Small Business and Startup Stories DSM
Startup Stories DSM features conversations with entrepreneurs who share both their victories and failures on their paths to success. It is produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 105
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2024
How to Stop “Shoulding” + Start Living in Order to Live Your Best Life
Get past the fears in your life and learn how to take charge of your life and choices to find success.
For Jill Andersen, a speaker and coach in Greater Des Moines (DSM), “shoulding” had become a way…
Artist Workspace in Greater Des Moines (DSM)
Diana Wright, Startup Community Builder at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Siobhan Spain, Director of the Local Artist Workspace at Mainframe Studios, and Beau Kenyon, Composer and Art Advocate i…
BURN Boot Camp Brings #BurnNation to DSM
For Darci Evans, co-owning her own business in Greater Des Moines (DSM) has brought big rewards.
PowerPollen Founders on the Influence of Good Mentors
Jason Cope and Todd Krone return to Startup Stories DSM to discuss good mentors and where PowerPollen stands today.
Salon Owner in DSM Pivots During the Pandemic
Tricia Rivas shares how she became owner of Trixie’s Salon in Greater Des Moines (DSM).
The Future of the DSM Startup Community Post-COVID
Tej Dhawan and Ben Milne join Mike Colwell to discuss the Greater Des Moines startup community from 2010 to now.
Iowa Event Producer Launches Second Startup in DSM
Amy Nebons describes her journey into entrepreneurship with Blink Events and BOCS DSM in Greater Des Moines (DSM).
Agrisync Sees Growth Year After Year
Casey Niemann reflects on the start of Agrisync, business focus and startup mentors for Startup Stories DSM. Agrisync, a startup based in Greater Des Moines (DSM), continues to see growth year after …
ISA Ventures Raises Capital Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Eric Engelmann discusses the start of ISA Ventures and raising capital to help Iowa-based companies grow.
Velorosa Sees High Sales in 2020 Amid Surge in Pandemic Cycling
Velorosa Cycling is Greater Des Moines’ (DSM’s) local shop for women’s cycling wear. From jerseys, tanks and shorts to face masks, rubber jewelry and other accessories, Velorosa has it all. Owners Ki…
DSM Startup Impacts Marketing for Faith-Based Nonprofits
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 k…
Blk N Bold Coffee Co-Founder Cezar Pernell
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 fi…
Three-Time Startup Owner Creates New Startup to Connect Nonprofit Givers
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 w…
TradeLabs: Where Trade Experts Teach Beginning Investors About Stock Trading
Nick Eltjes and Noah Loffredo share their experience starting TradeLabs in Greater Des Moines (DSM).
One World Supplies Brings PPE to DSM
Sul Huq describes his journey as an entrepreneur and the growth of DSM-startup One World Supplies.
A DSM-Based Startup Merges + Readies for Future Growth
Greg Bailey discusses Denim Social, how he transitioned his startup team and his forecast for the future.
Kerty Levy
Kerty Levy, managing director of Techstars Iowa, speaks with the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Startup Stories host, Mike Colwell.
Nadilia Gomez
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 is…