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Hosted by Kathleen Gallagher · business · EN
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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHear 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.
Midwest Moxie is hosted by Kathleen Gallagher. The show has published 90 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Using sound waves to evaporate tumors" (27 December 2025, 29 minutes), "Smart sponges that absorb toxic gases" (24 December 2025, 16 minutes), and "Analyzing mammogram changes over time to predict breast cancer risk" (20 December 2025, 15 minutes).
Midwest Moxie publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 90 episodes.
Booking probability for Midwest Moxie is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Midwest Moxie requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Midwest Moxie's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Midwest Moxie are Business & Management Consulting and Scientific Research & Development. Midwest Moxie has a business audience.
Kathleen Gallagher hosts Midwest Moxie, a business podcast with 90 episodes published.
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