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Our guest at today's Breakfast event is Walker Edison CEO Brad Bonham. Walker Edison was co-founded by Scott Bonham and Brad Bonham with the vision to break the mold and help people Live Outside the Box™. Their team has built an innovative e-commerce based manufacturing model that provides the highest quality of stylish, ready-to-assemble home furnishings shipped straight to your door.

In this episode, we are joined by Colby Jenkins, Director, Dixie State Atwood Innovation Plaza. We hear all the great things Colby and his team are doing at Dixie and how the Plaza benefits the entire community. We hear some stories from Colby's days as an A-Team Special Forces commander and learn how those experiences are relatable to everyday problems we all face. Lastly, Colby shares some experiences of working at Google vs. The Pentagon with their very different cultures.

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Ballard and Kevin Romney, the Camino Verde Group's founders, a real estate investment, development, and asset management company. The group's latest development is Ephriam Crossing, a unique, 90-acre multi-purpose development like nothing else in central Utah. We learn how tech companies, Snow College, and Ephriam are excited about the project and all the incentives a company could get by having an office in the development.

In this episode, we talk about the upcoming EY Entrepreneur of the Year program with Shawn Goff, EY SLC Office Managing Partner, UT Region Program Director, & Derrick Porter, CEO, Beauty Industry Group, and a winner in 2020. This awards program draws out the best and the brightest Entrepreneurs from all over Utah. We cover how to apply, who should participate, and what the process entails. Silicon Slopes is honored to be a sponsor of this program. https://eoy.ey.com/home

In this episode, we are joined by John R. Lund Attorney at Law, Parsons Behle & Latimer and former President, Utah State Bar, and Rick Hoffman Owner, Lone Peak Valuation Group. Both are on the board of the Office of Legal Services Innovation, which created the Utah Legal Sandbox whose goal is increasing Utahns' ability to access quality legal help, when, where, and how they want it by increasing the diversity, affordability, and competitiveness of the legal services market.

Our guest at today's Live event is Michael Sears, Salt Lake City Angels General Manager and Stoel Rives LLP Associate. The Salt Lake City Angels mentor promising entrepreneurs and invest in growing companies. As general manager, Michael works with investors in due diligence efforts, oversees financing rounds and negotiations, and facilitates investments.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jack Zenger and Dr. Joseph Folkman, co-founders of Zenger|Folkman. We learn how they work with clients to help them become better leaders. We learn about their research and how it is done using hard data and statistical analysis with logical explanations and actionable application. Lastly, we talk in-depth about a recent report that was published in the Harvard Business Review that goes into why Women are better leaders during a crisis.
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Our guest at today's Breakfast event is Kent Madsen, Co-founder and Managing Partner of EPIC Ventures. Kent has been investing in early-stage technology companies for almost two decades. While in venture capital Kent has directly worked on 6 IPO’s and dozens of acquisitions. Kent has served on numerous for- and non-profit boards of directors, including about 10 years on Zions Bank’s Board of Directors.

Our guest at today's Town Hall event is Dr. Susan R. Madsen, Founding Director, Utah Women & Leadership Project, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Utah State University. Dr. Madsen is considered one of the top global scholars and thought leaders on the topic of women’s leadership, has authored or edited six books, and has published hundreds of articles, chapters, and reports. Her passion is to strengthen the impact of girls and women in Utah and worldwide.

Our guest at today's Live event is Carine Clark, General Partner at Pelion Venture Partners. Carine is a three-time president and CEO of high-growth tech companies, specializing in helping companies scale from $10 million to $100 million and more.

In this episode, we are joined by Paul Huish, Founder and CEO of Drone Hive. We talk about all things drones, learn about the founding of the company and what services they provide. We learn how the drone industry is evolving and the impact it is having across many sectors. Lastly, we talk a bit about Pebble Beach and college jobs.

Our guest at today's Town Hall event is Trent Kaufman, CEO & Co-founder of Cicero Group. Cicero Group uses data and experience to generate insights, create actionable strategies, and drive transformation with an overarching purpose of helping people create and continuously deliver extraordinary results. Listen to hear Trent's background and experiences with Cicero Group.

Our guest at today's Breakfast event is Earl Foote, CEO of Nexus IT. Started in 1998, Nexus IT Consultants is a complete IT Support provider for small and medium sized businesses in Northern Utah. Listen to hear Earl's background and experiences building Nexus IT over the last 22 years.

In this episode we are joined by Joe Megibow, CEO of Purple. We talk about how Purple navigated 2020 and came out stronger and better. We learn how products are conceptualized, developed, and marketed. We hear about Joe’s career journey and how he thinks about building a digitally native vertical brand. Lastly, we learn what preparation goes into quarterly earnings calls and how Purple interacts with the public market.

Our guest at today's Live event is Steve Lindsley, President of Grōv Technologies. Listen to hear Steve's background and how Grōv's robotic vertical farming technology helps high-tech farmers and ranchers sustainably feed the world.

Our guest at today's Live event is Silicon Slopes Executive Director Clint Betts. Listen to hear Clint discuss the impact 2020 has had on the Silicon Slopes community as well as plans for 2021.

Our guests at today's Town Hall event are Salt Lake Community College President Deneece G. Huftalin & University of Utah President Ruth V. Watkins. Listen to hear President Huftalin & President Watkins discuss how they have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and how they believe it has affected the future of education.

Our guest at today's Breakfast event is Rick Farnell, CEO of Protegrity. Protegrity safeguards privacy, ensures data is protected everywhere, and fuels innovation with secure AI. Listen to hear Rick's story, his experience with Protegrity, and his thoughts on how to fuel business innovation with secure AI.

Today we chat with Lanham Napier, CEO and of BuildGroup, and Bud Scruggs, managing director of Cynosure Group. Lanham talks about how his time as CEO of Rackspace inspired him to create BuildGroup as a growth equity investment firm. We hear how Lanham raised capital for the fund leading him to the Salt Lake City-based Cynosure Group. Bud and Lanham also share insight on product-market fit and what they look for in investments and people.

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Our guest in this episode is Colin Crotty, President and CEO of Hyperquake, an independent strategic firm helping businesses shift their future by creating and building business. We learn how Hyperquake helps clients innovate faster and bring new ideas to market. We chat about brand storytelling, and moving people to take action. We learn how Hyperquake develops and offers services as the industry and world change, and of Hyperquake’s interest in Utah as they expand into new markets.

Our guest at today's live event are Max Connect Marketing Partners Devin Deaton, Kyle Nelson, Ryan Johnson, and Travis Draper. Max Connect Marketing optimizes campaigns that are underperforming and push even the best campaigns to do better. They work with clients and partners across industries and channels, leveraging this experience to develop impactful strategies.

Today's Town Hall event is all about returning to work. Our guests are Kiln CEO Arian Lewis, Avalon Health Care Corporate Counsel Debra Turner, and Vivint Smart Home VP, Talent Acquisition & HR Partner Corporate & Technology Kim Wittman, moderated by Blyncsy CEO Mark Pittman. Listen to hear each of the panelists' experience with the Covid19 pandemic and best practices for returning to the office.

Our guest at today's Breakfast event is Marc Chenn, CEO & Co-founder of SaltStack. SaltStack develops award-winning software used by IT and security operations teams to help modern business more efficiently secure and maintain all aspects of their digital infrastructure. Listen to hear Marc's story and his experience with SaltStack, including the recent announcement of VMware's intent to acquire SaltStack.

In this episode we are joined by Rob Newman who is the Managing Director and CEO at Nearmap and also our first guest to be interviewed from Australia. We learn about aerial imaging and how Nearmap customers use the products to save time and money. We hear how Rob manages a team that has offices on opposite sides of the world. Lastly, we chat a little about 2020 and how Nearmap’s products have made it easier for people to still do their jobs.

Our guest at today's Breakfast event is Paxton Gray, CEO of 97th Floor. 97th Floor is a specialized, digitally-savvy collection of marketing specialists that understand the connection between content and customers. They help clients achieve exceptional results by finding the most valuable opportunities, and executing each component at the highest level. Listen to hear Paxton's story and his experience with 97th Floor, including some of their cool projects like audits of both the Biden and Trump 2020 campaigns and finding hidden connections between Pixar movies.

Our guest at today's Breakfast event is Amelia Wilcox, Founder & CEO of Zenovate. Zenovate makes employee wellness easy, with physical and mental health support that actually works — and the data to back it up. They offer services like onsite massages, employee assistance, virtual wellness, and more - all on one easy-to-use platform. Listen to hear Amelia's story and her experience with Zenovate, including how they've adapted to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our guest at today's Town Hall event is US National Security Advisor, Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien. Listen to hear Ambassador O'Brien & Carine Clark discuss cybersecurity, American technology, protecting the election, GDPR, and data privacy.

In this episode, we are joined by Hunter Sebresos who is the Founder and CEO of Bacon. We hear the founding story and where the idea came from. We learn how Hunter and his team deal with a two-sided market business model and how they got their first customer. We talk about expansion into new markets and what is needed to execute that strategy successfully. Lastly, we confirm that billboards do work.

Our guest at today's Live event is Steve Daly, CEO of Instructure. Steve was previously the CEO of Ivanti and spent time over his career with tech companies like Avocent and Intel. Listen to hear Steve's story and his experience with Instructure, including how they've adapted to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, we are joined by David Weinstein, Founder and CEO of Freshwater Advisors, a national venture catalyst firm and innovation consultancy that connects corporations to entrepreneurial ecosystems. We learn how David and his team scout and connect startups to large corporations. We talk about David’s role as the founding CEO of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, known today as 1871. David tells how he manages his time and workload while still making time for a lot of skiing.

Our guest at today's Town Hall event is DJ Dorff, CEO of Executech. DJ’s first passion is for people and relationships, but he also loves technology. His past positions include business operations manager for Adobe, and founding an employee analytics company. DJ now leads Executech as CEO and has brought an increased focus on accountability, and data, while still staying true to his vision of building relationships and helping people. Listen to DJ's story and experience with Executech.

