October 8, 2025: Session Three - Startup Success Stories
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Session Three: Startup Success Stories

Wednesday, October 8
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT

Register here for Session Three

Session Three spotlight innovative Iowa-based startups that have successfully scaled by leveraging local resources, university research, talent pipelines, and strategic partnerships to scale and succeed. Bring your questions and join the interactive conversation about pathways for startup growth, collaboration with Iowa State, and real-world examples of navigating challenges from idea to market.

The session’s panelists will bring a wealth of experience in animal, plant and digital agriculture and unique insights on tapping into the regional and university ecosystems, benefits of key industry and global leaders based in central Iowa, and how to serve large ag customers while adapting solutions to fit in smaller markets.

Panelists include:

  •        BJ Brugman, CEO and co-founder, Distynct
  •        Jason Cope, founder and chief intellectual property officer, PowerPollen
  •        Craig Rupp, CEO and founder, Sabanto

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