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Salt Lake City Secures Preferred Host of 2034 Winter Olympics

The announcement was made Wednesday by the IOC Executive Board and now the planning begins.

December 1, 2023

PhotoPharmics Secures $16 Million in Investment for Breakthrough Parkinson's Treatment

PhotoPharmics' innovative Light for PD trial promises a non-invasive approach with virtual participation, paving the way for a Parkinson's treatment paradigm shift.

November 29, 2023

Biolexis Therapeutics Secures $10 Million in Series A Funding for AI-Driven Metabolic Drug Development

Clarke Capital leads investment in potential game-changing drug development.

November 28, 2023

Philo Studio Welcomes Serial Founder Scott Evanson as Head of Platform

Evanson plans on leveraging his skills to transform early concepts into successful startups.

November 20, 2023

GOEO Allocates $10 Million for Manufacturing Modernization Grant Program

21 companies were selected as part of the state program to stimulate and rejuvenate Utah manufacturing.

November 15, 2023

Treads Secures $4.6 Million in Seed Funding for AI-Powered Car Maintenance Service Expansion

Treads plans to expand AI-powered tire subscriptions across 34 U.S. cities.

November 14, 2023

Gabb Releases Phone 3 Pro to Unlock a Safer Tech Future for Teens

Gabb continues to produce technology solutions to meet evolving needs.

November 8, 2023

Texas Instruments Breaks Ground on $11 Billion Semiconductor Mega Plant in Lehi

The new project promises to bring thousands of jobs to Utah.

November 7, 2023

Conservice-Rent Manager Integration Unveils Seamless Utility Data Transfer

The collaboration between Conservice and Rent Manager marks a significant step toward enhancing the services essential to mutual customers.

November 6, 2023

Savory Fund Invests in Houston TX Hot Chicken to Spice Up American Dining

Backed by the investment of the Silicon Slopes firm, HHC is preparing for growth.

November 3, 2023

The Silicon Slopes Show

The Secrets of Brandon Fugal | Entrepreneurship and Paranormal Encounters in Utah's Mountains

Clint meets with Brandon Fugal who is the Chairman at Colliers International, and is widely known as the current owner of Skinwalker Ranch. Brandon shares exciting insights into the start of his career and tells how his fascination with real estate and business drives him today, particularly in entrepreneurship.

November 30, 2023

A Lifesaving Embrace | "I Love You, Bro" with Joe Tuia'ana and Aron

Clint is joined by Joe Tuia'ana and Aron from the I Love You Bro Project. They're on a mission to save lives by speaking authentically and openly about suicide rates among men and providing resources for suicide prevention. Their story starts on an overpass where Aron was standing on the ledge when Joe pulled over and kept repeating "I love you, bro," until he was able to embrace Aron and pull him to safety. To this day, the two consider each other family and are sharing their story to help men understand their emotions, to feel heard, and to facilitate life-saving connections.

November 14, 2023

Utah's Political Landscape Explained | Liz Converse, CEO of Utah Tech Leads

CEO of Utah Tech Leads, Liz Converse, joins Clint for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show for a conversation about Utah politics and business. Liz answers some common questions about DEI and why this is important for community building in education and business. With a huge shift in national politics sweeping the nation, Utah isn't exempt from the chaos and they discuss one of Utah's more controversial figures.

November 9, 2023

Valuing Experience and Authenticity in Business | Connor Snyder, Co-Founder of Storyy

On this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show, Clint meets with Utah native and co-founder of Storyy, Connor Snyder. They talk about the impact of social media on children and adults today, including how these apps affect behavior and our world view.

November 7, 2023

Mastering the Mind | Unlocking Hypno Hick's Secrets of Hypnosis

Clint is joined by Shaun Dee, the Hypno Hick. Shaun dives into the science behind hypnosis and how he was inspired to create the Hypno Hick act after learning about the human brain and psychology in school. He shares some hypnosis tips and tricks and he talks about the power of suggestion. Shaun also does hypnosis to help people navigate different life struggles like stress reduction, building confidence, quitting smoking habits, and even improving sports and athletic performance.

October 20, 2023

Mastering Market Capture and Scaling Utah Business | Trevor Crump from Bestie

Clint meets with Trevor Crump, who is the co-founder of Bestie. Trevor shares insights to capturing a market and scaling it, growing a business in Utah, and how scale can be highly dependent on customer loyalty. They talk about the psychological intelligence that goes on behind the scenes in business and how nine times out of ten, the best business is the one solving a specific problem in the market.

