting Firm/Agency
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Javier Tuel

From Patents to Pull-ups: Powering Service Businesses with AI
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John Goodhue

From Patents to Pull-ups: Powering Service Businesses with AI
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Tom Altman

AI and Automation Essentials for Small Businesses: Preparing for the Next Big Leap
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David Tominsky

Venture Studios – what are they, how do they work?

Paul Richardson

Navigating Iowa’s Entrepreneurial Eco-System to Grow Your Startup
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Jacki Bolt

Panel: Goldman Sachs 10,00 Small Businesses: Acceleration AFTER Incubation.
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Pete Behrens

Founder to Leader: Managing the Growing Pains
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Sarah Michelle

How to Nail Your Elevator Pitch
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Brent Stinski

The Story behind Stories Project
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Kori Heuss

Entrepreneurship – What’s Your Story? Entrepreneurship, Marketing, & Chickens.
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Dr. Jennifer Smith

Panel Moderator: The Art of the Podcast
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Rob Merritt

Panelist: The Art of the Podcast
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Ben McDougal

Panelist: The Art of the Podcast
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Tara Allen

Panelist: The Art of the Podcast
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Scott Swenson

Venture School Primer: Recognizing Opportunities
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Catherine Tran

Panelist: Building a Support Network for Minority Entrepreneurs
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Simeon Tally

Panelist: Building a Support Network for Minority Entrepreneurs
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Alejandra Valdez

Panelist: Building a Support Network for Minority Entrepreneurs
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Adreanne Greenwald

Panel: Navigating State and Federal Grants
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Anna Lensing

Panel: Navigating State and Federal Grants
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Tina Bakehouse

Developing and Telling Your Story to Grow Your Business
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Mohamed Traore

When to Use AI & Effective Strategies for Positive ROI
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Jordan Bergren

What Professional Video Can Actually Do For Your Business
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Ryan Shenefelt

Components of Your Brand

Are U reADY?