The Innovators Podcast

ISU Research Park
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    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!

    30 min

  2. May 7

    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!

    12 min

  3. Apr 9

    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!

    30 min

  4. Mar 5

    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!

    13 min

  5. Feb 5

    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!

    21 min

  6. Jan 8

    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!

    32 min

  7. 12/04/2025

    Podcast 69 - Student Innovator Madison Green, Founder of Perfect Motion

    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!

    12 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    Podcast 68 - Nadilia Gomez, Chief Technology Officer of Iowa State University

    On episode 68 of the Innovators Podcast, Alison Doyle, Associate Director of the ISURP, interviews Nadilia Gomez, Chief Technology Officer of Iowa State University.  In this episode, Nadilia shares insights into her role as CTO, what led her to this position, and what makes her work so unique. Thank you for listening!

    51 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    ISU Research Park
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 The Innovators Podcast
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