October 17, 2023

Beyond the Dough | How Tech and Branding Launched Crumbl's Success with Jason McGowan

Clint meets with the Founder and CEO of Crumbl Cookies, Jason McGowan. Popular for its signature chocolate chip and birthday cake cookies, the bakery has expanded rapidly across North America, but originated here in Utah. Jason explains how the two keys to maintaining consistent cookie quality are technology and exceptional bakers, and it certainly doesn't hurt to have iconic branding, such as Crumbl's, as part of your arsenal. He dives into creating Crumbl's branding and focusing on the experience their cookies present; just like receiving a bouquet of flowers, but better.

October 13, 2023

Building a Thriving Tech Ecosystem in Utah | Owen Fuller, CEO of Marq

Clint is joined by Owen Fuller who is the CEO at Marq. They discuss all things Utah tech, including the creation of Marq and how it evolved from Lucidpress. With Utah's techscape constantly expanding, it attracts a lot of entrepreneurs and Owen shares some of the fantastic leadership collaborations he's experienced in this ecosystem.

October 12, 2023

The Future of Workplace Connections | Jared Stewart, Founder of TribeHouse

Jared Stewart joins Clint for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show to talk about founding TribeHouse and navigating relationship intelligence. They talk about leading with authenticity and how being authentic naturally grows your network because it attracts genuine people. Jared's an excellent community leader and is known for his strides in building communities for the sake of revolutionizing relationships and how we interact with others in professional environments and at home.

October 10, 2023

Elevating Utah 's Economy | GOEO's Vision for the Future with Ryan Starks

On this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, Clint meets with Ryan Starks who is the Executive Director for the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO). Having spent most of his life in Utah, Ryan's passionate about helping the state become a hub of business and tech opportunity by advocating to keep manufacturing as close to home as possible. Something Utah's known for is the healthcare innovations and life sciences coming from its universities, which have robust programs in these fields. They discuss Utah's recent recognition by U.S. News & World Report as having the best economy in the United States and what that means for those who live here.

October 6, 2023

Summit 2023

Building Your Personal Brand with LifeBrand

Silicon Slopes Summit 2023 - TJ Colaiezzi, CEO of LifeBrand

September 29, 2023

The University of Utah's Impact on Silicon Slopes

Silicon Slopes Summit 2023 - President Taylor Randall, President of the University of Utah; and Michael Good, MD., CEO of University of Utah Health

September 29, 2023

Jim Kwik: The Leading Brain Expert

Silicon Slopes Summit 2023 - Jim Kwik, Founder of Kwik Brain; NY Times Bestselling Author; Celebrity Brain Coach

September 29, 2023

ESPN: Substance, Heart, and Humor

Silicon Slopes Summit 2023 - Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman of ESPN; and Steve Starks, CEO of The Larry H. Miller Company

September 29, 2023

Approaching Generative AI in a Meainingful Career

Silicon Slopes Summit 2023 - Will Grannis, Chief Technology Officer of Google Cloud; and Erin Alberty, Reporter at Axios

September 29, 2023

What the Future Holds for the Internet

Silicon Slopes Summit 2023 - Prashanth Chandresakar, CEO of Stack Overflow

September 29, 2023

Making Positive Points in Your Life

Silicon Slopes Summit 2023 - Dean Graziosi, NY Times Bestselling Author

September 29, 2023

The Future of Utah

Silicon Slopes Summit 2023 - Reed Hastings, Founder and Executive Chairman of Netflix; Ryan Smith, Founder and Executive Chairman of Qualtrics; and Governor of the Utah Jazz; and Caroline Klein, Chief Communications Officer of the Utah Jazz

September 29, 2023

Navigating the Tech Landscape: A Career Journey with Joanna Burkey

Silicon Slopes Summit 2023 - Joanna Burkey, Chief Information Security Officer at HP Inc.; Overstock Board of Directors, and Jonathan Johnson, CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond/Overstock

September 28, 2023

The Future of Salt Lake: Home Runs & Growth

Silicon Slopes Summit 2023 - Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Mayor of Salt Lake City; Steve Starks, CEO of The Larry H. Miller Company; and Adam Edmunds, CEO of Entrata Software

September 28, 2023

Meat & Potatoes Podcast

M&P Ep. 235 David Sinclair, 4Freedom Mobile

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with David Sinclair, CEO and Co-founder of 4Freedom Mobile. In this conversation, they discuss the founding story of 4Freedom Mobile, how large corporations and governments collect and use personal data, and why privacy protection should be on everyone’s minds.

