The Innovators Podcast

Podcast 74 - Student Innovator Ryan Ryherd, Founder of Central Iowa Sod

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!

Podcast 73 - Billie Asmus, Founder and CEO of Repaint Studios

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!

Podcast 72 - Student Innovator Boluwarin Ojo, Founder of SparkDefy

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!

Podcast 71 - Student Innovator Kailey Stevens, Founder of Bolded K Studio

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!

Podcast 70 - Student Innovator Ella Janssen, Founder of Monologue

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!