Iowa Startup Accelerator accepting applications

The Iowa Startup Accelerator is now accepting applications for its seven-week evening program designed to help Iowa-based companies strengthen branding, marketing, prospecting, sales and revenue-growth strategies. The program includes educational workshops and presentations, pitch development and feedback, access to JPEC Venture Mentoring Services for targeted industry and vertical coaching and…

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Innovators on the move: July 25

Jason Gross announced on LinkedIn that he accepted a role as chief strategy officer at TruStage, formerly CUNA Mutual. He started the new role Monday. For the last three years, Gross served as vice president – head of investor relations at Des Moines-based venture capital firm ManchesterStory. If you know of other Iowa…

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Florida lending executive joins LenderClose’s board of directors

Jenny Vipperman, chief lending officer for Florida-based VyStar Credit Union, has joined LenderClose’s board of directors, the fintech lending platform announced Tuesday. “Our growth goals are aggressive, and that calls for an experienced set of directors who are highly attuned to market conditions affecting borrowers, financial institutions, and the end-users of…

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