November 29, 2023

M&P Ep. 234 Dylan Ferguson, Simplus

Join Garrett Clark as he meets with Dylan Ferguson, Director of Sales for Simplus. In this episode, Dylan shares his career path from working at Salesforce to being director of sales for the western region of the US.

November 22, 2023

M&P Ep. 233 Britnie Larsen, Pierced Co

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with Britnie Larsen, Founder and CEO of Pierced Co, a mother-daughter owned company that makes timeless, hypoallergenic earrings that can be worn in the pool, at the gym, and overnight.

November 15, 2023

M&P Ep. 231 Carlos Kemeny, DrumData

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with Carlos Kemeny, Co-Founder and CEO of DrumData and its product, DrumCV, which focuses on cleaning data and using AI to make it actionable. Carlos and Garrett explore the importance of data and AI in decision-making, considering factors like trust, the complexity of decisions, and the role of intuition.

November 1, 2023

M&P Ep. 230 Annie Jorgensen and Laura Walker, At Home Articulation

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with Annie Jorgensen and Laura Walker, co-founders of At Home Articulation, a speech therapy app that allows parents to be empowered with tips and tricks and clinicians to quickly send homework to their client.

October 25, 2023

M&P Ep. 229 Alex Hill, Assetworx

Join Garrett Clark as he meets with Alex Hill, Owner of Assetworx, an IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) company that reuses, recycles, and repurposes unwanted IT equipment in a safe and responsible way. In this episode, they discuss what the market is, how much IT equipment is saved from the landfill, and why ITAD is important for any company.

October 18, 2023

M&P Ep. 228 Jay Tobey, FlowStreet

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with co-founder and CIO of FlowStreet, Jay Tobey. In this episode, they discuss the world of private investments. Traditionally, private investments are behind closed doors and are not available to the general public.

October 11, 2023

M&P Ep. 227 Ryan Sommerville, Antler VC

Join Garrett Clark as he meets with General Partner of Antler VC, Ryan Sommerville. In this episode, they discuss how Antler VC was started, what Antler VC offers to founders throughout the globe, and why Antler VC is unique compared to other venture capital groups.

October 4, 2023

M&P Ep. 226 Beth Martial, PROG Development Center

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with Beth Martial, Director of PROG Development Center, as they discuss opportunities to support education and workforce preparation in Utah. They discuss what PROG Development Center offers to students, how the center can help individuals grow, and the future of the organization.

September 27, 2023

M&P Ep. 225 Patricia Jones, Women's Leadership Institute

Join Garrett Clark and guest Patricia Jones, CEO of The Women’s Leadership Institute, as they discuss the current state of female leadership in Utah, how Women’s Leadership Institute is empowering women to become leaders and to run for political office, and confronting common stereotypes when women and men work together.

September 20, 2023

Friday Conversations

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Danny Cox, VP of Guest Empowerment and Airport Operations at Breeze Airways

In this Friday Conversation, we were joined by Danny Cox, VP of Guest Empowerment and Airport Operations at Breeze Airways. Breeze Airways is a nonstop airline that services underserved routes across the U.S. at affordable rates. In their conversation, they talk about the perks of flying with Breeze, Breeze’s competition, and guest empowerment.

November 20, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Ethan Lowe and Thomas Farr, Founders of Swolery

In this Friday Conversation, we were joined by Ethan Lowe and Thomas Farr, Founders of Swolery Jewelry. In their discussion, they share the founding story of Swolery and the company's current business model, the reasons why they founded the company, how they sale their products, and how Swolery is helping to motivate people to go to the gym.

November 13, 2023

StartFEST ’23 with Arian Lewis, Co-Founder and CEO of Kiln

Arian Lewis, Co-Founder and CEO of Kiln, believes that every person comes into this world with a truly unique gift.

November 7, 2023

StartFEST ’23 with Jeff Burningham, Founder and Chairman at Peak Capital Partners

Jeff Burningham, Founder and Chairman at Peak Capital Partners, thinks of entrepreneurship as art and adventure.