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Hicken, Co-Founder and CEO of 'nuffsaid -- one of Utah's hot new startups. We learn about the founding of the company and where the idea came from. We discuss managing customer churn risk. We get interesting insights into how Chris views mentorship. We learn some methods Chris uses to fundraise which helped in Nuffsaid’s recent $8.3M seed round backed by Kickstart Fund, General Catalyst, Google, Global Founders Capital, Foundation Capital, among others.

In this episode, we are joined by Stephen Fabiano and Josh Goodrich from Fia Care. We learn about Fia’s unlimited on-demand telehealth and house visits and what services are available via Fia’s convenient model. We hear examples of how this model saves money and time for the end customer as well as companies who chose to offer this service to their employees. Lastly, we learn how Stephen and Josh manage their days and what tools they use to be successful.

Our guest at today's Breakfast event is Josh Weiner, CEO of Solutionreach. Solutionreach is a health tech company helping patients and doctors communicate. They show practices how to improve the patient experience and connect with patients in the way they want to connect. Listen to hear Josh's story and experience with Solutionreach.

In this episode, we are joined by Brent Anderson, who is the Founder and CEO of Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. We learn about all the new and exciting things happening at the Aquarium related to STEM learning, virtual reality, and other amazing things. We get an update on how the Team dealt with the COVID related shutdown and how they plan to operate going forward with everything being open again. If you have not been to the Aquarium in a bit, it would be a good time to re-visit.

In this episode, we are joined by Parker McDonough who is the Head of Seek Education, the first online Augmented Reality platform for education. We learn what augmented reality is and how it differs from virtual reality. We hear about the origins of Seek Education. Lastly, we learn who can benefit from using the technology and how it is especially useful during the current environment of remote learning.

Today's Town Hall guest is Jeremy Glauser, Founder & CEO of eLuma. eLuma is the premier provider of live, online therapy services and software solutions for K-12 special education. They don’t just fill a need, they help you blend online speech therapy, school psychology, counseling, mental health services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and a broad range of assessments with your onsite services to support your team and create better student outcomes.

In this episode, we are joined by Brent Alvord, CEO, and Co-Founder of Mighty. We chat about the Company's founding and how their product helps companies stay aligned and focused on the right work with fewer meetings and more cohesion (hint: it's about helping managers do their job much easier). We talk about remote work and how Mighty will be a part of that shift. Lastly, we get an update on the recent funding round of $4.3M.

Our guest at today's Live event is Patrick Tedjamulia, CEO of VideoPeel. VideoPeel is a Utah business focusing on video testimonials and feedback. They have changed the way consumers and businesses communicate and take information. Listen to hear Patrick's story and experience in the industry as well as recent news about what VideoPeel is doing in the community.

Our guest at today's Town Hall event is Steve Smith, CEO of Finicity. Finicity enables a financial data-sharing ecosystem that is secure, inclusive and innovative. Through its real-time financial data aggregation and insights platform, Finicity provides solutions for financial management, payments and credit decisioning. Listen to hear Steve's story and experience in the industry as well as recent news about what Finicity has been up to.

Our guests at today's live breakfast event are Sam & Kacie Malouf, co-founders of Malouf. Malouf focuses on finding innovative, fresh ways to bring comfort into your bedroom. Their products focus on helping people sleep better. Listen to hear their founding story, how they've navigated the Covid19 pandemic, initiatives they're involved in, and how they balance work and family life.

In this episode, we are joined by KC Brothers who is a Sr. Marketing Strategist at Weave. We learn about her podcast series Weave Connected, where the idea came from, and how the podcast helps entrepreneurs. Follow along with Weave Connected for the Launch a Business series where they’ll help budding entrepreneurs get their business off the ground. Starting this September. For more details, please visit getweave.com/weaveconnected.

In this episode, we chat with Riley Hughes who is the Co-founder and CEO of Trinsic. We learn how the company was created and why. We get up to speed on what verified credentials are and what products Trinsic is building. We hear about Trinsic’s recent funding and what the team is expecting to work on in the future. Lastly, we talk about how Riley manages his time as a startup CEO and what the best and worst parts of the job are.

In this episode, we are talking with Cam Hale who is an SVP at Podium. We talk about how things have changed for his team in the past few months, how they adjusted to remote working, and what they are planning to do in the future. We learn what Cam looks for in salespeople and how his team works with the product folks of Podium. Lastly, we learn how Cam manages his time and how he really hopes College Football does not get canceled in 2020.

Our guest at today's live event is modern8 owner & CEO Alysha Smith. modern8 is a brand design agency that consults & creates strategic and creative solutions to help companies build their brand. Listen to hear Alysha's story and how she believes a company's brand should impact their customers & business.

In this episode, we are joined by Tamarak Capital and their recently-announced partners: Sam and Kacie Malouf. This inspiring conversation between two powerhouse Utah companies shows how synergy can be created in the most unlikely of partnerships. Learn how the connection was made and what it means for the growing Utah entrepreneurial landscape.

In this episode, we are joined by Kelsey Chase, Co-Founder, and President of Aumni. We learn how Aumni helps you automate your investment intelligence with economic, legal, and strategic data extracted directly from your closing docs. We hear the founding story, learn how the product was built and how it benefits customers with clarity and a lot of time-saving. Lastly, we get the details on their recent Series A funding and how they are dealing with Covid-19 issues related to their business.

In this episode, we chat with Brad Bonham is the Co-Founder and CEO of Walker Edison—a leading partner in the e-commerce home furnishings space. We learn about the early days of the company and how it has grown over the years, relying on data and consumer insights. We learn about drop-shipping and what it takes to run a successful e-commerce company in a pre and post-Covid world. We also learn how Brad manages his time running an international company and what his plans are for future growth.

In this episode, we chat with Diogo Myrrha, a General Partner at Album. We talk about the recent Album rebrand as well as some recent investments. We learn what Diogo looks for when he invests and how funding decisions get made. We get insights into how Album will invest in the future and the impact of COVID-19 on the process. Lastly, we get a good story of how a kid from Brazil ended up in Sugar City Idaho, and eventually a venture capitalist investing in some of the best companies in Utah.

In this episode, we are joined by Josh Weiner, CEO of Solutionreach, a health tech company helping patients and doctors communicate. During our chat, Josh shares details about his role shift to CEO, how his previous experience has helped prepare him, and his plans for Solutionreach. We also hear his thoughts on driving successful company culture, growth, and product development, like their new telehealth platform that supports responsible healthcare communication during COVID-19 and beyond.

In this episode, we chat with Bob Caldwell, Founding Partner and CRO of 42Chat, who are experts at developing and deploying AI Chatbot technologies to create real and measurable customer value. We learn how the Chatbot technology works and how it applies to nearly every business and industry. We learn how Silicon Slopes is using the Chatbot to quickly answer SBA loan questions. 42chat has been an indispensable partner over the past year in getting communication out to our community.

Today we chat with Chris Rawle, Managing Editor at Silicon Slopes, but we're not talking business. This episode is two guys ranting about how much they miss sports. We grieve about missing The Masters, Lebron, NASCAR, and most of all playoff hockey. We grumble that the ability to place wagers on said events is also gone. We offer advice to the various sports commissioners and feel assured they'll listen. We finish upbeat in what we hope will be a glorious fall sports season across America.

In this episode, we chat with Kimball Kjar who is the Owner and GM of Utah Warriors Rugby. We learn why the Major League Rugby season was canceled and how the Utah Warriors will adjust to that fact. We talk about how the team will use this time to continue to build the team and brand and what their plans are for 2021. Lastly, we get an update on all the fun stuff the Utah Warriors will be doing in and around the community during the Summer and Fall which can be found at www.warriorsrugby.com

In this episode, we talk with Chad Fraughton, Founder and CEO of Cornerstone. We talk about how his business has been impacted by COVID-19, and how he and his team have adjusted. We learn about the solutions Cornerstone offers to live events, and that there are many alternatives for companies to do previously scheduled events. If you have questions about how to still do a “hybrid” style event Chad and his team are happy to consult and come up with a good solution. cornerstoneav.com

In this episode, we chat with Danny Noall, Founder and CEO of Infuzehydration.com about how his business has been impacted by COVID- 19, and how his team has adjusted. He shares insights on how consumer product companies can navigate the market, stay afloat, and potentially prosper. Danny and his team have reacted fast to the “new normal,” and others will benefit in learning how he did it. Danny also shares his experience in applying for loans through Lendio over the past few days.

Join us for a conversation with Travis Mickelson, Medical Director of Mental Health Integration at IHC.

Join us for a conversation with Travis Carter, a senior engineer with Banjo who has been exposed to COVID-19.

Join us for a conversation with Melva Sine, President of the Utah Restaurant Association.

Join us for a conversation with Traeger Grills CEO Jeremy Andrus.

Participants in today's Town Hall include:

Clint Betts, Executive Director, Silicon Slopes

Angela Dunn, State Epidemiologist, Utah Department of Health

Utah State Senate President Stuart Adams

Natalie Gochnour, Director, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah

Derek Kitchen, Utah State Senator

Mark Johnson, Mayor of Lehi

Mark Newman, CEO, Nomi Health

Michael Good CEO University of Utah Health

Jeremy Andrus, CEO, Traeger Grills

Join us for a conversation with Derek Miller, President of the Salt Lake Chamber.

Join us for a conversation with Utah State Senator Luz Escamilla.

Join us for a conversation with Teresa Foxley CEO of EDCUtah.

Join us for a conversation with Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall.

Join us for a conversation with Solutionreach Executive Chairman Jim Higgins.

Participants in today's Town Hall include Senator Mitt Romney, Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Utah Area President Craig Christensen, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, Utah Restaurant Association President Melva Sine, Dr. David Hillyard, Medical Director: Molecular Infectious Diseases, ARUP Laboratories, Nomi Health CEO Mark Newman and Kelvyn Cullimore CEO of BioUtah.

