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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
Bridging Utah's Tech with Politics and Business | Steve Daly, CEO of Instructure
Join us for a fun conversation with Steve Daly who is the CEO of Instructure. With a history in tech and engineering, Steve talks about working with private equity firms and going through that process over the course of 15 years in the software space. He shares his strategy in vetting companies for acquisition and speaks on his experience having acquired 26 companies in his career. They talk about mixing local politics with business and figuring out an effective pace for collaboration between the communities, which is essential for the future of Utah's booming business sphere. Steve's on a mission to elevate student learning everywhere with the help of generative AI.
September 26, 2023
The Story of LifeBrand, the Presenting Sponsor of Silicon Slopes Summit
Founded in 2018, LifeBrand is striving to be the world leader in social media education, awareness, and accountability. This is their story.
September 25, 2023
Spoonful of Comfort: An Expression of Love
The founding story of Spoonful of Comfort.
September 22, 2023
Making Utah the Forefront of Innovation | Cydni Tetro Is Paving the Way for Women in Tech
Cydni Tetro joins Clint on this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast for a conversation about leadership, meeting consumer needs, and being a pioneer in the tech space. They discuss her fun background working at Disney Research Imagineering and being responsible for product innovation, which was the opportunity of a lifetime. An important aspect of being a leader is staying future-focused and putting your energy into delivering value, ensuring your customers feel taken care of. Cydni talks about starting the Women Tech Council, looking at the economic impact of women in tech and finding opportunities to bring men and women together to change the industry. The impact of Cydni's work on the community is undeniable and as Utah grows, she is a beacon of innovation. "The problems we're solving every day that feel so heavy, we forget sometimes to step back and say, 'Well if we were here in 5 years, what would that have done for our business?'"
September 22, 2023
Utah's Brighter Future Starts Now | Thomas Wright's Approach to Staying Solution Oriented
Join us for a conversation with Thomas Wright, one of Utah's esteemed politicians, on this exciting episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. They talk about the war in Ukraine and the importance of implementing policies that protect human life and dignity, and Thomas shares insights to Utah's political scene. He's heavily involved in the local real estate market and is focused on redefining the residential industry by showing that you can experience luxury at any price point. The immense growth Utah has experienced over the past few years presents new challenges for the state and Thomas talks about adapting and staying solution-oriented in government. Looking to the future, he hopes to see more Utah leaders who focus on finding common ground and solving those issues with a community-focused mindset. Tune in to learn more! "When you have huge problems like we have and challenges, there's so much common ground if you can articulate it and find it."
September 21, 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
Utah's Tech, Politics, and Education | A Conversation with John Pestana, CEO of ObservePoint
On this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show, Clint meets with John Pestana who is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of ObservePoint and prior to that, he co-founded Omniture. They discuss John's background as an entrepreneur and how he built everything from scratch in the early days of his business ventures, whereas entrepreneurs today have access to a multitude of pre-built tools at their disposal.
September 19, 2023
dōTERRA: Building on the Growing Tech Connection that Unites Utah & Ireland
dōTERRA has joined the growing number of Silicon Slopes companies (Qualtrics, Ancestry, Zagg, Merit Medical, Overstock) that are finding success in Ireland.
September 18, 2023
Rocketlane Releases World’s First Customer-Centric Service Delivery Platform, a Paradigm Shift in Professional Services Automation
September 16, 2023
Revolutionizing Real Estate | The Homie Approach with Mike Peregrina
On this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, Clint meets with Mike Peregrina who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Homie, the platform making home buying easier than ever. Mike's vision is to focus on what really matters in the market, that being consumer needs and customer voices.
September 15, 2023
Pattern Joins Global Titans on Fortune's Best Workplaces List for 2023
Discover how this Ecommerce leader continues to attract top talent and build a thriving workplace culture.
