Molly Freese, ISU Student

Molly Freese is our 2025 OEI Intern that will assist in booking venues, meals, coaches and mentors, and supporting the organization and execution of the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute on August 10-15, 2025.

Molly, from Carroll, Iowa, is a Freshman at Iowa State University, pursuing a degree in Agricultural Communications and Event Management. She learned about OEI through the ISU Pappajohn Center of Entrepreneurship.

What are you excited about from what you know? 

I am excited not only to gain hands-on experience in event management with industry professionals but also to work with and learn from young entrepreneurs working to strengthen their skills and ideas. 

If you were/are going to start a business, what kind of business would it be? 

If I were to start my own business, I would want to combine two of my greatest passions: agriculture and bringing people together to share ideas. I envision creating a business that fosters opportunities for individuals to connect, collaborate, and exchange knowledge about agriculture, with the goal of inspiring meaningful partnerships and strengthening the agricultural industry as a whole.

And because I enjoy sharing a fun question alongside some more serious ones: If you could have any superpower, what would it be? 

If I could have any superpower, it would be the ability to teleport. It would be amazing to travel anywhere instantly, whether visiting different landmarks worldwide, attending events, or just exploring new places. Plus, it would save so much time and make life much more efficient!