Join us for a conversation with Utah State Senator Derek Kitchen.

Join us for a conversation with Utah Food Bank CEO Ginette Bott.

Join us for a conversation with Podium CEO Eric Rea.

Participants in today's Town Hall include Senator Mike Lee, Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, Qualtrix CEO Ryan Smith, Senator Mitt Romney's Chief of Staff Matt Waldrip, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson, BYU Pathway Worldwide President Clark Gilbert, Adam Whitaker with the American Red Cross, and Nomi Health CEO Mark Newman.

In this episode we chat with Ryan Smith who has some great news to share! 

In this edition we have an opportunity to chat with Adam Whitaker from the American Red Cross.

In this episode Clint Betts chats with Andrew Smith, CEO of Four Foods Group. Andrew has a lot to say about the current state of affairs in the food services industry and also has an important announcement.

In this episode Clint Betts gets an update from Jennifer Napier-Pearce, editor of the Salt Lake Tribune, on the COVID-19, the earthquake, panic buying and more.

In this episode Clint Betts gets an update from Congressman Ben McAdams on his experience dealing with COVID-19.

Our guest at today’s live event is Jim Gillespie, Co-founder and CEO of GrayMatter. Jim has been leading industrial digital transformations for more than 30 years. He focuses on curating technology, guiding the digital process and enabling assets and people to become smarter and more visible. GrayMatter co-innovates with companies in manufacturing, water/wastewater, power and oil and gas markets to deliver custom-fit operational technology programs and solutions.

In this episode, we are joined by George Simons Founder and CEO of SoloSuit, the social venture dedicated to closing the Justice Gap. We learn where the idea came from and how the company was founded. We talk about the business model and how George is building his team. We get a good rundown of what happens when you are sued for a debt and how SoloSuit has a solution that will save people money and time while minimizing the heartburn associated with debt collection.

In this episode, we're joined by Shane Nolan, SVP of IDA Ireland and David Brody, VP of Technology for IDA Ireland. We learn about the history and mission of IDA Ireland to help companies expand into Europe, and the strong bond shared between Ireland and Utah. We talk about the right time to consider international expansion and why Ireland is a popular spot for the first international office. We go into details on best practices and learn about how an Irish presence helps companies navigate regulations, taxes, and incentives. Lastly, we talk about Ireland’s immense beauty, favorite spots of Shane and David,

In this episode, we are joined by Luke Mocke who is the Founder and CEO of Mentorli. We talk about the importance of mentors and how Luke’s experience with mentorship formed the idea that has become Mentorli. We learn how Luke made the decision to leave a good job to become an entrepreneur and build his own company. We discuss how being from South Africa impacted how he views the value of a good mentor. Lastly, we talk a bit about Springboks Rugby which is always a good time.

In this episode, we are joined by Shawn Goff with EY, Case Lawrence from CircusTrix, and Eric Farr from BrainStorm.

They tell us all about the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program and how folks can apply. Case and Eric explain what the process was like for them, why they think it's a fantastic program for all entrepreneurs, and offer insight as to what the judges like to see. Learn more about the program at ey.com/us/eoy/utah_region, or reach out to the program team at utaheoy@ey.com.

Weave's Chief Product Officer, Jeff Lyman, and Weave's Head of Marketing Campaigns, Jake Goeckeritz, walk us through the Business Growth Summit-- the world's largest online business growth event presented by Weave. If you're a business owner (or want to be), Weave has created the ultimate on-demand experience for you. Listen to Jeff and Jake so you'll know what to expect, how to register for the free event, and even hear a little about Jeff's experience at Nike creating Lebron James's shoe line. This episode is short and sweet and sure to get you excited for the Business Growth Summit--where you'll dive into growing your business, retaining customers, and communicating like the professional you are. For more info, head to www.getweave.com/bgs.

Today we get to chat with former governor and ambassador Jon Huntsman, who is running for Utah governor once again.

Today we catch up with gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham. We talk about the future of Utah, why he's running for governor and much more!

Thank you for joining us for another edition of Silicon Slopes Live. Our guest at today’s event is the CEO of Xant (formerly known as Insidesales.com) Chris Harrington. Xant has an innovative foundation and customer adoption for its intelligent sales engagement solutions. They have a newly designed revenue acceleration cloud to enable marketing and account management teams to optimize their day, improving productivity, visibility and effectiveness.

In this episode, we are joined by Marcus Bertilson, VP of Go-To-Market and GM for Thumbtack's 350 person office in Draper. We learn about what Thumbtack does and how they run a market place that couples up consumers and service professionals. We hear about Marcus’s past experience as a service provider entrepreneur as well as his time as a consultant at McKinsey. We chat about why Thumbtack chose Utah for a second office and what their plans on for future growth.

In this episode, we are joined by Davis Bell who is the new CEO of Canopy. We talk about his new role as CEO and how he ended up at Canopy. We learn about his short and long term plans for the company and how he and his team aim to be successful. We talk about the importance of having a solid team, clear communication around the product, and plans for future growth. Lastly, we learn how Davis manages all this and prioritizes his tasks.

Our guest at today’s live event is Dell Loy Hansen, Wasatch Group President, CEO and Owner of Real Salt Lake. Dell Loy Hansen is also an owner in nearly a dozen venture companies. The companies range from a recycling and waste disposal company in Sacramento, Calif.; several sports clubs throughout Utah and Idaho, a plastic injection & molding company, a wood milling company and a golf course in Utah; and one of the largest utility management and billing companies in the United States.

In this episode, we are joined by Brody King from Restore Hyper Wellness. We learn about Cryotherapy, IV Drips, Hyperbaric, and all sorts of other offerings Restore has to make people feel better. We learn about the franchise model and how Brody is building his business. The future of wellness is discussed on how people’s minds are changing on how they manage their bodies. Lastly, we get a first-hand testimonial on how good you feel after an hour at Restore.

Aimee Winder Newton currently serves on the Salt Lake County Council – where since 2014 she’s been fighting for innovative solutions to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty, to increase mental health resource coordination, and achieve full government transparency. She was elected by her peers to serve as chair of the council in 2018.

Thank you for joining us for another edition of SIlicon Slopes Live. Our guests at today’s event are Beynd Founder Peter Ord, VP of Sales Todd White, and moderated by Album VC Principal Diogo Myrrha. Beynd is the only client onboarding and logistics tracking software that seamlessly combines workflow management, client communication, and document sharing into an all-in-one platform. This software facilitates a more transparent, customer-facing project management experience for all parties.

In this episode of Silicon Slopes Live we hear from the SimpleNexus leadership team including founder/CEO, Matt Hansen, founder/CTO, Dave Stevenson, and President/COO, Ben Miller, and moderated by Brittany Graham. SimpleNexus is the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents. The platform has enabled these lenders to connect with 1.1 million borrowers and 65,000 real estate partners to produce five million loans totaling over $100 billion in volume.

In this episode, we are joined by Martin Senn who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Davinci Virtual Office Solutions. We discuss the founding of the company and why their model is a great fit for small startups as well as bigger enterprise companies. We learn how Martin and his team have grown the company over the years, how they strategize their next moves, deal with good and bad economies, and work in various markets.

In this episode, we talk with Lyle Ball who is the CEO of Avii. We learn how and why the company was founded and what problems they are solving. Insights are shared on how to build a software product from scratch while involving the end customer. We lament on how much time is wasted going back and forth between software applications and how it could be better. Lastly, we learn what the future plans on for Avii as they look to incorporate their product into other markets.

Thank you for joining us for another edition of Silicon Slopes Live. At today’s town hall event we’ll hear from a Medtech panel with Collective Medical CEO Chris Klomp, Recursion Pharmaceuticals VP of Data Science Imran Haque, and HealthEquity Founder & Vice Chairman Steve Neeleman. Moderated by media veteran Brittany Graham, the panel discusses health industry issues along with the future of technology in their field.

In this episode, we are joined by Siobhan Nolan Mangini who is the President of Castlight Health. We learn about Siobhan’s career and what led her to Castlight. We learn about her passion for improving healthcare and how she aims to have Castlight be a major part of solving this complex problem. We also learn how she manages being the President of a mission-driven public company and how she manages her time accordingly. Lastly, we get an update on Castlight’s new Customer Center of Excellence which recently opened in Sandy .

In this edition of Silicon Slopes Live our guest is Kylie Chenn, CEO and Founder of Acanela Expeditions. Acanela Expeditions allows individuals the opportunity to immerse themselves in hands-on cultural experiences around the world. Kylie, herself has visited over 100 countries, and has spent numerous years both living abroad and leading tours across the continents of Europe, Asia, South America, Oceania, and Africa.In our live event Kylie discusses her experience starting Acanela Expeditions.

In this episode, we sit down with Trina Limpert who is the President of Women @ eBay Technology Programs. We learn about her program, how it started, works, and ultimate goals. We talk about how programs like this benefit everyone and how folks can be supportive. We learn how she manages her time and team across various time zones and what she most likes about her job. We wrap up with some news on her recent work with MotherCoders.org and how companies can get involved with that program.

In this episode, we are joined by Thom Carter who is the Executive Director of UCAIR. We get an update on the progress being made by Thom and his team on air quality and learn more about the history of UCAIR. We talk about the partnership between Silicon Slopes and UCAIR and how people can get involved. Lastly, we talk a bit about the Town Hall event with UCAIR here at Silicon Slopes HQ on November, 18th at 10 am.

In this episode, we are joined by Rep. Suzanne Harrison who represents District 32. We learn about the legislation she is championing around childcare and why it is important for the Silicon Slopes community. We talk about her progress to date and her plans to make this legislation a reality. We learn how she manages her time as a Physician Anesthesiologist, a Mom, and a State Representative. Lastly, we learn how people and companies can get involved with this initiative in the upcoming session.

Thank you for joining us for another edition of Silicon Slopes Live. Our guests at today’s event are Lucid CEO Karl Sun, and his wife Lisa Grow Sun, an associate professor at the BYU J. Reuben Clark Law School. Karl and Lisa share the story of how they met, their journey back to Utah, and how they work together to balance caring for their family and nurturing not one, but two successful careers.

