Small Business and Startup Stories DSM

Erin Huiatt began blogging as a way to share her adventures as a young mom. Little did she know that her hobby would grow into an entrepreneurial success story times three. Erin discusses her unique …

Starting your own business can be a difficult decision and complicated journey. But don’t tell that to Brad Dwyer and Joseph Nelson, co-founders of Roboflow and childhood friends, who hope to make de…

Waking up in the ER sets course to a life-changing career path.  Christina Moffatt sits down with Rita Perea to discuss how a lifelong career in education taught her the most important lesson of her …

Kyle McMahon shares how his company, Tractor Zoom, is innovating on farm equipment auctions.

Nicole Gunderson sits down with Mike Colwell to discuss her path to becoming the Managing Director for the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA).

Kiki Levy discusses her business Better HireS and its ability to connect high school talent to business needs.

Allison Davidson Motoyama shares how her company revolutionizes sustainability by reforming textile scraps into designer neckwear.

Mike Draper discusses RAYGUN's growth, unionization and status as "The Greatest Store in the Universe."

FarmlandFinder CEO and Founder Steven Brockshus shares how his company creates a way to make the world's farmland information accessible given the shifting dynamics within the industry.

Kate Lyon shares how her company Koloni is creating a more sustainable world through sharing.

Carl and Torey Maerz share how they found success in the insurance industry by looking for a problem.

Dr. Martin Gross, one of Gross-Wen Technologies (GWT) founders, discusses how GWT found success during and after their start at a Greater Des Moines (DSM) incubator.

Katie Byers explains the success of House Concerts in Greater Des Moines (DSM).

Former Global Insurance Accelerator Director Brian Hemesath discusses how startups find success in the evolving insurance industry.

After working for two Greater Des Moines (DSM) startups, Kate Wagner launched clothing line Lidgett. She shares the lessons learned through her journey, and the ones she continues to learn with each …

Tej Dhawan has been the leading driver of the Greater Des Moines (DSM) startup ecosystem. Pulling from his wealth of experience, Dhawan shares his insights on how to succeed as a startup.

Liz Lidgett grew up with a with a love for all things art. She shares how she carried this passion into a career and business in Greater Des Moines (DSM).

WorkHound Founders Max Farrell and Andrew Kirpalani share their secret to maintaining employee happiness.

Ben Milne, Founder of Dwolla, discusses the company's new event Monetery and shares his lessons learned to find success in the startup world.

Lana Fox shares how ClinicNote found its roots in Greater Des Moines (DSM) while still improving the lives of speech therapists across the country.