Midwest Moxie
Airs Sundays at 7 p.m.
Hear about the successes, failures, insights and opportunities that shape some of the Midwest’s most exciting entrepreneurs. Host Kathleen Gallagher, executive director of 5 Lakes Institute, talks with company founders who are taking risks, disrupting the status quo and driving economic growth in the region.
Latest Episodes
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After nursing Louie back to health with special nutrition, Dan Schaefer co-founded St. Louis-based Native Pet to make all-natural supplements and treats.
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Cale Johnston’s companies make it fast and easy to move accounts without disrupting direct deposits and recurring payments.
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This small Illinois company has more than 90% of the global purified isotope chemistry market.
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Nina Jenkins’ insect-killing fungal spores eliminate the need to fumigate, clean out cabinets and drawers.
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After stints at the White House, Air Force Academy and Amazon, Nick Mastronardi set out to help the public sector make data-driven decisions and improve performance.
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Louisville-based GoodMaps, hatched at the American Printing House for the Blind, provides turn-by-turn directions in train stations, airports and other indoor spaces.
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Johnny Park has been an academic, startup founder and now non-profit CEO.
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KaliVir Immunotherapeutics is developing immunotherapy programs for treating cancer.
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EmpowerU's online program delivers resilience training with 1on1 counseling support.
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BiomeSense's technology platform enables at-home monitoring of the human microbiome.