We are excited to welcome Tony Passey to our podcast. Tony is a marketing professor at the University of Utah and a key figure in the Master of Business Creation program where cohost Tricia Ulberg is currently a student. With over 20 years of startup experience, Tony's been involved in everything from recruiting to e-commerce and marketing. He's the founder of Fire Toss, a top marketing and web development firm, which was.acquired in 2022, but he still collaborates closely with the team. 

In the classroom, Tony's known for creating hands-on project-based digital marketing curriculums that give students real-world experience. He's also a leading instructor in the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program and has earned accolades like the Utah V100 and MWCN 100.