Marisa Holt

Utah nonprofit, Academy for Creating Enterprise (Lehi, UT), is helping 150,000+ global entrepreneurs turn survival into sustainable income—with no loans, just grit, smart business habits, and a powerful peer network.

OptConnect (Kaysville, UT) is expanding its Kaysville headquarters, defying Utah’s tech migration trend. CEO Chris Baird shares how disciplined growth, local talent, and operational focus are driving the company's national success from Davis County.

Utah’s fluoride ban reveals a deeper shift: emerging tech is enabling personalized water treatment, challenging public health orthodoxy and positioning Utah as a leader in smart utilities.

Everee and dlivrd have launched the Expedite Visa® Pay Card, providing gig workers with near-instant earnings access. This partnership redefines payroll by prioritizing financial flexibility, enhancing worker satisfaction, and revolutionizing payment technology for the gig economy.

Vasion (St. George, UT) has transformed from a print management company into a leader in digital automation. With cutting-edge, AI-driven SaaS solutions and social initiatives, it’s redefining enterprise workflows and global impact.

FuelUp (Provo, UT), a BYU Sandbox startup, is transforming fuel delivery with its innovative mobile service, eliminating trips to the gas station. Through strategic pivots and customer engagement, FuelUp is scaling rapidly.

At Utah Tech Week, experts from government, business, and academia tackled AI’s rapid evolution and ethical challenges. Hosted by USHE, panelists explored Utah’s balanced regulatory approach, AI’s role in mental health, and the importance of ethical safeguards.

Utah State University launched the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Center on January 14, 2025, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among students, faculty, and industry to advance AI research, innovation, and real-world applications in science, healthcare, and beyond.