November 7, 2023

StartFEST ’23 with Kat Kennedy, General Partner at Kickstart Fund

Kat Kennedy, General Partner at Kickstart Fund, states that the biggest obstacle that entrepreneurs face is capital.

November 7, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Patricia Jones, CEO of The Women's Leadership Institute

In this Friday Conversation, we’re joined by Patricia Jones, CEO of The Women’s Leadership Institute, a non-profit organization to help companies create a more gender-friendly work environment. In their conversation, they discuss the different barriers women have to face in the workplace. They talk about how men are allies and advocates of women, and the differences of how men and women think.

November 6, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Chris Yadon and Derek Maxfield

In this Friday Conversation, we’re joined by Chris Yadon, Managing Director at Saprea, and Derek Maxfield, CEO and Founder of Younique. Both companies are working to make big strides to help and empower individuals who were sexually abused as children. In this conversation, they talk about how you can help and support individuals who have been sexually abused, the data behind sexual abuse in children, and the mental health crisis we’re facing today.

October 30, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Eric Engebretsen, Co-founder of Bloom

In this Friday Conversation, we were joined by Eric Engebretsen, co-founder at Bloom, a social-impact staffing business designed to help give opportunities to those in economically developing countries. In their conversation, they discuss the founding story of Bloom, how Bloom helps individuals internationally, and how Bloom can help companies in Utah.

October 23, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Carol Schleif and Yung-Yu Ma

In this Friday Conversation, we were joined by U.S. Chief Investment Officer, Yung-Yu Ma, and BMO Family Office Chief Investment Officer, Carol Schleif. In this conversation, they share an in-depth understanding of the current market trends, risks, and investment opportunities.

September 11, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Adam Sidwell

We were joined by Adam Sidwell, Founder of Future House Studies and Creative Director for Future House Publishing, for this Friday Conversation. Adam is a storyteller, technologist, and entrepreneur with expertise in multiple mediums.

August 28, 2023

All News

Salt Lake City Secures Preferred Host of 2034 Winter Olympics

The announcement was made Wednesday by the IOC Executive Board and now the planning begins.

December 1, 2023

The Secrets of Brandon Fugal | Entrepreneurship and Paranormal Encounters in Utah's Mountains

Clint meets with Brandon Fugal who is the Chairman at Colliers International, and is widely known as the current owner of Skinwalker Ranch. Brandon shares exciting insights into the start of his career and tells how his fascination with real estate and business drives him today, particularly in entrepreneurship.

November 30, 2023

PhotoPharmics Secures $16 Million in Investment for Breakthrough Parkinson's Treatment

PhotoPharmics' innovative Light for PD trial promises a non-invasive approach with virtual participation, paving the way for a Parkinson's treatment paradigm shift.

November 29, 2023

M&P Ep. 235 David Sinclair, 4Freedom Mobile

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with David Sinclair, CEO and Co-founder of 4Freedom Mobile. In this conversation, they discuss the founding story of 4Freedom Mobile, how large corporations and governments collect and use personal data, and why privacy protection should be on everyone’s minds.

November 29, 2023

Biolexis Therapeutics Secures $10 Million in Series A Funding for AI-Driven Metabolic Drug Development

Clarke Capital leads investment in potential game-changing drug development.

November 28, 2023

M&P Ep. 234 Dylan Ferguson, Simplus

Join Garrett Clark as he meets with Dylan Ferguson, Director of Sales for Simplus. In this episode, Dylan shares his career path from working at Salesforce to being director of sales for the western region of the US.

November 22, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Danny Cox, VP of Guest Empowerment and Airport Operations at Breeze Airways

In this Friday Conversation, we were joined by Danny Cox, VP of Guest Empowerment and Airport Operations at Breeze Airways. Breeze Airways is a nonstop airline that services underserved routes across the U.S. at affordable rates. In their conversation, they talk about the perks of flying with Breeze, Breeze’s competition, and guest empowerment.

November 20, 2023

Philo Studio Welcomes Serial Founder Scott Evanson as Head of Platform

Evanson plans on leveraging his skills to transform early concepts into successful startups.

November 20, 2023

GOEO Allocates $10 Million for Manufacturing Modernization Grant Program

21 companies were selected as part of the state program to stimulate and rejuvenate Utah manufacturing.