In this episode, we are joined by Brent Andersen who is the Founder and CEO of Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. We talk about his journey in building the aquarium from a dream to what it is today. We learn about the educational programming currently being done as well as their plans for the Science Learning Campus expansion. Stories are shared of how impactful the aquarium is for kids and how STEM learning ties into all the aquarium programming. Lastly, info is shared on how people and companies can support the wondrous place that is the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium.

In this edition of Silicon Slopes Live. Our guest is Nu Skin CEO, Ritch Wood. Nu Skin was founded in 1984 and is a direct selling company that distributes more than 200 premium-quality anti-aging products in both the personal care and nutritional supplements categories. Their mission is to be a force for good throughout the world by empowering people to improve lives with rewarding business opportunities, innovative products, and an enriching, uplifting culture. Rich talks about his experience with Nu Skin and the companies leading innovations.

In this episode, we are joined by Beau Oyler who is the CEO of Enlisted Design. Josh Fowlke from the Silicon Slopes team joins as a co-host. We talk about how Beau started his career and the early days of Enlisted Design. We learn how his team works with client partners to design next-level brands and products, how they get inspired, and how they assure their clients are happy. Beau and Josh talk about the finer points of design and why it is important to create a great brand. Lastly, we learn why Beau and his team chose SLC for their second office, and we compare a John Deere tractor to a Tesla.

In this episode, we talk with Shane Reese who is the Academic Vice President at BYU. We talk about data science and cybersecurity, which happen to be new majors offered at BYU. We talk about why BYU created these majors, the process to get them implemented, and why the market is demanding this type of education. We deviate to talking sports in relation to statistics and learn about Shane’s background in the field. Lastly, we chat about the importance of also factoring in your “gut” feeling on decisions even when the data shows a pretty clear answer

In this edition of Silicon Slopes Live our guest is Landon Ainge the Senior Vice President at Gabb Wireless. Gabb Wireless is a company that provides cell phones that are safe for children and teens. Landon talks about upcoming products and the Gabb wireless mission to protect children.

In this episode we talk with Vivint Smart Home COO Scott Hardy. Founded in 1999, Vivint Smart Home is a leading smart home company in North America. Vivint provides smart home products and services for the broad consumer market. Scott is responsible for the customer-facing operations of the company, including customer care, monitoring, field service, and business analytics. Scott discusses his experience and background with Vivint in addition to advice and insights he’s learned along the way.

In this episode, we talk with Sam Malouf the Co-Founder and CEO of Malouf. We learn how the company was started from an apartment and has grown over the years to 500+ employees with distribution warehouses across America. We get some good insights into how their products make you sleep better and how they are developed. We talk about the upsides of building the company in Logan. Lastly, we learn about the Malouf Foundation and all the important work they are doing as well as the companies recent move to becoming a Benefit Corporation.

In this episode, we are joined by Allie and Joe Scott who are Co-Founders of Bath Pack. We learn about all their great products, how the company has started, and their plans for the future. We get some insight into the production and distribution of a consumer product and hear a few painful stories of when things go wrong with that process. Lastly, we learn how new products are invented, tested, and sold.

In this episode, we talk with Justin Rees is the CEO of Journey Holding. Journey Holding is an intelligent transportation system software solution provider that was created due to the merger of two smaller companies – Indianapolis-based, Double Map and Ride Systems – a small business based out of Morgan, Utah. Recently, Ford Smart Mobility acquired the combined company. We talk about that acquisition, how cool Ford is, and how he created Ride Systems while still in college. Lastly, we talk about building a tech company in Morgan Utah and what the future holds for Justin and his company

In this episode we get a chance to sit down with newly minted Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson. We discuss his new position, the future of Overstock, tax reform and more.

Thank you for joining us for another edition of Silicon Slopes Live. Today’s speaker is James Clarke, the CEO of Clarke Capital.  Clarke Capital is a Family Office that invests in leveraged buyouts, intellectual property portfolios, university-licensed/acquired technologies, and fast growing founder-run businesses with real profits. James Clarke discusses his failures and successes through his career in this edition of Silicon Slopes Live.

In this episode we are joined by Jeff McClean who is Wealth Advisor for the Private Bank of Wells Fargo. He shares some amazing insights on financial, tax, and estate planning and why it is important for entrepreneurs to get it all squared away in the beginning instead of the end. Some depressing numbers are shared regarding the estate tax. Lastly, he shares some stories of how bad things can go for families and individuals who do not properly plan out their financial future.

On today’s show we talk to John Sherman, the Chief Information Officer of the Intelligence Community in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. He’ll be coming to Utah Valley University Tuesday, Oct. 8th at the Clarke Building from 9am-12pm. This event is hosted by the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation, which you can learn more about by visiting orrinhatchfoundation.org. To register for the event, visit hatchcybersecurity.eventbrite.com. 

In this episode, we are joined by James Burt who is the founder of The Artistik Company. We talk about his artwork and some of his favorite projects he has done across Silicon Slopes. He explains how he comes up with the concepts for his work and how he involves the company in the process. Lastly, we talk about how good artwork is a great addition to an office and how it impacts employees on a daily basis.

In this episode, we are joined by Jessie  Richards, Ph.D. who is the Executive Director/Co-Founder Fight Against Domestic Violence (FADV) and  Brooke Muir who is the Outreach and Development Director for FADV. We learn how domestic violence impacts the workplace, how to possibly help people being abused, and what resources are out there to help victims. Depressing stats are shared as are positive solutions. This is an eye-opening episode and worth a listen as domestic violence impacts a lot more people than you might think. It's something we can all work to change.

In this episode, we are joined by Jon Cheney who is the Founder and CEO of Seek. We learn where the idea for Seek came from, how it works, and why it is beneficial for brands across nearly every industry. We hear about Jon’s journey leading up to founding Seek and what the next year has in store for the product and company.

In this episode, we are joined by Isaac Barlow who is the CEO of Tech Ridge in St. George. He is also the Founder and CEO of busybusy. We get an update on the Tech Ridge development which is going to be world-class and beautiful. We hear of all the great amenities that will be offered and how people will easily be able to live, work and play in the community. We learn why busybusy was created and how it makes life easier and more productive for those in construction and development. Get excited for Tech Ridge. It is going to be amazing!

In this episode, we are joined by Melanie Colton who is the Vice President of Talent and Product at Andela. Andela is a global company specializing in engineering-as-a-service. They help companies accelerate their product roadmap by providing both the talent and a team management platform. We learn about Melanie’s career path, her view on global markets, and how she manages her team that is spread across the world. If you find yourself in need of talented engineers this is worth a listen as the Andela team has built a great model that works.

In this episode we chat with businessman and Utah gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham.

While attending Brigham Young University, Jeff started a tech company and later sold it to a Nasdaq-listed company. He then went on to invest in real estate, later realizing the appreciation in the market was unsustainable and sold his real estate holdings before the United States housing bubble burst. In 2007, Burningham co-founded Peak Capital Partners, a real estate investment firm that now has over $2 billion in assets under management. In 2014, Burningham launched Peak Ventures, the first institutional venture capital fund in Utah County. Peak Ventures has invested in a number of startups, including Podium, Divvy, Owlet, and Degreed.

Jeff is a longtime friend of the podcast and we're looking forward to catching up with him.

In this episode, we talk with Jack Boren who is a Director at Epic Ventures. We talk about the nuts and bolts of how a venture capital fund works, what Jack does in his day to day role and some of his favorite deals. We learn about Epic’s program where junior associates can get real-world experience by helping source deals and be a part of the investment process. The program they have created is unique and a game-changer for students interested in venture capital and finance. Listen to the podcast for details on how to be a part of the program.

In this episode, we are joined by Sam Hodges and Travis Hedge who are the Co-Founders of Vouch Insurance. We learn about their recent experience at Y Combinator and get the details on their big Series A funding round. If you are a startup looking to do big things you should consider Vouch Insurance as a partner for when things go wrong and you need some coverage to get you through.

In this episode, we are joined by Grant McQueen who is the MBA Director at BYU. We learn what makes the program unique, where the students get hired and get an update on the upcoming career fair (November, 7th in the Hinckley building on BYU’s campus).

In this episode, we are joined by Geoff Atkinson who is the Founder and CEO of Huckabuy. We learn about SEO and how Huckabuy makes it work better. We get insight into how the Google algorithm works and how Huckabuy interacts with the search engine. Some good stories are told about the founding of the company, and why they are headquartered in Park City. 

In the episode, we dive into CBRE's annual Tech Talent report that was recently released. We are joined by Darin Mellott who is the Director of Research at CBRE. We get Darin's insights into the report both on a national and local level. We learn interesting things about the commercial real estate industry and how tech and tech-enabled companies are impacting the market. The report is very robust and Darin does a great job of breaking it down into bite-sized pieces. 

Thank you for joining us for another edition of Silicon Slopes Live. Today’s speakers at our Town Hall event are Vivien & Fernanda Bohme. They are two sisters from Rio de Janeiro that founded Bohme Boutique, a Utah-based clothing store that aims at providing high-quality, modest fashion for women. The moderator of this discussion is Shauna Smith, the president of Four Foods Group.

In this episode, we are joined by Clint Reid Founder and CEO of Zonos. We talk about how cool St. George is and learn the story behind Zonos. We learn about global trade and how Clint and his team are making it easier to buy and sell stuff across borders. A lot is learned about tariffs and the countries with the reddest tape.

In this episode, we are joined by Bridger Jensen who is the CEO and Founder of Mental Gurus. Bridger talks about his background in mental health and why he decided to start his company. We learn how Bridger and his team are using AI to help tackle the mental health issues that touch us all. Bridger is smart and compassionate on all things mental health and we are excited to see what he builds!

