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David Frazier argues that venture capital economics reward extreme differentiation, not incremental progress. Playing it safe may feel prudent, but for VC-backed startups, asymmetry and monopolistic advantage are often the only viable path.

The Hot Takes panel at FinTech Xchange 2026 explored AI adoption, regulatory innovation, stablecoins, financial nihilism, and emerging fintech companies, highlighting Carefull, Polymarket, and micro-apps shaping the future of finance.

UVU professor Brandon Truscott wins an international AI Design Award, using AI as a creative partner to produce sculptural design while preparing students for AI-driven creative industries worldwide recognition Barcelona.

Fortem Technologies (Lindon, UT) has demonstrated what it says is the first fully autonomous five-on-five drone intercept, signaling that counter-UAS defenses may now match the scale and autonomy of modern drone swarms.

Palladyne AI’s post-Sarcos reinvention is yielding results across defense, space, and industry, with missile, Air Force, and spacecraft contracts—alongside the commercial release of its IQ 2.0 platform—validating its shift to scalable, edge-based autonomy software.

OneMeta’s VerbumOnSite™ will deliver near-instant multilingual translations at SUMMIT 2026, enabling real-time captions in seven languages with sub-second latency, improving accessibility and global engagement at the large tech conference.

At UVU’s AI Agent Behavioral Science Conference, Intermountain’s Tamara Moores Todd explains why trust, governance, and systems—not hype—determine whether AI succeeds in high-stakes healthcare environments.

Senior scientist Michaela Hatch blends science, technology, mentorship, and motherhood at Recursion (Salt Lake City, UT), showing how diverse experiences—from AI-driven drug development to coaching volleyball—can expand impact and redefine leadership in STEM fields.