Mark is Co-founder/Editor of TechBuzz News. From Ogden, UT, Mark attended WSU, BYU, and Tufts. He has been involved in tech, media, publishing since the 80s.
Annie (Lehi, UT) raises $4 million to expand its AI “coworker” for dental practices. Founder Conner Ludlow focuses on practical automation, customer growth, and strategic hiring amid a competitive dental AI market.
Palladyne AI launches Palladyne Defense, combining embodied AI, autonomous systems, and U.S. manufacturing to deliver scalable, low-cost attritable defense systems while expanding revenue and reshoring critical capabilities.
Utah positions itself as a national leader in nuclear energy with Operation Gigawatt, combining Holtec International (NJ) and Hi Tech Solutions’ (WA) SMRs, workforce development, and sustainable design, creating jobs, energy security, and a blueprint for future clean energy initiatives.
OxEon Energy’s North Salt Lake pilot facility welcomed visitors today to see how it converts food and industrial waste into renewable natural gas and synthetic fuels.
SeedAI (Washington DC) will lead a pre-summit workshop ahead of Utah’s 2025 AI Summit, helping local businesses adopt AI responsibly while connecting innovators, policymakers, and universities to shape Utah’s pro-human, community-driven AI ecosystem.
Vasion (St. George, UT) names Cindy White as CMO, strengthening its AI-driven print automation growth. The company also hosts the Southern Utah Code Camp, empowering youth through 24-hour coding, design, and entrepreneurship challenges.
Palladyne AI, formerly Sarcos Robotics (Salt Lake City, UT), has transformed from building exoskeletons to developing embodied AI software powering autonomous drones and robots, securing Air Force contracts, key patents, and a growing defense-tech footprint.
