Podcast 70 - Student Innovator Ella Janssen, Founder of Monologue

Podcast 75 - Chris Sievers, Talent and Technology Leader at John Deere

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!

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!