Synopsis
The Gravitate podcast channel features news, interviews and discussion about and with members of the Iowa tech, startup, creative and innovation community. Not here or here so much but right here.
Episodes
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![MVP025—20 years of The Centers Pappajohn, catching up on Iowas growing crop of accelerators and looking back at the TelePharm acquisition]()
MVP025—20 years of The Centers Pappajohn, catching up on Iowa's growing crop of accelerators and looking back at the TelePharm acquisition
19/09/2016 Duration: 46minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP024—Governors STEM Council, Young African Leaders Initiative, Paul Singhs Iowa Tech Tour, NewBoCo EntreFEST, Ag Startup Engine Iowa State entrepreneurial programs, MERGE coworking space and prototype lab in Iowa City]()
MVP024—Governor's STEM Council, Young African Leaders Initiative, Paul Singh's Iowa Tech Tour, NewBoCo & EntreFEST, Ag Startup Engine & Iowa State entrepreneurial programs, MERGE coworking space and prototype lab in Iowa City
30/06/2016 Duration: 41minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts orsuggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP023—GoFundMe stats, Power Rankings, Mens Style Lab guideshop, Cognizant expansion and state funding awards and the Accelerate DSM event]()
MVP023—GoFundMe stats, Power Rankings, Men's Style Lab guideshop, Cognizant expansion and state funding awards and the Accelerate DSM event
27/05/2016 Duration: 48minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP022—Dwolla, Shazam and faster national payment infrastructure, TelePharm and telepharmacies throughout the state and several quick hits on ISU research]()
MVP022—Dwolla, Shazam and faster national payment infrastructure, TelePharm and telepharmacies throughout the state and several quick hits on ISU research
13/05/2016 Duration: 40minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP020—Tourney Machine acquisition, new female investor group in Cedar Rapids, Syncbak nets an additional $3MM and just a bit on Global Insurance Symposium, Smart Cities Conf and Young Entrepreneurs Convention]()
MVP020—Tourney Machine acquisition, new female investor group in Cedar Rapids, Syncbak nets an additional $3MM and just a bit on Global Insurance Symposium, Smart Cities Conf and Young Entrepreneurs Convention
29/04/2016 Duration: 38minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP020—We look back at the 2016 iteration of the Prometheus Awards, recognizing the best in Iowas technology community]()
MVP020—We look back at the 2016 iteration of the Prometheus Awards, recognizing the best in Iowa's technology community
18/04/2016 Duration: 35minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP019—Mailbag! We answer questions on the role of an accelerator in a startup community, the biggest gaps in the Iowa entrepreneurial ecosystem, making strides with women-founded companies and glorifying the startup life.]()
MVP019—Mailbag! We answer questions on the role of an accelerator in a startup community, the biggest gaps in the Iowa entrepreneurial ecosystem, making strides with women-founded companies and glorifying the startup life.
11/04/2016 Duration: 41minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP018—The State of the Iowa Startup Community]()
MVP018—The State of the Iowa Startup Community
01/04/2016 Duration: 01h00sWe're shaking things up this week and just focusing on one topic: The State of the Iowa Startup Community. Matt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register andGeoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP017—NCAA tourney in Des Moines, follow up from SXSW, calling Matt out on Twitter, UpCraft wins national InnovateHER, CYstarters at ISU and Mediacom announced gigabit service for all]()
MVP017—NCAA tourney in Des Moines, follow up from SXSW, calling Matt out on Twitter, UpCraft wins national InnovateHER, CYstarters at ISU and Mediacom announced gigabit service for all
18/03/2016 Duration: 46minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register andGeoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP016—Uber regulations, Iowa Coworking Day, SXSW, Drive Spotter raises a seed round and the current fundraising climate]()
MVP016—Uber regulations, Iowa Coworking Day, SXSW, Drive Spotter raises a seed round and the current fundraising climate
11/03/2016 Duration: 41minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register andGeoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP015—Dwolla fined by CFBU, CBS News features the so-called Silicon Prairie and the launch of NewBoCo]()
MVP015—Dwolla fined by CFBU, CBS News features the so-called "Silicon Prairie" and the launch of NewBoCo
07/03/2016 Duration: 45minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register andGeoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP014—#IowaHour at SXSW, River Glen Venture Partners bringing a new investment fund to Iowa, Banno/Jack Henry expanded in Cedar Falls Des Moines and Prometheus Award finalists]()
MVP014—#IowaHour at SXSW, River Glen Venture Partners bringing a new investment fund to Iowa, Banno/Jack Henry expanded in Cedar Falls & Des Moines and Prometheus Award finalists
29/02/2016 Duration: 47minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register andGeoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP013—Uber regulations, AgriSyncs funding and our states best industries, Apples privacy stand and DMACC Celebrate Innovation Week]()
MVP013—Uber regulations, AgriSync's funding and our state's best industries, Apple's privacy stand and DMACC Celebrate Innovation Week
19/02/2016 Duration: 41minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register andGeoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show atmvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP012—FunnelWise raises a $7MM Series A, EntreFEST is cancelled for 2016 and the problems that come with record low unemployment.]()
MVP012—FunnelWise raises a $7MM Series A, EntreFEST is cancelled for 2016 and the problems that come with record low unemployment.
15/02/2016 Duration: 44minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP011—Global Insurance Accelerator announces new class, UpCraft Club finalist for InnovateHER and the St. Martin Land Company]()
MVP011—Global Insurance Accelerator announces new class, UpCraft Club finalist for InnovateHER and the St. Martin Land Company
01/02/2016 Duration: 36minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP010—id8 Workspace, Visual Logic, KinoSol, Pop Up Coworking and is an ag-tech accelerator on the horizon for Central Iowa?]()
MVP010—id8 Workspace, Visual Logic, KinoSol, Pop Up Coworking and is an ag-tech accelerator on the horizon for Central Iowa?
22/01/2016 Duration: 41minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP009—That Dragon, Cancer game, should computer science be required in Iowa schools? and a new women-focused angel group]()
MVP009—"That Dragon, Cancer" game, should computer science be required in Iowa schools? and a new women-focused angel group
18/01/2016 Duration: 36minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP008—Autonomous drone research in Eastern Iowa, Prometheus Awards nominations and new categories, Iowa companies laying off and shutting down]()
MVP008—Autonomous drone research in Eastern Iowa, Prometheus Awards nominations and new categories, Iowa companies laying off and shutting down
18/12/2015 Duration: 36minMatt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![MVP007—Presidential Tech Town Hall, Airbnb regulations in Des Moines, Iowans fighting food waste in Washington, DC, Sioux City startup wins Chicago pitch competition and a discussion of funding options for startups]()
MVP007—Presidential Tech Town Hall, Airbnb regulations in Des Moines, Iowans fighting food waste in Washington, DC, Sioux City startup wins Chicago pitch competition and a discussion of funding options for startups
11/12/2015 Duration: 49minOn this show: Social Money acquired, data centers in Iowa, new drone registrations, at what age should you introduce entrepreneurship? Matt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
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![Minimum Viable Podcast — #6]()
Minimum Viable Podcast — #6
04/12/2015 Duration: 50minOn this show: Social Money acquired, data centers in Iowa, new drone registrations, at what age should you introduce entrepreneurship? Matt Patane, technology and innovation reporter for the Des Moines Register and Geoff Wood, community builder at Gravitate, sit down for an in-depth discussion of the companies, events and ideas making news in the Iowa innovation community. Like the show? Support us at patreon.com/welchavenue Feedback, thoughts or suggestions? Hit us up on Twitter or email the show at mvp@gravitatedsm.com
