We really pivoted from trying to use our system just to grow algae to make money, to using our system to treat wastewater.

We just returned from Brazil, where we accompanied twelve Iowa State University students who are a part of an agricultural travel course.

Most companies are really looking for people. And the next generation of talent demands something different.

Successful people are always learning. They always want to know what you know, and they're not telling you how the world works.

I think the protein sector is going to offer a lot of opportunities given that production needs to double in the next generation.

Iowa really is where ag tech businesses belong. Iowa needs to own ag tech and Iowa State University should be the center of it.

There's a night and day difference between early stage entrepreneurs if they have an inquisitive mind and are willing to go that extra step.

I see big opportunities for those businesses that make information more available or more importantly, more usable.

We launched the Ag Startup Engine to fill a gap in funding and mentoring agtech startups in Iowa.