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From business headlines to inspiring stories of courage and community, the BPC Streaming Network brings together Iowa’s most trusted voices. Featuring original video podcast series from Business Record and dsm Magazine, the network celebrates the people, ideas and developments shaping our state's future. Watch, listen and discover what drives Iowa forward.

  1. 2d ago

    E43 | Sheldon Speers on Operational Technology Security | Made In Iowa

    Manufacturing is now the most-hacked industry, and the risks extend far beyond office computers. Leisa Fox talks with Sheldon Speers, president and founder of Tenax Solutions, about protecting operational technology, or OT, including the systems and equipment that keep production lines running. With 61 percent of attacks involving a third party such as a vendor, supplier or service provider, manufacturers must consider the security of every organization connected to their operations. Cyber insurance companies are also requiring stronger protections, but as Sheldon explains, cybersecurity is more than a compliance exercise. It is simply the right thing to do to protect employees, customers, production and the future of the business. Artificial intelligence is making cyberattacks faster and easier to execute, giving criminals the ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed. That makes regular patching, system monitoring and advance planning more critical than ever. Sheldon examines the ransomware attack on Asahi Group, which disrupted production and contributed to an estimated $61 million loss, as a powerful example of how a technology failure can quickly become an operational and financial crisis. This conversation gives Iowa manufacturers a clear message: protecting operational technology is essential to keeping production moving and the business resilient. Presenting sponsor: ⁨‪Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield https://wellmark.com/MadeinIowa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E43 | Sheldon Speers on Operational Technology Security | Made In Iowa

  2. 2d ago

    E9 | Beyond Stocks and Bonds | Kent Kramer & Nicole Gunderson | dsm Wealth

    On the latest episode of the DSM Wealth Podcast, host Suzanna de Baca welcomes Kent Kramer, chief investment officer at Foster Group, and Nicole Gunderson, partner at ManchesterStory, for a thoughtful discussion on "Beyond Stocks and Bonds: Exploring the World of Alternative Investments." The conversation examines how alternative investments such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge funds, and cryptocurrency can complement traditional portfolios, the role they may play in diversification and risk management, and what investors should understand before considering these opportunities. The episode offers practical insights into a rapidly evolving investment landscape while emphasizing the importance of aligning investment decisions with individual financial goals and seeking professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E9 | Beyond Stocks and Bonds | Kent Kramer & Nicole Gunderson | dsm Wealth

  3. 3d ago

    E13 | Doing the hard thing #2: Major career shifts | Jessica Youngblood Kirkpatrick | Fearless

    Sometimes, we have to do hard things that will lead to a more fulfilled, stable life — like making a major shift in our careers. Jessica Youngblood Kirkpatrick joined the Fearless podcast to share the consequential decision to leave the career she’d always known. This is the second of three episodes in a series focused on “Doing the Hard Things.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E13 | Doing the hard thing #2: Major career shifts | Jessica Youngblood Kirkpatrick | Fearless

  4. 3d ago

    E45 | Hy-Vee, university enrollment, UI Health Care | Business Record Iowa News Headlines

    Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn and Senior Director of Events Stacey Thompson host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between Sept. 9-15. Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy. See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business in Iowa: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E45 | Hy-Vee, university enrollment, UI Health Care | Business Record Iowa News Headlines

  5. Sep 11

    E14 | Meals from the Heartland | Iowa Stops Hunger

    Host Lisa Rossi chats with local leader Chuck Current about Meals from the Heartland. Current is the executive director of the faith-based nonprofit organization, which works to end childhood hunger in Des Moines and around the world. What started as a food packaging event has grown into a network of service that now includes an entire week of meal packaging during the Annual Hunger Fight. This year’s event will take place the week of Oct. 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E14 | Meals from the Heartland | Iowa Stops Hunger

  6. Sep 10

    E42 | You Can’t Automate That! | Made In Iowa

    In this panel discussion, recorded live from the QCBJ Manufacturing Conference, Leisa Fox is joined by Christine Caves of Grow Quad Cities, George Brancato of FANUC and Faisal Mehrban of Motoniq to explore what automation really looks like inside today’s manufacturing operations. The conversation moves beyond robots replacing people to examine workforce pressures, productivity, process variability and the valuable knowledge experienced employees carry in their heads. From traditional robotics to intelligent systems that can learn from human adjustments, the panel considers how manufacturers can capture that knowledge and apply automation where it will make people safer, more productive and more valuable. The panel also gets honest about what happens when automation meets the real world. A memorable example from an Iowa manufacturer involved an employee using a broom handle to free a stuck sanding robot, illustrating the difference between installing technology and making it work reliably. Manufacturers are challenged to examine the tasks they believe “can’t be automated,” understand the exceptions and desired outcomes, and choose the right starting point. The takeaway is clear: successful automation is not about removing the human. It is about combining human judgment with technology to improve quality, capacity, safety, retention, and long-term competitiveness. NOTE: We were unable to capture video at this event. Presenting sponsor: ⁨‪Blue Cross Blue Shield https://wellmark.com/MadeinIowa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E42 | You Can’t Automate That! | Made In Iowa

  7. Sep 9

    E44 | AI insurance hub, Lincoln Savings Bank, nuclear energy | Business Record Iowa News Headlines

    Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn and Staff Writer Lisa Rossi host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between Sept. 2-8. Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy. See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business in Iowa: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E44 | AI insurance hub, Lincoln Savings Bank, nuclear energy | Business Record Iowa News Headlines

  8. Sep 8

    E13 | National debt, local impact: What $40 trillion means for Iowa | Iowa Economy

    The U.S. national debt recently surpassed $40 trillion, raising questions about what its continued growth means for the economy and for businesses in Iowa. On this episode of the Iowa Economy Podcast, host Chris Conetzkey talks with two economists to break down the often abstract-feeling issue of the national debt and the tangible effects Iowa businesses may experience now and in the future as the number continues to rise. On this episode: • How the national debt affects Iowa: Iowa’s diversified but capital-intensive economy makes businesses, farmers, homeowners and local governments particularly sensitive to higher borrowing costs. • The growing cost of servicing the debt: The federal deficit is running at roughly 6% of GDP, while net interest costs have risen above 3% of GDP, exceeding federal defense spending. • Interest rates and business investment: Rising Treasury yields can put upward pressure on mortgage, auto loan and commercial borrowing costs, potentially affecting profitability and decisions about capital investment. • Iowa’s exposure to federal spending and demographics: Iowa’s older-than-average population makes Social Security and health care particularly important, while potential federal spending reductions could affect agriculture, university research and other priorities. Guests: • Ryan Nunn, research director, The Budget Lab at Yale University • Anne Villamil, research fellow in economics and professor, University of Iowa Tippie College of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E13 | National debt, local impact: What $40 trillion means for Iowa | Iowa Economy
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From business headlines to inspiring stories of courage and community, the BPC Streaming Network brings together Iowa’s most trusted voices. Featuring original video podcast series from Business Record and dsm Magazine, the network celebrates the people, ideas and developments shaping our state's future. Watch, listen and discover what drives Iowa forward.

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