Today’s guest at our live event is Sandi Hendry. Sandi is the Founder and owner of Minky Couture. MInky Couture is known for it’s customized high-quality luxury blankets. Minky Couture makes the world a softer place, one blanket at a time. 

Thank you for joining us for another edition of Silicon Slopes Live.

Today’s speaker at our live event is Julian Castelli. Julian holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a BA in political science from Amherst College and currently serve as a Venture Partner with NextCoast Ventures, the Chairman of the Board of Chargeback.com – a Utah SaaS Fin-Tech Company, and Strategic Advisor to Voxpopme – a Utah SaaS Customer Experience Company.

In this episode we are joined by Angela Brown who is the Executive Director of Craft Lake City. We learn about the amazing event she puts on, how it started, and why everyone should plan on going. This year the event is moving to the Salt Lake Fairgrounds and will be bigger and better than ever.

In this episode we are joined by Matthew Barlocker who is the Founder and CEO of Blue Matador. Blue Matador applies machine learning to intelligently automate cloud monitoring, be they AWS, Kubernetes, or Windows and Linux resources, enabling DevOps teams to focus on optimizing and scaling their infrastructure operations.

We talk about how and why Blue Matador was created, what problems it solves, and how it works. We also talk about the company's recent funding and how that process unfolded. Lastly, we talk about going to Mars, flying, and astronauts.

Today’s speaker at our Live event is Dave Austin. 

Dave is the founder of Extreme Focus. He is a highly sought after “mental performance coach” who has worked with groups from youth sports to the U.S. Olympics.

In this episode, we are lucky to have Michael Liersch in the studio. As head of Goals-Based Advice & Strategy at J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management, Michael draws on principles of behavioral finance to help people understand their investing and spending behaviors and set—and reach—their financial goals.

With a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of California and a B.A. in Economics from Harvard, Michael brings both qualitative and quantitative skills to bear. In his weekly podcast, My Next Move, Michael shares his insights and delves into actions that can help listeners strengthen their financial health.

We learn how Michael and his team come up with ideas for his podcast, how big data factors into his research, and the proper allowance for kids. We cover all sorts of other fun and interesting topics and have a great time. This episode could have gone on forever but sadly we ran out of time. However, you can catch up on all of Michael's podcasts here. It is worth a listen.

On today's show we talk to Utah state senator Luz Escamilla. She’s currently running for Salt Lake City mayor and we talked about all the various issues the city is facing, as well as how the campaign is going. It was a great conversation.

Welcome to the Silicon Slopes podcast. In this episode we talk to former Utah speaker of the house Greg Hughes, he's considering a run for governor in 2020. We talked about the inland port and some of the most pressing issues facing the state of Utah.

Today’s speakers at our Live event are David Royce & Vess Pearson. David Royce is the Founder & Chairman of Aptive Environmental, with Vess Pearson as the CEO. Aptive Environmental provides both residential & commercial pest control. Their goal is to make life easier, homes safer and businesses more productive, while still protecting the environment.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations, Garrett Clark along with random interns, we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In this episode we are joined by Paul Allen Founder and CEO of Soar.com which helps individuals and organizations around the world to develop their innate talents and maximize their unique strengths.Paul tells us why he started Soar, how it works, and why finding your individual strengths is important in life and work. We also get some great stories from Paul's days as the Founder of Ancestry.com and FamilyLink.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations, Garrett Clark along with random interns, we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In this episode, we are joined by Jack Reid who is the Vice President of Technical Support at Accela. We learn what technical support is in 2019. We learn some things on working with government, upsides, and downsides of working for large enterprise companies, and why Accela opened a big office in Utah.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations, Garrett Clark along with random interns, we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In this episode, we are joined by James Hadlock who is the CEO and Founder of Blu Novus. We learn what Blu Novus is and why it is important. James shares his story of addiction. Lastly, we talk about mental health in the workplace and how Blu Novus is helping improve it.

On today's episode we talk to Weave CEO Brandon Rodman. With more than 400 employees and an impressive emphasis on culture, Weave has become one of the crown jewels of Silicon Slopes. Brandon and Clint talk about the company's early days all the way through to where it is today.

On today’s show we talk to Utah's Lt. Governor Spencer Cox who recently announced he’s running for governor in 2020. We talked about why he’s running, the most pressing issues facing our state, and the overall future of Utah.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations, Garrett Clark along with random interns, we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In this episode, we are joined by Adam Green and Wylie van den Akker from Collective Medical who are the CTO and CISO respectively. Wylie and Adam founded the company while in their BYU dorm room more than 10 years ago, after Adam's mother, an ED social worker, told them to "make a computer program" to solve her problems coordinating care with other hospitals. They obeyed Adam's Mother and it is a fun and interesting story. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations, Garrett Clark along with random interns, we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In this episode, we are joined by Ben Luks-Morgan, Director of Silicon Slopes Apprenti. Ben explains how the program is a chance to learn an occupation in tech for those who haven't yet had that opportunity. He also outlines how a person can apply to be a part of the program. Learn more at: siliconslopesapprenti.com.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In this episode, we sit down with Robison Rogers who is a Senior Product Manager at Weave. We talk about some new features Robison helped build at Weave and how he and his team did it. We also get an excellent insight into what a product manager actually does and how you can break into the field if you want to help build cool products as Robison does.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Anderson who is the Founder and CEO of Mobound . Chris and his team are on a mission to create a rental market of affordable recreational gear while helping your equipment work for you. We talk about the sharing economy, where the idea came from, and how partners are important for long term success. If your garage is full of gear that you rarely use and you want a little folding money you should take a look at Mobound

On today’s show we bring you a major 200 million dollar funding round announcement from Divvy CEO Blake Murray. Divvy's incredible growth has been nothing short of remarkable, and this funding round is one of the largest in Utah's history.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

Jim Mortenson who is the Director of Executive and Graduate Education at UVU and Ephraim Zamora who is the Talent Intelligence Coordinator at UVU are our guests for this episode.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In this recording we are joined by Steve Smith, CEO of Finicity. We talk about what Finicity does, and hear some fun stories about the early years of the companies founding. We also learn a bit about the Fintech industry and how Finicity products are working to make it better for everyone. Sadly, we do not talk about personal aviation but we will do that next time.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 33 we talk with Jesse Bird, CTO and co-founder of TCN. Jesse has been passionate about emerging technologies from an early age. He has used that passion to keep TCN at the forefront of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and call center technology for the past 15 years.

We talk to Carine Clark, Chris Klomp, and Shawn Goff bout EY's entrepreneur of the year award show and the state of Utah's tech ecosystem. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 31 Parker Gentry Founder and CEO of Skill Struck which is a platform that turns screen-time into skill-time for 10+-year-old kids. Parker explains where the idea came from and how it works. We learn about how he is building the product and how he is positioning the company for future success. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 30 Wayne Sleight is in the studio. Wayne is the COO of 97th Floor  a digital marketing agency located in Lehi and San Francisco. We learn about 97th Floor, their company culture, and their upcoming event Mastermind, which is a cool name for an event. Lastly, we talk about 97th Floor's plans for the future and how one of our favorite interns ended up working full time at 97th Floor. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 29 we are joined by Levi King who is the Co-founder and CEO of Nav. We talk about Levi's career and how he landed on the idea of Nav. We talk about what it takes to run a company with locations in California and here in Utah. Lastly, we learn if it is easier or harder to found and run a successful startup the second time compared to the first. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 27, we are joined by Kurt Avarell who is the CEO and Founder at Canopy. We learn the story of how Canopy came to be and all the good stories that go with early-stage bootstrapping. Kurt explains the industry and how he built his team. We talk about the cultural differences between New York and Utah and why both are good. Lastly, we talk about how Kurt organizes his day and runs the company. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 25, we are joined by Matt Wilburn and Berkley Frei who are the Founders of The Virtual Identity Summit which is next week in Park City. They share stories of how the event came about, insights on who should attend, and who some of the speakers will be. It is also clear that the host of the podcast knows next to nothing about VR. This is going to be a great event with a lot of cutting-edge technology and smart people. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 23, Dallin Rogers is the guest. He is the CEO and Founder of FitCon which is one of the best events held in Utah. We discuss fitness and how somebody needs to invent a pill that allows you to eat as many Reeses Pieces and Mashed Potatoes as your heart desires. We also chat about what it took for Dallin and his team to build such an amazing event and what his long-term plans are to grow the FitCon brand. If you look like the Rock or are a bit rotund there is plenty of fun stuff to do at FitCon next April in Salt Lake City. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 21, we talk with Tom Sorber who is the Director of Customer Success at Solutionreach. We learn how Tom and his team revamped their customer onboarding program, get some good tips on scheduling your days to be productive, and what it is like working for a startup after starting your career at a venture fund. 

On Today's show we bring you a conversation with Freshly Picked CEO Susan Peterson. When Susan couldn’t find baby shoes that would stay on her son’s chubby feet, she decided to make her own. With scrap leather, a sewing machine, and a lot of heart, she made the first pair of Freshly Picked moccasins in 2009 right at her kitchen table. An appearance on Shark Tank in 2013 skyrocketed the company to a household name synonymous with quality, style, and creativity.

On today's show we talk to Steals.com CEO Jana Francis. Jana built the Steal Network from the ground up and is a powerful presence in the Silicon Slopes community. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 22, our guest is Julia Deaver who is the Co-founder/Executive Director of  The Impact Summit. The event is October, 13th in Salt Lake City. If you want to learn about personal branding this event is for you. They have packed a ton of great content into the event and the speakers will be very entertaining. Here are all the detail you need to know to attend or sponsor the event. 

On today’s show we bring you a conversation with Vivint Smart Home President Alex Dunn that was recorded in front of a live audience at Silicon Slopes HQ. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 19, we talk with Rob Nelson Founder and CEO of Grow.com. We get an update on Grow and how they are helping folks make better business decisions with real-time data. Rob gives an update on the Data Driven Summit that runs October 1st -3rd at Snowbird. Rudy Ruettiger from the all time classic movie "Rudy" will be one of the speakers at the event in which we are very excited.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 18, we talk with Rebecca Dilg who is the Rural Community & Outreach Manager for the Governor's Office of Economic Development. We talk about the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 1, we talk with Joe Eames who is a Pluralsight Author and organizer of the Frameworks Summit. Joe explains why this event is important in the developer community and how Utah is leading the way in these types of events. 

