Using DC-DC step up boost converter to power Arduino Nano 33 IoT

I couldn't power an Arduino Nano 33 IoT using a 9V battery, but had more success using a boost converter to increase the voltage out of my battery.
Link to Digikey page with lots of info on boost converters: www.digikey.com/en/articles/g...

[@jamesbombthelong]

are you powering it through the Vin pin?

[@danpuperi4194]

yes