Speakers
Exciting Keynotes
Lyndsae' Peele
"S.P.A.R.K.: Strengthening People, Access, Resources, and Knowledge for Entrepreneurial Success"
Taufeek Shah
"From Family Kitchen to CPG Leader: Building Relationships for Spicy Success, The Lola’s way!"
Erica Cole
Founder of No Limbits, an internationally recognized accessible apparel brand for people with disabilities.
Breakout Sessions
Debi Durham
Opening Remarks
Jess Faber
Conversion by Design: UI/UX Strategies That Turn Visitors into Customers
Eric Engelmann
How to Prepare to Raise Venture Capital
Laurie DePhillips
How EOS Is The Game-Changer for Organizational Success
Jill Wilkins
How EOS Is The Game-Changer for Organizational Success
Aaron Horn
How EOS Is The Game-Changer for Organizational Success
Jody Skogen
How EOS Is The Game-Changer for Organizational Success
Jolisa Fagen
The Power of Capital
Johnny Cintron
The Power of Capital
Peyton Green
The Smart Scale: Redefining Exit Strategies For Founders
Kaitlin Byers
Panelist: Funding Your Business With Bank Loans or Micro-loans
Samantha Kitch
Panelist: Funding Your Business With Bank Loans or Micro-loans
Teresa Jensen
Panelist: Funding Your Business With Bank Loans or Micro-loans
Anthony Betters
Panel Moderator: Funding Your Business With Bank Loans or Micro-loans
John Albert
SBDC and SCORE – Business Resources to Start and Grow Your Business
Michael Wampler
SBDC and SCORE – Business Resources to Start and Grow Your Business
Mark Hermann
SBDC and SCORE – Business Resources to Start and Grow Your Business
Becca Heisel
From Vision to Impact
Eric Tubbs
Navigating Commercial and Government Contracts
Brian Shust
Navigating Commercial and Government Contracts
Ellie Pigott
The Smart Scale: Redefining Exit Strategies For Founders
Katie Lipsett
What I Learned When I Started My Consulting Firm/Agency
Javier Tuel
From Patents to Pull-ups: Powering Service Businesses with AI
John Goodhue
From Patents to Pull-ups: Powering Service Businesses with AI
Tom Altman
AI and Automation Essentials for Small Businesses: Preparing for the Next Big Leap
David Tominsky
Venture Studios – what are they, how do they work?
Paul Richardson
Navigating Iowa’s Entrepreneurial Eco-System to Grow Your Startup
Jacki Bolt
Panel: Goldman Sachs 10,00 Small Businesses: Acceleration AFTER Incubation.
Pete Behrens
Founder to Leader: Managing the Growing Pains
Sarah Michelle
How to Nail Your Elevator Pitch
Brent Stinski
The Story behind Stories Project
Kori Heuss
Entrepreneurship – What’s Your Story? Entrepreneurship, Marketing, & Chickens.
Dr. Jennifer Smith
Panel Moderator: The Art of the Podcast
Rob Merritt
Panelist: The Art of the Podcast
Ben McDougal
Panelist: The Art of the Podcast
Tara Allen
Panelist: The Art of the Podcast
Scott Swenson
Venture School Primer: Recognizing Opportunities
Catherine Tran
Panelist: Building a Support Network for Minority Entrepreneurs
Simeon Tally
Panelist: Building a Support Network for Minority Entrepreneurs
Alejandra Valdez
Panelist: Building a Support Network for Minority Entrepreneurs
Adreanne Greenwald
Panel: Navigating State and Federal Grants
Anna Lensing
Panel: Navigating State and Federal Grants
Tina Bakehouse
Developing and Telling Your Story to Grow Your Business
Mohamed Traore
When to Use AI & Effective Strategies for Positive ROI
Jordan Bergren
What Professional Video Can Actually Do For Your Business