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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Silicon Slopes Show

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Investing in Utah's Future | Jeff Burningham's Impact on Politics, Entrepreneurship, and Tech

On this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, Clint speaks with Jeff Burningham about his experience in Utah politics and what it's like to join the race for Governor. They talk about the emergence of modern AI and common fears people currently have with this newer technology, particularly the disruption it could cause in work and in public opinion. With an extensive background in angel investing in Utah, Jeff is a key player in the state's startup culture, helping entrepreneurs actualize their dreams.

September 5, 2023

Meat & Potatoes Podcast

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

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

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

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

M&P Ep. 221 Financial Feature by Bank of America

Join Garrett Clark as he delves into the dynamic world of banking with Felicia Lewis, Managing Director for Bank of America, and Mori Paulsen, President of Bank of America for Utah. In this episode, we journey to the heart of Utah, where Bank of America is making waves in the working environment.

August 30, 2023

M&P Ep. 220 Scott Needham, SmartScout

Join Garrett Clark as he meets with CEO and Founder of SmartScout, Scott Needham. SmartScout is a platform that collects millions of data points from e-commerce markets such as Amazon to help sellers make decisions that increase revenue.

August 22, 2023

M&P Ep. 219 Evan Cindrich, NCDIQ

Join your host Garrett Clark as he delves into the world of design and architecture with special guest, Evan Cindrich, Principal at EDA Architects. In this episode, Garrett and Evan take a deep dive into the captivating realm of corporate office design.

August 16, 2023

M&P Ep. 218 Joseph Vogel, Timpanogos Hiking Co.

In this episode of the Meat and Potatoes, Garrett Clark sits down with Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur, Joseph Vogel. Joseph is also the Founder and Owner of Timpanogos Hiking Co, an outdoor apparel company.

August 9, 2023

M&P Ep. 217 Brandon Henderson, Boxcar Comedy

In this episode of the Meat and Potatoes, Garrett Clark meets with Brandon Henderson, the CEO and Booker behind Boxcar Comedy Club, an upcoming comedy club located at the shipping container compound in Springville, Utah.

August 2, 2023

Friday Conversations

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

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Ryan & Jeff Gardner, Owners of Bucked Up

In this Friday conversation, we were joined by EY Entrepreneur of the Year winners Jeff and Ryan Gardner, owners of Bucked Up. Listen as they discuss the Bucked Up brotherhood and lessons learned from working on their farm together as kids, to their entrepreneurial dreams that began on a sales floor together and eventually lead them to find the ingredient that sparked the BuckedUp brand, deer antler velvet. They talk about the luck, strategy, and hard work that it has taken to build their company.

August 21, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Jared Stewart, Founder of TribeHouse

In this Friday conversation, we were joined by Jared Stewart, Founder of TribeHouse. In this conversation, Jared and Garrett talk about how to build meaningful connections, rather than transactional relationships. They talk about TribeHouse and what they are doing for the community. Jared and Garrett start out the conversation by talking about Jared's very first entrepreneurial venture, a dealership selling Nextel devices. He started a company called Compass which soon became the top Nextel dea

August 14, 2023

Silicon Slopes Friday Conversation with Patrick Manning

In this Friday Conversation, we were joined by Patrick Manning, Managing Partner of Black Desert Resort. In the conversation, he shares Black Desert's journey from managing a luxury golf course to creating Utah's next big destination.

July 17, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Madeline Hamilton & Kendra Steffensen, Owner & CFO of Ivy City Co.

July 10, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society

In this week's Friday Conversation, Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society shares her story of how she found her place fighting for what she believes in.

June 26, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Deneece Huftalin, President of SLCC

In this week's edition of Silicon Slopes Friday Conversation, Deneece Huftalin, President of Salt Lake Community College, shares her insights on community education and what kind of impact she hopes to leave at SLCC.

June 12, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation with Linda Llewelyn, CPO of Health Catalyst

We were recently joined by Chief People Officer (CPO) of Health Catalyst, Linda Llewelyn. In this conversation, they discuss the important topics of the Health Catalyst's culture, hiring process, and advancement structure.

June 5, 2023

Silicon Slopes Conversation With Derek White, CEO of Galileo

May 22, 2023

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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