ALUMNI MAKERS

ALUMNI MAKERS

our Alumni Makers are former Iowa State students who have turned their creative passions into thriving businesses. These entrepreneurs started as student makers in our store and have since launched their own brands, bringing innovative products to a wider audience. Shop their collections and support alumni-owned businesses that grew from our Cyclone community!

Hannah brown

Hannah is the founder of Hannah’s Bees, located in Amana, IA. Some of Hannah’s products sold at Innovate 1858 are the car diffusers and the multi-scented lotions.

REGAN DOELY

Regan is the founder of Doe-A-Deer boutique, based in Stuart, IA. Some of Regan’s products sold at Innovate 1858 include the “Iowa Oven Mitt”, and the “A Little Sweet Sticker”.

Skylar Bundridge

Skylar is the founder of Sky Ivy Design a print design company. Some of Skylar’s products sold at Innovate 1858 include the “Text Me Squirrel Crewneck”, and the “Football Swan Sticker”.

Sarah Zobel

Sarah is the founder of Simply Sarah Nicole, an online Jewelry store with collections sold in small businesses. Some of her items sold at Innovate 1858 are her clay earrings and necklaces.

Laura bjornstand & samantha ring

Laura and Samantha founded Boathouse Apparel, with boutiques located in Okoboji, IA and Washington D.C. Some of their products sold at Innovate 1858 include the “Game Day Crewneck” and the “Favorite Season Crewneck”.

Stacy Negate

Stacy Negate is the founder of Oak Lane Candle, a candle company located in Ames, IA. Some of her items sold at Innovate 1858 include the Innovate 1858 Signature Candle.

Linda Tong

Linda is the founder of Linda Tong Planners, an online stationary store. She currently promotes her business by doing pop-ups and guest speaking for entrepreneurship classes. Some of her items sold at Innovate 1858 are her planners and bookmarks.

JENNY POLLARD

Jenny Pollard is the founder of Life Distilled, a modern-day apothecary”. She has a store located in downtown Ames, IA, where she sells her clean home products. Some of her items sold at Innovate 1858 are her essential oil roller packs.

DANIELLE JOHNSON

Danielle is the founder of Cheers Ink, a natural stone wholesale line that includes cheese boards, glassware, and more. Some of her items sold at Innovate 1858 include a cutting board.

Bridget Good

Bridget is the founder of B.E. Good, an inspiring and trendy clothing boutique. Some of her products sold at Innovate 1858 include the “Be Happy Baseball Hat”, and the “Be Happy It’s Gameday T-shirt”.

Caroline Freese

Caroline is the founder of Caroline Freese Designs. Some of her products are Jewelry dishes and the Swan Mug.

Syndey Friest

Sydney is the founder of Friest Designs. Some of her products include the “Woo Hoo! Card”, and the “Drink More Water Sticker”.