In this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Jeff Burningham and his partners as they transition from Peak Ventures to Element Ventures. Join us as we explore their experiences in the world of real estate, venture capital, and politics.

00:00 - Jeff Burningham's Governor Run: Initial Thoughts
01:10 - Big Announcement: Element Ventures
03:03 - Meeting and Starting Peak Capital
04:38 - Founding Peak Capital Partners During the Great Recession
07:49 - Early Success and Challenges
09:36 - Transition to Venture Capital: Peak Ventures
12:21 - Utah Tech Boom in 2014
15:18 - Evolution of Peak Ventures to Album and Element
16:00 - Investing Through Family Offices
17:51 - Flexibility of Family Offices
18:28 - Silicon Slope Summit Announcement
20:12 - Reflecting on Jeff B's Governor Run
23:21 - Surprises and Reactions to the Governor Run
23:50 - Current Exciting Sectors in Utah: AI and Pre-Seed Investments
24:41 - Investing in Mid-Sized Companies and Aggregation
25:59 - Energy Investments and Future Prospects
26:16 - Reflecting on Key Years in Utah Tech: 2014, 2017, 2025
29:45 - Reasons for Optimism in 2025
31:22 - National Tech Influence in Government
32:21 - Government Efficiency and Innovation
34:06 - Elon Musk's Influence and Government Spending
35:31 - AI's Impact on Venture Capital
36:04 - Building Generational Companies in Utah
38:32 - AI's Role in Venture and Investment Decisions
41:03 - The Future of AI and Solo Founders
42:24 - The Role of AI in Real Estate
42:45 - Web 3 and Blockchain: Trends and Future

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