{"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":"Uniting Iowa's Private Colleges: Dr. Paula Kueter on Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and AI in Northwest Iowa","slug":"uniting-iowa-s-private-colleges-dr-paula-kueter-on-entrepreneurship-innovation-and-ai-in-northwest-iowa","published_at":"2026-02-03T16:36:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-tech-podcast-7097920/uniting-iowa-s-private-colleges-dr-paula-kueter-on-entrepreneurship-innovation-and-ai-in-northwest-iowa","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-tech-podcast-7097920","url":"https://f8302322-1d6c-46da-acd0-a4cdad4ddaab.libsyn.com/uniting-iowas-private-colleges-dr-paula-kueter-on-entrepreneurship-innovation-and-ai-in-northwest-iowa","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f8302322-1d6c-46da-acd0-a4cdad4ddaab/Tech_Interview_with_Paula.mp3?dest-id=4673877","summary":"On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Dr. Paula Kueter, professor at Morningside University and director of the Joan and Larry Arnold Entrepreneurship Center. Paula shares her journey across Iowa's private colleges and her mission to elevate entrepreneurship beyond the state's flagship institutions, spotlighting smart, creative students who often fly under the radar. She details how Morningside is scaling its MBA, integrating AI across the business curriculum, and partnering closely with Sioux City, SIMPCO, and neighboring schools like Dordt, Buena Vista, Northwestern, and Briar Cliff to build a stronger Northwest Iowa ecosystem. The conversation explores redefining innovation around practical scaling, process improvement, and buying-and-improving existing businesses—plus the importance of data literacy, critical thinking, and ethical AI use for the next generation of founders. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/uniting-iowa-private-colleges 🗞️ Be first to get new interviews: https://iowapodcast.com/subscribe/ 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq Paula also previews a growing collaboration among Iowa's private colleges, including a new consortium pursuing 501(c)(3) status to pool resources for pitch competitions, shared courses, and donor support—\"entrepreneurship as Switzerland,\" where all ships rise together. She and Kaylee discuss post-COVID student dynamics, the power of belonging and small class sizes, and why private campuses function like innovation extension offices for local businesses. From Manufacturing 4.0 opportunities to unsung ecosystem champions like NIACC's Candy Carstens and longtime connector Judy Iles, Paula makes a passionate call to action: if…","meta_description":"On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Dr. Paula Kueter, professor at Morningside University and director of the Joan and La…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2315,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/iowa-tech-podcast-7097920/episodes/uniting-iowa-s-private-colleges-dr-paula-kueter-on-entrepreneurship-innovation-and-ai-in-northwest-iowa/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/uniting-iowa-s-private-colleges-dr-paula-kueter-on-entrepreneurship-innovation-and-ai-in-northwest-iowa.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}