On today's show we sit-down FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and U.S. Senator Mike Lee. We talked about net neutrality, 5G, and broadband access. It was an interesting an engaging conversation. We hope you enjoy.

From now on, you can find new episodes of the This Is The Place Podcast at The Beehive.

Chris and Meg are still at Silicon Slopes and will continue their work there. Nobody panic.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 46, Chris and Meg continue their scooter conversation, having lived through the invasion. Then they discuss coughing sheep, heroin served on the rocks at McDonalds, and a smelly city. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 16, we talk with Brian Sather who is the CEO of Blacksmith International and also one of the founders of Product Powerup which is an event happening September 20th - 21st. If you are a product person or hope to be at some point in your life this would be a great event to attend. You can hear all the details about the event in this podcast as well as other useful advice from Brian. 

On today’s show we talk to DevMountain founder Cahlan Sharp. We love this guy and think he’s an incredible entrepreneur and leader. It was really fun to catch-up.

On today’s show we talk to Pluralsight CEO Aaron Skonnard. We talked about Pluralsight’s recent successful IPO and the future of the company and the Silicon Slopes ecosystem. This was a fun conversation.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 15, we talk with Skye PoVey, VP of Dental Sales for Weave. Skye shares some great insights into how he runs his sales team, how his sales career has evolved, and finally, how to catch a rainbow trout in the Provo River. 

On today’s show we talk to Equality Utah Executive Director Troy Williams. Troy’s a fascinating character who has been at the forefront of some of the most consequential and controversial political debates in Utah over the past decade. And his approach seems to come from a place of empathy, humor, and love. This was a fun conversation.

On today’s show we bring you a conversation with Instructure CEO Josh Coates that was recorded in front of a live audience at Silicon Slopes HQ. Josh is one of the most dynamic and interesting leaders in Silicon Slopes. He’s also one of the most successful, having been a part of two now iconic Utah companies. You’re going to love this one. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 44, Chris and Meg discuss Pluralsight's upcoming Live summit, and the latest funding news. They try to understand Elon Musk's meltdown, and then talk the weird Utah news which includes a moose on a Utah campus and a pranking drone. 

On today’s show we bring you a conversation we had with Utah Jazz President Steve Starks in front of a live audience at Silicon Slopes HQ. Steve is one of the most respected and admired leaders in Utah. And the story of his rise is amazing. We had a lot of fun in this conversation.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 43, Chris and Meg discuss AvidXchange's new Utah office and a number of upcoming Silicon Slopes events. They attempt to determine what exactly went wrong in the Plane Bae saga, then they talk weird Utah news which includes sextortion and goat firefighters. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode 14, we talk with Sumner Douglas, Managing Director and Venture Partner of BoomStartup. We learn how BoomStartup has changed over the years, how they structure cohorts, and how their model is great for entreprenours. For anyone who is thinking of trying to turn their idea into an actual company reaching out to BoomStartup would be a good idea. 

On today’s show we bring you a conversation we had with Salt Lake Tribune Editor Jennifer Napier-Pearce, Deseret News Editor Doug Wilks, and KUER Managing Editor Julia Ritchey. This conversation took place at Silicon Slopes HQ in front of a live audience. We talked about the future of local news and each of their publication’s approach on revenue and building a voice and community. This was one of the most interesting and unique conversations we’ve had at Silicon Slopes.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 42, Chris and Meg talk the latest in funding and tech news, and upcoming Silicon Slopes events. Then they talk weird Utah news which includes hawk attacks on innocent college students. 

On today’s show we talk to Utah’s Lt. Governor Spencer Cox. Cox has been Utah’s Lt. Gov since 2013 and is widely rumored to be considering a run for governor in 2020. We talked about his journey to becoming Lt. Gov, some of the most pressing issues Utah faces, and even addressed that pesky 2020 question.

Today’s guest is Advanced CFO Managing Partner Dave Chase. With 17 years experience in global finance, a CFO of multiple entities and divisional EVP experience, Dave brings a breadth of experience. Dave has led or been instrumental in raising multiple rounds of equity and debt in excess of $500 million.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode, 13 we are joined by Steve Dalton who is the Director of Finance for Solutionreach. We talk metrics which is actually pretty fun. Steve explains how he uses and tracks metrics and how they help him make decisions. Some World Cup predictions are made without using metrics and it looks like that might have been a mistake...

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 41, Chris and Meg talk about Podium's recent $60M funding round and run down upcoming Silicon Slopes events. Then they talk the latest weird Utah news which includes a bag filled with an unfortunate surprise and counterfeit money taking over Brigham City.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 40, Chris and Meg talk NBA playoffs and, obviously, Space Jam, the Facebook Data Center coming to Utah, Monarx funding news, Space Jam again, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Gala, and Domo's IPO flirtation. Then they talk the latest weird Utah news which includes a Cross Fit controversy, raining drones, and near death by moose on a Park City golf course. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode,11 we are joined by Kimball Kjar CEO/GM, Coach Alf Daniels, and Center Paul Lasike of the Utah Warriors Rugby team. Adam Pulsipher from the intern team co-hosts. We learn how the Utah Warriors were founded, the ups and downs of running a startup professional Rugby team, and how the inaugural season has gone. Coach Daniels tells his story of how he moved from New Zealand to take the head coach job and what his goals are for Rugby in Utah. Paul gives the player's perspective and shares some insights on how Rugby is a great sport for kids of all ages and sizes. Lastly, the Warriors will be hosting a fun event on June 6th called"Pies & Tries" where folks can learn more about Rugby and enjoy some good food.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 39, Chris and Meg talk gambling in its various forms, Pluralsight's IPO, funding news, and the latest tech gossip concerning an ill-advised shared scooter plan. Then they discuss weird Utah news from a goat lawn care crew to a drug dealing not very good music ensemble.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode,10 Sterling Snow VP of Marketing for Divvy is the guest. We learn about all the great things happening at Divvy, how the product works, and what pain points it helps to solve. Sterling runs through how he structures his day, runs meetings, and decides how to market the product. We wrap it up with some questions about the greatest marketers of all time and who Sterling thinks will win the NBA finals. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 38, Chris and Meg talk the latest in tech news, including Owlet's latest funding, then they worry over Amazon's plans to focus Alexa's attentions on the healthcare industry. Then they discuss weird Utah news, which includes the world's nicest burglary victim, and another burglary victim that is an actual turkey.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode, 9 Landon Taylor Founder and CEO of Best Company is the guest.  Landon tells the story of how and why Best Company was founded and why it is needed. The "customer review" industry is explained a bit and the need for honest customer reviews becomes very apparent. Landon gives details on how he runs his company and structures his days and offers up his prediction on the Jazz-Rockets series. Listen in to see if he was right. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 37, Chris and Meg talk the demise of the Jazz season, funding news, and upcoming events. Then they delve in Mark Z.'s latest hair-brained plan, and the weirdest in Utah news, which for whatever reason includes a lot of marijuana this week. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode, 8 Jeremy Neigher is the guest.  Jeremy is the Market Manager for Lyft in Utah, a recently converted Jazz fan, and a nice guy. We talk about all things Lyft and learn some cool things about how the ride-sharing economy works. Jeremy shares some insights on how he is building out his team locally as well as how companies in Silicon Slopes can work with Lyft. Lastly, two people not from Nebraska talk about Nebraska football. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 36, Chris and Meg pretty much just talk about the Utah Jazz and their on-going playoff journey. Like, there's some other stuff, but it all circles back to the Jazz. 

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah’s tech community.

In episode, 7 Joseph Woodbury and Derrick Isaacson from Neighbor are the guests. We are also joined by Adam Pulsipher from the Silicon Slopes intern team. The story of Neighbor is told, the sharing economy is discussed, and someone learns he probably does not have the acumen to work for Neighbor. 

Today’s guest is Ivanti president and CEO Steve Daly. Ivanti is one of the largest tech companies in Utah. As president and CEO, Steve is responsible for driving new and existing Ivanti business, as well as the creation of innovative IT management solutions. Steve’s a good friend, on the Silicon Slopes board, and one of the smartest people you’ll ever meet. You’ll really enjoy this conversation.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 35, Chris and Meg talk the latest tech news, which includes more Utah IPO news and a profile on Drip. Then they cover the latest in the Facebook saga, and finally, discuss weird Utah news from rogue tumbleweeds and Heinz's misspelling of Fry Sauce.

During her keynote during Silicon Slopes Tech Summit 2018, Caitlin Kalinowski shared her experience and wisdom in product design and refinement. 

Today’s guest is AtlasRTX founder and CEO Bassam Salem. Bassam was born in Egypt, lived in France and England as a child, and then immigrated to the US as a teenager to attend university. Prior to AtlasRTX, Bassam was Chief Operating Officer at MaritzCX, the world’s largest customer experience technology company with annual revenues of $200 million.  As COO, he was responsible for all operations globally. His team spanned 18 offices around the world and numbered over 600 full-time and over 1,500 part-time staff.

Before MaritzCX, Bassam was Chief Business Officer at inContact, the largest cloud provider of enterprise software for contact centers. He was responsible for all customer and revenue operations of the $200 million, publicly-traded company (NASDAQ ticker is ‘SAAS‘). During his four-year tenure, the company’s market cap grew from $98 million to over $600 million. Bassam has been a leader in the Silicon Slopes community for a long time, which is what made this conversation so great.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 34, Chris and Meg talk the surprising rise of the Utah Jazz this season, the news of some major Utah tech players going public, the release of more SSTS18 content, and upcoming events. Then they catch up on the latest Mark Zuckerberg dramz,and finally, weird Utah news which includes national confusion over the appearance of funeral potatoes on Walmart's website, a sheriff's employee in Ogden helping herself to some meth in the evidence locker, and freeway construction plans.

