On this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, Clint is joined by Trent Mano who is a founder of Convoi Ventures, to have a chat about investing and entrepreneurship in Utah. They talk about shifting the culture around investing in local companies and why bootstrapping is important for gaining traction. Trent shares the story of starting Convoi and how it evolved into a household name for founders across the state. The startup game has evolved greatly over the last few years and new founders are having to adapt in the changing market to raise funds. Through this evolution, new talents have emerged, bringing about some of Utah's best to the startup scene. Tune in to hear more about the inner workings of Convoi and how they're putting Utah's founders on the map! "Being a founder is lonely and having a community, we feel, is a super important part of the journey."