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Eric Engelmann in NewBoCo

Jan 2, 2017

Building an agile nonprofit

A few months ago, I officially gave up my role as CEO at Geonetric to focus 100% on my new gig, leading a non-profit called the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo). We accelerate world-changing ideas, from Iowa. Sometimes that’s accelerating startups. Sometimes it’s…

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Eric Engelmann in NewBoCo

Nov 13, 2016

Handing over the reins of your company to a new CEO

After founding Geonetric in 1999, I had held the President & CEO title for seventeen years. It’s been an exhilarating ride with rapid growth from $0 to about $10 million in annual revenue, 100 or so amazing clients, and an astoundingly…

Ben Kaplan in NewBoCo

Aug 21, 2017

The Corridor and the “Retail Tipping Point”

This year is on pace to break records for store closings…

Eric Engelmann in NewBoCo

Mar 29, 2017

“Silly gestures” — Why physical Scrum boards and clothespins work

I’m a big proponent of co-located Scrum teams using physical boards instead of virtual ones. This approach comes with both advantages and disadvantages that the team needs to be aware of.

Eric Engelmann in NewBoCo

Mar 12, 2017

Bootstrapping your business in Iowa: options for growth capital without giving up equity

[Last updated: 11/16/22— if you have edits or updates, please send to eric@isaventures.com]

Eric Engelmann in NewBoCo

Dec 7, 2017

Iowa Isn’t Ready for Economic Disruption

Despite enormous progress, we have more work to do to face the challenges of tomorrow’s economy.

Eric Engelmann in NewBoCo

Dec 18, 2018

A new year, a new format for 1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids

Eric Engelmann in NewBoCo

Mar 20, 2017

Why we’re launching Corridor Angel Investors

NewBoCo, the 501(c)3 nonprofit that runs Iowa Startup Accelerator, recently announced the formation of a new angel investor network in Eastern Iowa: Corridor Angel Investors.