#022 - Brent Shanks

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On AREA Podcast episode #022, we’re joined by Brent Shanks, Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer at Pyrone Systems. He shares his journey from academic research to launching a biotech startup, how Pyrone is developing sustainable alternatives to traditional chemicals, and what it takes to bring breakthrough science into real-world use. The AREA Podcast is presented by Flynn Wright - https://www.flynnwright.com Iowa State University Research Park - https://www.isupark.org Northcrest Community - https://www.northcrestcommunity.org

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