{"podcast":{"title":"Iowa Tech Podcast","slug":"iowa-tech-podcast-7097920","podcast_index_feed_id":7097920,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/542257/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/542257","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/2/a/c/72ac7d9f691d5bf3e55e3c100dce7605/Tech_square.png","author":"Kaylee Williams","episode_count":74,"summary":"Welcome to the Iowa Tech Podcast, your gateway to the vibrant world of technology and innovation right here in Iowa. Each week, we dive into the dynamic landscape of Iowa's tech industry, showcasing the brilliant minds, groundbreaking startups, and transformative ideas that are shaping the future. Join our host, Kaylee Williams, as we sit down with tech entrepreneurs, industry experts, and thought leaders who are driving change and pushing boundaries in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to agtech and clean energy. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a budding innovator, or simply tech-curious, the Iowa Tech Podcast offers insider insights, inspiring stories, and practical advice to keep you at the forefront of the digital revolution. Tune in to explore how Iowa is making waves on the global tech stage and discover how you can be a part of this exciting journey.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-tech-podcast-7097920"},"episode":{"title":"Angels in the Krause (House) with Diana Wright","slug":"angels-in-the-krause-house-with-diana-wright","published_at":"2025-11-25T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-tech-podcast-7097920/angels-in-the-krause-house-with-diana-wright","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-tech-podcast-7097920","url":"https://iowapodcast.com/diana-wright","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f8302322-1d6c-46da-acd0-a4cdad4ddaab/Diana_Wright_Final.mp3?dest-id=4673877","summary":"Host Kaylee welcomes back guest Diana Wright, Startup Community Builder at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, to recap the Iowa Angel Investor Summit. They cover what angel investing is, when founders should seek it (typically very early), and why Iowa's investor base is broader than many realize—even if many stay humble and private. Diana shares how this year's Summit expanded to a full-day program with a fundamentals workshop the night before, drawing about 50 attendees. The event balanced investor education with founder energy: a keynote from Billy Asmus of Repaint Tray (fresh off Shark Tank), rapid-fire 15-minute lightning talks on topics like tax credits, VC math, agtech outlooks, and \"lessons from 50 investments,\" plus a standout founder panel with leaders from RoboFlow, The Hummingbird, and Bound. They also highlight the \"Best of the Midwest\" session—a live, pooled-investment opportunity where attendees can collectively back seven pitching startups via a single LLC, simplifying cap tables and encouraging action. Kaylee and Diana discuss why angel networks matter for sharing diligence and industry expertise, how portfolio strategy fits into high-risk early-stage bets, and the importance of visible \"oak tree\" founders inspiring the next generation of \"seedlings.\" This year's elevated venue—the glass-filled Krause Gateway Center—matched the ambition, supported by sponsorships that kept tickets to $50 and the room accessible to founders, aspiring investors, universities, and civic leaders. For ongoing deal flow and ecosystem updates, Diana points listeners to her Substack, Startup Iowa Hotlist, and the Iowa Startup Collective. Full show notes: https://iowapodcast.com/diana-wright","meta_description":"Host Kaylee welcomes back guest Diana Wright, Startup Community Builder at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, to recap the Iowa Angel Investor Summit. Th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1677,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/iowa-tech-podcast-7097920/episodes/angels-in-the-krause-house-with-diana-wright/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-tech-podcast-7097920/angels-in-the-krause-house-with-diana-wright.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}