September 14, 2023
Thinking Big in Utah's Tech Scene | Sterling Snow on Navigating Innovation and Competition
Sterling Snow joins us on this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. He's a Venture Partner at Pelion, helping entrepreneurs and innovators bring their vision to life. He shares his journey as an entrepreneur in Utah, including thriving in an environment where he was allowed to make mistakes, and how he avoided the cardinal sin of Utah's tech scene: thinking too small. Sterling talks about selling businesses and making strategic moves to win in the market against his competitors.
September 14, 2023
Record-Breaking Rugby Scrum Spectacle on September 16!
Join the Utah Warriors for a Guinness World Record attempt benefiting 5 For the Fight & Make-A-Wish Utah and be part of rugby history.
September 13, 2023
M&P Ep. 224 Paul A. Ainsworth, Sterne Kessler
In this episode of Meat and Potatoes, host Garrett Clark meets with the seasoned director of Sterne Kessler's Trial & Appellate Practice Group, Paul Ainsworth. Join us in this exciting episode as we tackle everything intellectual property. So, if you are wondering when you should apply for patents, this episode is just for you.
September 13, 2023
Insurance Giant IMA Expands to Silicon Slopes, Acquires Diversified Insurance
IMA Financial Group enters Salt Lake City market, joining forces with Diversified Insurance Group.
September 12, 2023
A CIO's Tale of Transformation in the Tech Hub of Utah | Mark Sunday on Community and Leadership
Clint meets with Mark Sunday, who is an industry leader, long-time CIO at Oracle, and serial board advisor. Mark talks about his big move from California to Utah and what drove him to live in Park City and pursue a life here. Mark's life changed when he moved to Utah and he talks about the opportunities he received when they made the move, including being able to be involved in his sons' education at the University. They discuss his time at Oracle and the major changes such big companies can make in cities due to their sheer size, no matter where they relocate to. Mark speaks on nurturing a team and creating an environment where success can thrive, and how that's a reflection of your own leadership.
September 12, 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
Unlocking the Secrets of Success: How Filevine's AI-Powered Solutions Are Ready To Transform the Legal Industry
Eight years ago, Filevine CEO Ryan Anderson began his journey from lawyer to tech innovator.
September 8, 2023
The Taco-Fueled Networking Revolution | Paul Shin of Tacos Together
On this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, Clint meets with Paul Shin who is the CEO of Tacos Together in Lehi, Utah. Paul has a long history of bringing people together and is passionate about throwing parties where people can connect authentically without the pressure of networking. With an emphasis on community, Paul's mission is to help people understand that they are so much more than their titles and that everyone has great potential beyond their circumstances.
September 8, 2023
M&P Ep. 223 Zach Barney, Mobly
In this episode of Meat and Potatoes, Garrett Clark meets with Co-Founder and CEO of Mobly, Zach Barney. Mobly is a game-changing platform that's reshaping the sales landscape. It's designed to streamline your sales efforts by swiftly scanning and enhancing leads, seamlessly recording contacts, and effortlessly logging activities directly into your preferred MAP or CRM system.
September 7, 2023
Revolutionize Your B2B Lead Capture with Mobly's Game-Changing Mobile App
Say goodbye to manual entry and hello to instant lead qualification – unveiling Mobly's speedy solution!
September 7, 2023
A CEO's Insights on Mental Health, Leadership, and Utah's Tech Scene | Adam Edmunds of Entrata
On this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, Adam Edmunds joins Clint for an insightful conversation about his journey through mental health and leadership. Adam digs into the concept of shame and how overcoming this feeling can be an all-consuming, but freeing process once inner balance is found. He shares insights into the stressors of running a massive company and how he approaches leadership with balance and awareness.
September 7, 2023
M&P Ep. 222 Lincoln Howell, Ampleo
In this episode of Meat & Potatoes, join host Garrett Clark as he engages in a captivating conversation with Lincoln Howell, the CEO of Ampleo. This Utah-based company specializes in offering fractional consulting services tailored for startups with revenue ranging from 30M to 100M.
September 6, 2023
The Miller Family Foundation Donates $5M For Salt Lake Softball Complex Renovations
Over 300 attendees and several members of "The Sandlot" were in attendance for the unveiling.
September 5, 2023