Episodes
77
Latest episode
Aug 2026
Language
EN
The Innovators Podcast was started in 2020 to highlight some of the incredible people in Ames, at Iowa State, and in the Research Park. Hosted by Research Park staff, the Podcast aims to share the stories of innovation and entrepreneurship that often go unseen in our communities.
On episode 78 of the Innovators Podcast, Katelyn Gingery, a PR and Communications Intern at the Iowa State University Research Park, sits down with Allyson Reinert, Founder of Mystic Eco. In this episode, Allyson shares the story behind Mystic Eco, her vision for the company's future, and how the CYstarters Program has helped shape her entrepreneurial journey. Thank you for listening!
On episode 77 of the Innovators Podcast, Rick Sanders, President and Director of the ISU Research Park, interviews Paul Gormley, Project Manager for The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS). In this episode, they discuss Paul's time as a student at Iowa State University, CIRAS, and the impacts of AI. Thanks for listening!
On episode 76 of the Innovators Podcast, Rick Sanders, President and Director of the ISU Research Park, interviews David Spalding, Vice President of Economic Development and Industry Relations (EDIR). In this episode, they celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Core Facility and discuss David's journey to becoming the Vice President of EDIR as well as the Core Facility's impact on economic development in Iowa. Thanks for listening!
On episode 75 of the Innovators Podcast, Rick Sanders, President and Director of the ISU Research Park, interviews Chris Sievers, University Partnership and Talent & Technology leader at John Deere. In this episode, Chris shares about his time at Iowa State University and his experience working at John Deere. He also shares his relationship to the Research Park. Thank you for listening!
On episode 74 of the Innovators Podcast, Annabelle Wadle, a Communications and Marketing Intern at the Iowa State University Research Park, sits down with Ryan Ryherd, Founder of Central Iowa Sod. In this episode, we discuss Ryan's start with entrepreneurship and how CYstarters has grown his business. Thank you for listening!
On episode 73 of the Innovators Podcast, Rick Sanders, President and Director of the ISU Research Park, interviews Billie Asmus, Founder and CEO of Repaint Studios. In this episode, Billie shares her experience becoming an entrepreneur, how she was able to get on Shark Tank, and landing a deal with Chip and Joanna Gaines. Thanks for listening!
On episode 72 of the Innovators Podcast, Annabelle Wadle, a Communications and Marketing Intern at the Iowa State University Research Park, sits down with Boluwarin Ojo, Founder of SparkDefy. In this episode, we learn how she is making strides in a market gap, how CYstarters has transformed her company, and her experience winning pitch competitions and co-founding the Black Designers Society. Thank you for listening!
On episode 71 of the Innovators Podcast, Annabelle Wadle, a Communications and Marketing Intern at the Iowa State University Research Park, sits down with Kailey Stevens, Founder of Bolded K Studio. In this episode, we take a look at her development before and after completing the CYstarters program. Thank you for listening!
On episode 70 of the Innovators Podcast, Avery Smith, a Communications and Marketing Intern at the Iowa State University Research Park, interviews Ella Janssen, Founder of Monologue. In this episode, we dive into how Monologue came to be and the strides Ella has made in her short year in business. Thank you for listening!
On episode 69 of The Innovators Podcast, Annabelle Wadle, a Communications and Marketing Intern at the Iowa State University Research Park, interviews Madison Green, Founder of Perfect Motion. In this episode, we had the privilege of meeting with Madison twice, once before her CYstarters experience, and once after, to get a view into how her business and mindset progressed throughout her time in the program. Thanks for listening!
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