In her keynote during Silicon Slopes Tech Summit 2018, Founder of Parity.org Cathrin Stickney explained the history of parity.org and what it means to have so many Silicon Slopes companies on board.

In his keynote during Silicon Slopes Tech Summit 2018, football legend and investor Steve Young spoke about the importance of grit in his career and his journey from young athlete to successful investor. 

This episode's guest is Kickstart Seed Fund founder and managing director Gavin Christensen. Gavin is an entrepreneurial VC with a passion for investing and building Utah. In 2008, Gavin worked with the Utah ecosystem to found Kickstart Seed Fund to fill this gap. Starting a seed stage firm focused on Utah during the Great Recession was not easy, but Kickstart is now one of the most active investors in Utah at the seed stage with 85+ investments. Gavin recently appeared at one of our Silicon Slopes Live events, which is where this conversation was recorded.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 33 Meg and Chris talk about new tech offices opening and the mascots present at the celebrations. Then they discuss a tech brawl between two billionaires, and the latest weird Utah news which includes shipping container houses, a massage parlor that isn't, and the most expensive proposed rebranding effort in Utah history. 

In his keynote during Silicon Slopes Tech Summit 2018, author and venture capitalist J.D. Vance spoke about his book Hillbilly Elegy, and his work with Rise of the Rest Seed Fund.  

Today’s guest is Encircle executive director Stephenie Larsen. Encircle is a non-profit organization based in Provo, Utah with the mission to embrace and sustain every LGBTQ youth, every family, and every community. They seek to deepen and enrich the conversation among communities of faith and LGBTQ+ people. By teaching individuals to love themselves and empowering families, Encircle helps cultivate an environment where LGBTQ+ individuals can thrive.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 32 Meg and Chris talk the latest in tech news including a rugby sponsorship and Neighbor's funding and name change. Then they discuss the latest weird Utah news which includes a man trying to marry his laptop and all the tangential thoughts around that issue, the success of a local high school welding team, sort of, and an ill-advised attempt to let students name a school. 

This episode's guest is Salt Lake County Councilwoman and candidate for the United States Senate Jenny Wilson. A fifth-generation Utahn, Jenny Wilson is serving her second six-year term on the Salt Lake County Council. In 2005, she became the first woman elected to the Council, where she has led numerous policy initiatives, including ethics reform, government efficiency, criminal justice reform and open space preservation. She was a co-founder of the Jordan River Commission.

Wilson has experience at all levels of government, having served as press secretary to U.S. Rep. Les AuCoin (D-OR) and as chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Bill Orton (D-UT), a Blue Dog Democrat. She also served as an aide to the Utah state legislature and was a candidate for Salt Lake City Mayor in 2007. We had a wide-ranging conversation on all sorts of different issues. Take a listen…

This episode's guest is Dr. Susan R. Madsen, the Orin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership and Ethics in the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University. Dr. Madsen has been heavily involved for the last decade in researching the lifetime development of prominent women leaders. She has personally interviewed a host of women university presidents, U.S. governors, and international leaders, as well as studying many aspects of women and leadership more broadly. Susan has conducted related research in the U.S., the six Arab Gulf countries, China, and Eastern Europe.

Overall, Susan has authored or edited five books and has published well over 100 articles, chapters, and reports. She founded the Utah Women and Education Project in 2009 and continues to work with key Utah stakeholders on related efforts as the Director of the Utah Women & Education Intiatitive. In August of 2013, she founded the Utah Women & Leadership Project that she continues to direct today. She received her doctorate from the University of Minnesota in human resource development. She earned a master's degree in exercise science/wellness from Portland State University and a bachelor's from Brigham Young University in Speech Communication Education.

In his keynote during Silicon Slopes Tech Summit 2018, Former Beats By Dre CMO Omar Johnson shared his journey as a marketer. He explained his innovative approach to marketing and the success that followed. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 31 Meg and Chris talk March Madness, the latest in tech news, and Amazon's not very satisfying explanation for Alexa's mockery. Then they discuss weird Utah news which includes the Free Range Children bill and a poorly named prison. 

On today’s show we sit-down with Health Catalyst CEO Dan Burton in front of a live audience at Silicon Slopes HQ. Dan is one of the most humble, intelligent, and genuinely good leaders we have in Silicon Slopes. He serves on our executive board, but far more impressive is the company he’s built at Health Catalyst. Likely to be one of the next unicorns to come out of Utah, under Dan’s leadership Health Catalyst has experienced an enviable amount of growth and success in recent years.

On today’s show we talk with Because Learning founder and CEO Sunny Washington. Because Learning helps students and educators learn STEM through exciting, hands-on lessons. Their experiments and hardware kits give aspiring scientists real-world experience measuring and analyzing data, helping them learn how science, technology, engineering, and math work in the world around us. Their mission is to inspire students to pursue STEM careers and develop critical 21st century skills.

On today’s show we talk with Peterson Ventures Managing Director Ben Capell. Peterson is one of Utah’s premier venture funds and Ben’s been an active participant in building Utah’s tech community into what it is today. We had a great chat about the different trends he’s been seeing and a lot of other great topics. You’ll enjoy this one.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 30, Meg, Chris, and Garrett talk the latest in tech news including the Degreed funding, upcoming Silicon Slopes events, and the Qualtrics X4 Summit. They talk about the Alexa laughing glitch and the eventual robot takeover. Then they discuss weird Utah news which includes the Utah State Bar's accidental pornographic email, and the return of our favorite hitman hirer. 

Today’s guest is InMoment CMO Kristi Knight. Kristi’s a legend here in Silicon Slopes. She’s been behind the successful rebranding efforts of some of our community’s most prolific companies--most notably Vivint, Ominuture, and now InMoment. We had a blast talking to Kristi on this show.

Today’s guest is Traeger Grills CEO Jeremy Andrus. Jeremy joined Traeger Grills as President & CEO in January, 2014 and acquired the business alongside private equity fund Trilantic Capital Partners in July of that year. Prior to Traeger, he served as President and CEO of Skullcandy as well as on its board of directors. In eight years, Jeremy helped grow Skullcandy's annual sales from less than $1 million to nearly $300 million. He’s one of the most incredible entrepreneurs to ever come out of Utah. It’s always great to have Jeremy in the studio. This was a fun conversation.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 29, Meg and Chris touch on the latest tech news before diving into the abomination that is "Fresh Prints of Bills Here," the Utah State House of Representatives' attempt at using rap to explain how bills are passed. It's worse than you're imagining. 

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This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 28, Meg, Clint, and Chris talk the latest in tech news including the Jive acquisition and upcoming Silicon Slopes events, then attempt to understand the latest Tech Talk No No. They discuss weird Utah news which a goat robbery with a happy ending, cougar attack tips, and an arrest proposal. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 27, Meg and Chris talk the latest in tech news, and attempt to understand the latest Tech Talk No No. Then they discuss weird Utah news which includes boring texts between a politician and a prostitute, a botched robbery, and the end of the porn czar.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 26, Meg and Chris reminisce about the Silicon Slopes Tech Summit, talk the latest in tech news, and disparage anyone who uses the latest Tech Talk No No. They reveal their tag lines for BASE Search Marketing, which are both mediocre and absurd. Then they discuss what might be the best weird Utah story in the history of the podcast, which is 26 whole episodes. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In this episode, Chris, Clint and Meg wax nonsensical about the upcoming Silicon Slopes Tech Summit, cover a special cryptocurrency Tech Talk Nono, then delve into weird Utah news, which is, yet again, PG-13.

Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns, Meat and Potatoes explores how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah's tech community.

In Episode 2 Garrett chats with Cameron Hale who is the Director of Sales at Podium. Cameron talks all things sales and how he works with his team on a daily basis. Questions about Blockchain are tossed around with no conclusions made. A short book review about Nike shoes rounds out the Podcast.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In this special holiday episode, Chris and Meg present The 12 Days of Silicon Slopes, the latest in tech news, and weird Utah stories that include an improvement in our bad drivers status, and holiday dinner invading a small Utah town.  

If you live in Utah, you’ve seen their billboards. We recently invited the three founders of Homie to participate in a lunch and live recording of this show. Having watched this company from its inception up until today, it’s been truly remarkable how rapidly they’ve grown and how quickly they’ve disrupted the real estate business in the state of Utah.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In Episode 23 Chris and Meg discuss Startup Santa and Summit speaker announcements. They share their disdain for the term “crowdsource” and then talk about the latest weird Utah news which includes drug dealing safe spaces and 911 abuses.

Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud. While doing so, please leave a positive review and rating.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In Episode 21 Chris and Meg discuss Startup Santa and its surrounding activities, and funding news from Simplus. They share their disdain for the term "unicorn" and then talk about the latest weird Utah news which includes snortable snails and a bride and groom with a death wish. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In Episode 21 Chris and Meg discuss Startup Santa and its surrounding activities, and summit plans. They present a requested tagline, and the tech talk no no turns into a tech talk yes yes. Then they talk about the latest weird Utah news which includes a a couple taking advantage of the unseasonably warm weather in a unique way, and cows raining on I-15.

On this week’s show we sit-down with Podium CEO Eric Rea. In the time we’ve been doing whatever it is we currently do, we’ve never seen a company experience the kind of rapid growth Podium has gone through over the past couple of years. Eric and Podium’s story is remarkable. This is an episode you’re not going to want to miss. 

Medici Ventures Director Julie Smith joins us for a fascinating conversation all about blockchain technology. Launched in 2014, Medici Ventures is a wholly owned subsidiary of Overstock.com, created to manage and oversee the company’s investments in firms building solutions leveraging and servicing blockchain technologies. Medici Ventures has already invested in a number of interesting companies. 

