The tech.mn Podcast

This is a podcast for tech in Minnesota. Kevin McArdle and Jac Stark set out to tell the stories of the individuals that make up the Minnesota Tech Community.

From Academia to Entrepreneurship with Jacqueline Mejia of gener8tor 06/01/2021

From Academia to Entrepreneurship with Jacqueline Mejia of gener8tor Kevin and Jac talk with Jacqueline Mejia, a researcher, educator, and entrepreneur with a PhD in environmental chemistry and technology. Now the gBETA Medtech Director, she shares her accidental journey into the entrepreneurial life. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/19308764

A Conversation with Jeff Lin of Bust Out 05/25/2021

A Conversation with Jeff Lin of Bust Out On this week’s episode we welcome Jeff Lin, CEO and Founder of Bust Out. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/19228484

Twenty Minutes: May 21, 2021 05/21/2021

Twenty Minutes: May 21, 2021 The Minnesota IPO train keep chuggin’ along, long-term-lending options, video games as educational tools, and more. This is the news in Minnesota tech and startup for the week of Friday, May 21. Featured Interviews: Maria Burns Ortiz, CEO and Co-founder of Headlines: /episode/index/show/techmn/id/19184045

Got the Memo with Clarence Bethea of Upsie 05/18/2021

Got the Memo with Clarence Bethea of Upsie On this week’s episode we welcome Clarence Bethea, Founder and CEO of Upsie. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/19144088

Twenty Minutes: May 14, 2021 05/14/2021

Twenty Minutes: May 14, 2021 A new app with a goal of getting people home safely, a new IPO on the horizon, a new Series A… lots of NEW. This is the news in Minnesota tech and startup for the week of Friday, May 14. Featured Interviews: Jazz Hampton, CEO and General Counsel of Headlines: /episode/index/show/techmn/id/19098824

Food as Medicine with Leena Pradhan-Nabzdyk of Canomiks 05/11/2021

Food as Medicine with Leena Pradhan-Nabzdyk of Canomiks On this week’s episode we welcomeLeena Pradhan-Nabzdyk, CEO of Canomiks. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/19058525

Twenty Minutes: May 7, 2021 05/07/2021

Twenty Minutes: May 7, 2021 Accelerators, incubators, and cohorts — oh my. This is the news in Minnesota tech and startup for the week of Friday, May 7. Featured Interviews: Elizabeth Caven, Managing Director of the Russ Straate, Associate Director of the Headlines: /episode/index/show/techmn/id/19012481

Changing the Way the World Cares with Lisa Lavin of Ōmcare 05/04/2021

Changing the Way the World Cares with Lisa Lavin of Ōmcare On this week’s episode we welcome Lisa Lavin, Founder & CEO of Ōmcare, Inc. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18967940

Twenty Minutes: April 30, 2021 04/30/2021

Twenty Minutes: April 30, 2021 A new contract with U.S. SOCOM, climate accelerators, a big Branch raise, and more. This is the news in Minnesota tech and startup for the week of Friday, April 16. Featured Interviews: Brennan Townley, CEO of Headlines: /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18916550

Driving Impact with Connie Rutledge of FINNOVATION Lab 04/27/2021

Driving Impact with Connie Rutledge of FINNOVATION Lab On this week’s episode we welcome Connie Rutledge, CEO of FINNOVATION Lab. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18875654

Twenty Minutes: April 23, 2021 04/23/2021

Twenty Minutes: April 23, 2021 A new Series A that’s bringing jobs to the area soon(a), paying it forward by helping a new generation of entrepreneurs, and discussion of the verdict that finally brings some accountability. This is the news in Minnesota tech and startup for the week of Friday, April 23. Featured Interviews: Liz Giorgi, CEO and Co-founder of Mary Grove (Managing Partner - , Co-founder and Executive Director - ) and Damola Ogundipe (CEO - , Board Member - Silicon North Stars) Headlines: /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18830345

Homecoming and Humility with Nashan Miller of Queue-it 04/20/2021

Homecoming and Humility with Nashan Miller of Queue-it On this week’s episode we welcome Nashan Miller, Head of Business Development at Queue-it. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18694874

Twenty Minutes: April 16, 2021 04/16/2021

Twenty Minutes: April 16, 2021 Be sure to subscribe to the so you don't miss a future episode! A new accelerator in town, North Loop healthtech companies unite, and more. This is the news in Minnesota tech and startup for the week of Friday, April 16. Featured Interviews: Chris Iles, Senior Director, Brand Experience & Innovation of the Hannah Schulte of Clothing Collective and Jori Walton, Rosa Gastelum, Roxy Montoya of Mixed Bag Creative Studio Headlines: /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18743438

The Education of Intention with Ryan Tansom of Arkona 04/13/2021

The Education of Intention with Ryan Tansom of Arkona On this week’s episode we welcome Ryan Tansom, Co-Founder and President of Arkona. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18693881

Twenty Minutes: April 9, 2021 04/09/2021

Twenty Minutes: April 9, 2021 Featured Interviews: Danielle Steer, Founding Executive Director of Rob Weber, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Headlines: /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18658544

