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.
The Herculaneum Papyri and AI Conference at Utah Valley University explores groundbreaking interdisciplinary research using artificial intelligence to virtually unroll and decipher ancient Herculaneum scrolls, fostering collaboration across papyrology, classics, computer science, and archaeology.
Industry leaders at the 2026 Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit shared insights on building biotech companies, emphasizing disciplined decision-making, execution, team building, humility, and a mission-driven focus on improving human health.
4StudentLives (St. George, UT) has raised $600K from Startup Ignition to digitize threat assessments, helping K–12 schools prevent violence and provide early intervention for at-risk students.
ASI acquires Scythe Robotics, integrating its AI-powered Scythe Sight® and M.52 autonomous mower into ASI’s Mobius platform, accelerating industrial and landscaping automation with scalable, sustainable, and high-efficiency off-road vehicle solutions.
Rasa Legal raises $5 million to expand its technology platform helping Americans clear criminal records. Founded by Noella Sudbury, the company uses AI and legal expertise to unlock workforce access, reduce barriers, and scale nationally.
Utah, led by 47G and UDOT, joins the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program with the uFLY initiative, advancing Advanced Air Mobility across five states to demonstrate electric aircraft for people, cargo, and sustainable transportation.
Govineer Solutions (Provo, UT) acquires TrueBill Solutions (Silver Spring, MD), adding cloud-based water utility and irrigation management software to its local government portfolio, enhancing billing, compliance, and citizen engagement for municipalities across the U.S.