We recently had Mayor McAdams at Silicon Slopes HQ for a community roundtable and live recording of this podcast. McAdams was sworn into office for his second term as Salt Lake County Mayor on Jan. 9, 2017 and recently announced he'd be entering the congressional race for Utah's 4th congressional district. 

Mayor McAdams is a graduate of the University of Utah and Columbia Law School.  After law school, he worked as a corporate finance attorney with firms in New York and Salt Lake City.

Ben and his wife, Julie (a fellow Columbia Law School graduate) enjoy hiking and skiing with their four children and cheering on the kids’ sports teams.

The guest for this show is United States Congresswoman Mia Love, who represents Utah’s 4th Congressional District. We talked about education, recruiting air quality, transportation, what’s it’s like to serve in Congress, and all sorts of other things---like running! Literally the physical act of running, not campaigning for office. It was great to have Rep. Love stop by the Silicon Slopes Studio.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In Episode 20 Chris and Meg talk about their camera debut, Startup Santa and a number of funding announcements. They present a few very bad tag lines, and address a tech term we all despise. Then they talk about the latest weird Utah news which includes a a debate over the correct pronunciation of phoenix plural, and the re-opening of everyone's favorite mortuary. 

Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud. While doing so, please give us a positive review and rating.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In Episode 19 Chris and Meg talk Startup Santa and the upcoming Silicon Slopes Tech Summit. They congratulate WorkFront for signing the Parity Pledge, and marvel at how quickly a Facebook post turned into nonsense. They address a tech term we all despise. Then they talk about the latest weird Utah news which includes a song written about inversion and cat hair in coffee.

Jeanette Bennett is founder and editor-in-chief at Bennett Communications, where she primarily focuses her pen on Utah Valley Magazine, BusinessQ Magazine and Prosper Magazine. Jeanette earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in journalism from BYU and has been a regular guest on HuffPostLive. She has moderated gubernatorial debates and numerous business panels. Jeanette plays the piano and organ, but her feet did the talking last year when she took third place in “Dancing with the Community Stars.” Jeanette has a love/hate relationship with deadlines, half marathons and the stock market — and she has a love/love relationship with glossy pages, watching her kids play sports and enjoying Utah’s canyons. She and her husband, Matt, are raising their five children in Cedar Hills.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In Episode 18 Chris and Meg talk Startup Santa and the upcoming Silicon Slopes Tech Summit. The Chris talks about CloudVeil while Meg rages. They address a tech term we all despise. Then they talk about the latest weird Utah news which includes a pot-sniffing legislators and shenanigans at a mortuary.

Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud. While doing so, please give us a positive review and rating.

On today’s show we bring you a live recording of an event at Silicon Slopes HQ. We had Pluralsight CEO Aaron Skonnard, Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne, and the great Amy Rees Anderson on stage recently to talk about their induction into this year’s UTC Hall of Fame. It was also great to have UTC CEO John Knotwell in the mix and at Silicon Slopes HQ. The conversation veered in all sorts of unexpected directions. We had some fun on this one.

Ryan Westwood is the CEO of Simplus, a Gold Salesforce Consulting Partner. An experienced entrepreneur and Inc 500 CEO, he is also a private investor through JW Capital. Ryan is the author of The Five Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur and is a frequent speaker on entrepreneurship.

Clint speaks with Sorenson Media CEO Marcus Liassides in front of a live audience at Silicon Slopes HQ. Sorenson Media is one of the fastest growing, highest-revenue-generating companies in Silicon Slopes. You may not know about them, but that’ll change after you listen to this episode. Marcus is one of the most brilliant CEO’s in Utah.

Clint speaks with Provo Mayor and Republican candidate for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, John Curtis. Clint's known John a long time. He considers him a friend. Mayor Curtis was an early supporter of Beehive Startups, for which we'll always be grateful. But none of that stopped Clint from asking him questions. Whether they were hard or not is debatable, but questions were asked.

On today’s show Meg Walter and Clint Betts sit-down with Dr. Kathie Allen, Democratic candidate for Utah’s 3rd congressional district. Those who know Clint know he happens to be well-acquainted with Dr. Allen’s opponent in the 3rd congressional district race, Provo Mayor John Curtis. Even after hearing such blasphemy, Dr. Allen still agreed to come on the show and we’re very grateful she did. We had a delightful conversation.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In Episode 17 Chris, Meg, and Clint talk tech news, specifically Instructure's impressive valuation and the growing success of Virtuality. They address an especially obnoxious tech term, and present a number of tagline options at the behest of a tweeter (our deepest apologies, Professional Cable). Then they talk about the latest weird Utah news which includes a moose attack and a UDOT apology.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In this special SPOOKY episode of the This Is The Place Podcast, Chris and Meg are joined by Garrett. It's business as usual, tech news, a really bad tagline (you're welcome, NaviTrust), and weird Utah news, when suddenly GARRETT DISAPPEARS. Chris and Meg haven't seen him since. Though they have claimed that when they work late, they can sometimes feel a certain presence in Silicon Slopes HQ, and every once in a while, they hear phantom keyboard clicking sounds coming from Garrett's now abandoned office.

On today’s show, Clint talks to his mentor and life-long friend Mary Crafts-Homer, founder and CEO of Culinary Crafts. Clint describes her as his personal mentor, hero, and favorite person in the world, saying, "I’ve never met anyone more willing to serve others, give without any expectation of return, and love without reservation. She also happens to be a world-class entrepreneur who’s built Utah’s premier catering company. I’ll remember this conversation for a long time."

The Silicon Slopes Podcast is back. To kick-off the return, we invited Sen. Orrin Hatch on the show to talk about the two events he's help organized for Utah's tech community. At Sen. Hatch's request, Oracle CEO Safra Catz and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will be speaking at upcoming events in our community over the next couple of weeks. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In Episode 15 Chris and Meg talk tech news, specifically Overstock's AR service, Blip, and upcoming events. They talk at length about the weirdest in Utah new, including the obscenity ombudsman and HOV lane violators, and identify a tech word that should be laid to rest. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 14, Clint fills in for Chris and he and Meg discuss the recent NY Times profile on Silicon Slopes, the money local tech companies have raised for Puerto Rico, and the latest tech summit news. Then they read and discuss the worst thing ever published on the internet.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 13, Garrett details plans for his new podcast Brass Tacks, and Chris and Meg talk the latest in tech news which includes Tech Summit, UTC Hall of Fame, a number of new offices, and Recursion Pharma's fundraising. Then they talk weird Utah news, focusing on the sure decline of BYU now that their students can have caffeine. There's also a photo you really need to see.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 12, Chris, Meg, and Clint discuss the upcoming tech summit, plans for more podcasts (what?! why?!), and other tech news, followed by thirty minutes of roasting one another. If you're wondering how this thing has lasted twelve episodes, you're not alone. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 11, Chris and Meg talk the latest in Utah tech news including the transportation town hall, Contrary Capital's University launch, and the Silicon Slopes’ internship program. Then they talk about weird Utah news, which for whatever reason, is all about childbirth?

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 10, Chris and Meg welcome special guests Clint Betts and Garrett Clark to talk the latest in Utah tech news including the Parity Pledge, Silicon Slopes’ partnership with the Utah Jazz, and Silicon Slopes’ partnership with the Women Tech Council. They try and fail to explain why funding rounds are named what they're named. Then, talk the weirdest in weird Utah news. I don't even know you, guys.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 9, Chris and Meg welcome special guest Clint Betts to talk the latest in Utah tech news including the Governor's IT Pathway's announcement, Silicon Slopes' partnership with the Salt Lake Chamber, and Silicon Slopes' partnership with the Women Tech Council. Then, as usual, the last bit is just a bunch of nonsense. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 8, Chris and Meg talk funding news (Big Squid and Artemis Health), and the Silicon Slopes Founder Forum. They cover the latest in weird national and Utah news, and attempt to explain some tweets.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 7, Chris and Meg talk about the latest tech news, including the announcement that Carine Clark is the new CEO of Banyan and the Purple merger. They pitch a couple business ideas, and discuss weird Utah news, which is extra weird this time. Then they try to explain their tweets. They do so poorly.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 7, Chris and Meg talk about the latest tech news, including the announcement that Carine Clark is the new CEO of Banyan and the Purple merger. They pitch a couple business ideas, and discuss weird Utah news, which is extra weird this time. Then they try to explain their tweets. They do so poorly. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 6, Chris and Meg add a special Pioneer Day flavor to tech and local news. They may get fired. 

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that bring a maximum amount of comedic joy to listeners. Be warned.

In the first episode, Chris and Meg reminisce over the Silicon Slopes Summer Bash and the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards Gala. They discuss the latest VidAngel news, then they discuss a bunch of Utah stuff that they probably have no business discussing but discuss anyway. They also give expert advice to our community’s entrepreneurs. Then they read some tweets? It gets pretty weird there at the end.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 2, Chris and Meg discuss Jive Communications’ expansion, the launch of Sumato Coffee, and VidAngel’s take on their filtering news. Chris and Meg instruct tech people on how to talk to non-tech people, and gossip about Utah’s weirdest headlines. Then they read more tweets, cause why not?

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 3, Chris and Meg discuss InsideSales’ Girls Code, the latest issue of the Silicon Slopes magazine, a reader’s response to profanity in a Silicon Slopes story, and FREAKING GORDON HAYWARD. Chris and Meg instruct tech people on how to talk to non-tech people, and gossip about Utah’s weirdest headlines, which include soda and tattoos. Then they read more tweets.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 4, Chris and Meg discuss CloudCherry’s move to SLC, the STEM Mentor Exchange Mobile App, and Meg’s eventful first week as director of programs and marketing. Chris and Meg pitch a business to nobody, and of course, talk at length about Hayward’s betrayal. Then they read more tweets.

This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, occasionally serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 5, Chris and Meg discuss the infamous Forbes feature and the upcoming Startup Conversation featuring Carine Clark, Tom Clark, and Ben Capell. Chris and Meg then lament over tech’s most overused term, and talk weird Utah news, which is extra weird this time. Then they read more tweets.