November 15, 2023

M&P Ep. 233 Britnie Larsen, Pierced Co

Join Garrett Clark as he sits down with Britnie Larsen, Founder and CEO of Pierced Co, a mother-daughter owned company that makes timeless, hypoallergenic earrings that can be worn in the pool, at the gym, and overnight.

November 15, 2023

A Lifesaving Embrace | "I Love You, Bro" with Joe Tuia'ana and Aron

Clint is joined by Joe Tuia'ana and Aron from the I Love You Bro Project. They're on a mission to save lives by speaking authentically and openly about suicide rates among men and providing resources for suicide prevention. Their story starts on an overpass where Aron was standing on the ledge when Joe pulled over and kept repeating "I love you, bro," until he was able to embrace Aron and pull him to safety. To this day, the two consider each other family and are sharing their story to help men understand their emotions, to feel heard, and to facilitate life-saving connections.

November 14, 2023

Treads Secures $4.6 Million in Seed Funding for AI-Powered Car Maintenance Service Expansion

Treads plans to expand AI-powered tire subscriptions across 34 U.S. cities.

November 14, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Ethan Lowe and Thomas Farr, Founders of Swolery

In this Friday Conversation, we were joined by Ethan Lowe and Thomas Farr, Founders of Swolery Jewelry. In their discussion, they share the founding story of Swolery and the company's current business model, the reasons why they founded the company, how they sale their products, and how Swolery is helping to motivate people to go to the gym.

November 13, 2023

Utah's Political Landscape Explained | Liz Converse, CEO of Utah Tech Leads

CEO of Utah Tech Leads, Liz Converse, joins Clint for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show for a conversation about Utah politics and business. Liz answers some common questions about DEI and why this is important for community building in education and business. With a huge shift in national politics sweeping the nation, Utah isn't exempt from the chaos and they discuss one of Utah's more controversial figures.

November 9, 2023

Gabb Releases Phone 3 Pro to Unlock a Safer Tech Future for Teens

Gabb continues to produce technology solutions to meet evolving needs.

November 8, 2023

StartFEST ’23 with Arian Lewis, Co-Founder and CEO of Kiln

Arian Lewis, Co-Founder and CEO of Kiln, believes that every person comes into this world with a truly unique gift.

November 7, 2023

StartFEST ’23 with Jeff Burningham, Founder and Chairman at Peak Capital Partners

Jeff Burningham, Founder and Chairman at Peak Capital Partners, thinks of entrepreneurship as art and adventure.

November 7, 2023

StartFEST ’23 with Kat Kennedy, General Partner at Kickstart Fund

Kat Kennedy, General Partner at Kickstart Fund, states that the biggest obstacle that entrepreneurs face is capital.

November 7, 2023

Texas Instruments Breaks Ground on $11 Billion Semiconductor Mega Plant in Lehi

The new project promises to bring thousands of jobs to Utah.

November 7, 2023

Valuing Experience and Authenticity in Business | Connor Snyder, Co-Founder of Storyy

On this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show, Clint meets with Utah native and co-founder of Storyy, Connor Snyder. They talk about the impact of social media on children and adults today, including how these apps affect behavior and our world view.

November 7, 2023

Conservice-Rent Manager Integration Unveils Seamless Utility Data Transfer

The collaboration between Conservice and Rent Manager marks a significant step toward enhancing the services essential to mutual customers.

November 6, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Patricia Jones, CEO of The Women's Leadership Institute

In this Friday Conversation, we’re joined by Patricia Jones, CEO of The Women’s Leadership Institute, a non-profit organization to help companies create a more gender-friendly work environment. In their conversation, they discuss the different barriers women have to face in the workplace. They talk about how men are allies and advocates of women, and the differences of how men and women think.

November 6, 2023

Savory Fund Invests in Houston TX Hot Chicken to Spice Up American Dining

Backed by the investment of the Silicon Slopes firm, HHC is preparing for growth.

November 3, 2023

ClientSuccess Acquires Status for Unmatched Onboarding Solutions

This acquisition is a pioneering step within the Customer Success Platform arena, marking ClientSuccess' commitment to enhancing customer experiences and boosting revenue growth.

November 2, 2023

Utah Governor Spencer Cox Unveils Plan to Supercharge Trade, Jobs, and Cultural Bonds with Mexico

The JUMP initiative targets four specific areas: business/trade, workforce/talent, culture/belonging, and foreign language acquisition.

November 2, 2023