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.
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.
Ryan Westwood, CEO of Fullcast (Salt Lake City, UT), discusses how intentional leadership, mentorship, and family practices empower the next generation of women, from his daughters’ “power poses” to women investors and diverse leadership at his AI-driven RevOps company.
At BYU’s 2026 SMB | ETA Conference, a panel moderated by Abe Bedard explored actionable search tactics, covering deal sourcing, broker relationships, risk management, and strategies for successful small business acquisitions.
