The Innovators Podcast
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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- Sep 1, 2026
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Podcast 78 - Student Innovator Allyson Reinert, Founder of Mystic Eco (opens the original)
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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!
Podcast 77 - Paul Gormley, Project Manager for the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) (opens the original)
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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!
Podcast 76 - David Spalding, Vice President of Economic Development and Industry Relations (opens the original)
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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!
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