The CEO and Co-founder of Utah Warriors Rugby, Kimball Kjar, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. Kimball has spent 20+ years in the rugby sports world and is looking forward to the sport rapidly gaining popularity in the United States, especially here in Utah. Warriors Rugby is one of Garrett's favorite startup stories and Kimball shares his experience founding the team and building a loyal following throughout the state. They talk about laying down roots at their stadium and making a name for themselves locally, as well as what it's like to be a player on the team. To learn more about one of Utah's greatest team sports, check out the Silicon Slopes Podcast! "We want to make Utah the epicenter of rugby for North America."

Clint Betts and Garrett Clark meet with Stan Lockhart from The Lockhart Group for this informative episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. They chat about tech in Utah and the laws surrounding the industry, as well as lawmakers involved in tech. Stan and his son are involved in the current legislative session and he shares his experience in that ever-evolving landscape. Utah is a land of opportunity, which is why so many businesses relocate here, and startups thrive in the valley, and they touch on the topic of DEI and local policy. Bias shines through in modern media and Stan shares some ideas surrounding news and reporting methods. Tune in to learn more from a local legend! "I'd also like to help the government join the 21st century when it comes to technology and I'm very proud of the efforts I've made in that arena. They're getting better and better but government tends to trail the private sector in adopting things that make people more efficient, make money, save time, make people happy in their interactions with you, those types of things."

The CEO of Vega Media Studios and DANcan, Brandy Vega, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. Brandy shares her experience joining the military and kick starting her reporting career from a young age. Having years of experience in media, she's had some extreme encounters including grilling murderer Josh Powell about the disappearance of Susan Powell, and also interviewing former American president George W. Bush shortly after 9/11. With the rise of artificial intelligence and content manipulation, reputation management has become increasingly needed and Brandy's technology at DANcan works to authenticate real content for ease of mind. They also chat about some current events happening in Utah, including an online scam affecting people across the state. Promise 2 Live is Brandy's suicide prevention organization and she's on a mission to save as many lives as possible. Tune in to learn more! "We know through community and connection...that's really what matters."

The CEO of EventStack, Martin Miranda, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark on this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. Martin is a serial entrepreneur with years of experience across industries, currently focusing on the events space. At EventStack, they enable venues that regularly sit empty by marketing the space to companies looking for corporate event venues. They chat about Martin's typical day and his experience in doing cold plunges and how the routine has affected his mental health. They also discuss recent developments in AI and they throw around some ideas about the future of machine learning. Tune in to learn more! "There is no hack. There is process. There's time. There's investment."

Rhett Roberts from LoanPro joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. They ask Rhett about founding LoanPro and delve into the strategic development of its brand identity and work culture in Davis County. The company has a successful hybrid work environment which prioritizes remote work when possible. Maintaining a sustainable growth model while being profitable is super important to Rhett and he explains the "Goldilocks approach" they use at LoanPro with their clients. Rhett also shares one event in particular that served as the catalyst for identifying a gap in the finance industry where LoanPro now thrives. "When you design things, design them how they ought to be and then work backwards to reality."

Show Links:
https://www.loanpro.io

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Shawn Goff (Program Co-Director for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® Mountain West program) and Jason McGowan (Founder and CEO of Crumbl Cookies) join Clint and Garrett for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. They chat about Shawn's work at EY and the new program for 2024, as well as who he thinks should apply for Entrepreneur Of The Year. Jason shares his story of founding Crumbl and exceeding expectations by expanding his business throughout the United States. He talks about dealing with supply chain issues, particularly when they decided to implement a rotating flavor menu at Crumbl, and how that decision changed everything about their business. If you're looking for top-shelf insights from an entrepreneur and advice for what it takes to succeed in this corner of the world, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn more. "You have to be really open for advice and [try] to understand why someone's giving you advice and in what context they're giving it to you."

Keith Morey of Provo City joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. They chat about all things Provo, particularly its pivotal role in Utah's startup world. The evolving cultural landscape of downtown Provo has transformed it into a thriving hub within the state, boasting an excellent restaurant scene. While many businesses start in Provo and ultimately end up leaving for Silicon Slopes, Keith has made it his mission to keep significant companies in the city, adding to its continued growth. Additionally, they also discuss topics including a former president, gold ATMs, and the future of Provo City. "Nobody tells our story but us."

Jaron Erickson joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark on this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show to chat about founding Sales Dojo and building careers. They start by recapping the results of the 58th Super Bowl and get into issues regarding the current state of the Great Salt Lake. Being able to work in the tech industry is a huge leap forward in one's career and Jaron talks about how that kind of growth attracts high-caliber individuals to the industry. Once out of school, we often forget we have the ability to continue to learn and Jaron's company helps people get back into a career advancing, learning environment where skills grow and confidence gets a much needed boost. They also speak on systematizing processes and finding success within different roles. Tune in to learn more! "We want to help people make more money. We want to help people get a better career path because not all jobs are created equal."

On this episode of the Silicon Slopes show, Clint Betts and Garrett Clark meet with the Founder and CEO of Crew, Gentry Davies. They chat about building a better experience in modern banking for the whole family and Gentry shares the inspiration behind Crew's founding. Crew has a unique business model that parents and kids can both learn from and utilize, and Gentry hints at plans for the future of the company, including increased collaboration with other industry names. Financial literacy is so important for everyone to understand, yet so few have the opportunity to learn about it before they hit adulthood. Gentry's on a mission to increase financial literacy rates and to make banking accessible to everyone, no matter their age. They also discuss other topics like crypto, politics, and current Utah events. Tune in to learn more! "There's a lot of research showing that allowances are incredibly powerful and they're best left disconnected from chores."

Show Links:
https://www.trycrew.com

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Clint Betts and Garrett Clark sit down with Dave Pierce, the Managing Director at GPS Capital Markets, for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. They chat about the financial services industry and the woes of doing business internationally, including how tech translates beyond borders with ease. Dave has years managing foreign exchange and he shares his experience getting started in this industry and expanding his career to where it is today. They talk about financial literacy and how it's a missing, yet essential, component of education for the youth. So many people struggle to manage their own finances today and Dave shares some thoughts on financial education. They touch on various topics including crypto, as well as the future of Utah City. Tune in to learn more!