Minnesota by Way of Acquisition with Rob Walling of TinySeed, MicroConf, and Startups for the Rest of Us 04/06/2021

Minnesota by Way of Acquisition with Rob Walling of TinySeed, MicroConf, and Startups for the Rest of Us On this week’s episode we welcome Rob Walling, Co-founder of TinySeed and MicroConf and host of Startups for the Rest of Us Podcast /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18610769

Twenty Minutes: April 2, 2021 04/02/2021

Twenty Minutes: April 2, 2021 Don't miss an upcoming episode of Twenty Mintutes! Featured Interviews: Chris Reedy, Vice President of Acquisitions of Headlines: /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18573809

The Collision of Entrepreneurs and Storytelling with Amanda Leightner of Collider 03/30/2021

The Collision of Entrepreneurs and Storytelling with Amanda Leightner of Collider On this week’s episode we welcome Amanda Leightner, Director of Communications of Collider and host of The Rochester Rising Podcast. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18516611

Twenty Minutes: March 26, 2021 03/26/2021

Twenty Minutes: March 26, 2021 One school’s first online degrees in more than a century, testing the waters for live startup and tech events in Minnesota, a potential new IPO, and more. This is the news in Minnesota tech and startup for the week of Friday, March 26. Featured Interviews: Scott Stallman, Provost of Meg Steuer, Director of Platform of Headlines: /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18473351

Transforming the Minnesota Software Economy with Jim Moar of the Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory 03/23/2021

Transforming the Minnesota Software Economy with Jim Moar of the Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory On this week’s episode we welcome Jim Moar, Co-founder of the Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18354479

Twenty Minutes: March 19, 2021 03/19/2021

Twenty Minutes: March 19, 2021 Don't miss an episode! Viral drone videos, Minnedemo, a not-so-tiny TinySeed raise, and more. This is the news in Minnesota tech and startup for the week of Friday, March 19. Featured Interviews: Anthony Jaska, Director and Co-Founder of , and Jay Christensen, Aerial Cinematographer Maria Ploessl, Executive Director of Headlines: /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18383693

Community Entanglement Particle with Dan Atkins of MinneAnalytics 03/16/2021

Community Entanglement Particle with Dan Atkins of MinneAnalytics On this week’s episode we welcome Dan Atkins, Co-founder, President, and Principal Community Entanglement Particle of MinneAnalytics /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18346223

Twenty Minutes: March 12, 2021 03/12/2021

Twenty Minutes: March 12, 2021 Don't miss an episode - to the Twenty Minutes podcast feed today. A Shark Tank debut, FeMNist Days, a new cohort lineup, and more This is the news in Minnesota tech and startup for the week of Friday, March 12. Featured Interviews: Beth Fynbo, President & Founder of Erinn Farrell, Co-founder & Chief Experience Officer of Learn more about and register for Headlines: /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18291275

Super Mamas with Mary Kay Ziniewicz of Bus Stop Mamas 03/09/2021

Super Mamas with Mary Kay Ziniewicz of Bus Stop Mamas On this week’s episode, we welcome Mary Kay Ziniewicz, Founder of Bus Stop Mamas. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18243404

Twenty Minutes - March 5, 2021 03/05/2021

Twenty Minutes - March 5, 2021 Subscribe to Twenty Minutes on your platform of choice so you don't miss an episode! Well and Good props, human security platforms, caption tech, and more. This the news in Minnesota tech and startup for the week of Friday, March 5. Featured Interviews: Aneela Idnani, Co-founder of Matt Meents, CEO & Founder of Yardstik Truck Morrison, CEO of Headlines: /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18199325

Ownership of Our Learning with Eric Nelson of Fan School 03/02/2021

Ownership of Our Learning with Eric Nelson of Fan School On this week’s episode, we welcome Eric Nelson, co-founder at Fanschool. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18147731

Making Waves with Matt Johnson of Omnia Fishing 02/23/2021

Making Waves with Matt Johnson of Omnia Fishing On this week’s episode, we welcome Matt Johnson, Co-founder and CEO of Omnia Fishing and Able Seedhouse and Brewery. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18055442

Twenty Minutes - A New Podcast From tech.mn 02/19/2021

Twenty Minutes - A New Podcast From tech.mn Twenty Minutes is tech.mn's new weekly news podcast. If you enjoy the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you. Fishing raises, facial recognition bans, cryptocurrency, and more. This is the news in Minnesota tech and startup for the week of Friday, February 19. Interview Stories: Headlines: /episode/index/show/techmn/id/18007367

Falling into Tech with Shonnah Hughes 02/16/2021

Falling into Tech with Shonnah Hughes On this week’s episode, we welcome Shonnah Hughes, Global Product Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Getfeedback by SurveyMonkey, SalesForce Admin, Cofounder of Pepup Tech, Founder of Teen Tech Titans, and Board Member of BETA. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/17964698

The Future of Sports and Robotics with Alijah Nelson of JockLab 02/09/2021

The Future of Sports and Robotics with Alijah Nelson of JockLab On this week’s episode, we are joined by the Co-founder and CEO of JockLab, Alijah Nelson. /episode/index/show/techmn/id/17878238

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