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.
Utah’s inaugural Data Privacy and Governance Summit revealed a bold state-led vision for citizen-controlled digital identity, ethical AI, and public data accountability—positioning Utah as a national leader in digital rights infrastructure.
Trace AQ, a University of Utah spinout, raised $1.25M to commercialize AI-driven air quality forecasting, helping enterprises manage wildfire smoke, regulatory risk, and environmental disruptions with predictive insights.
Milford Mining boosts copper production, vital for electronics, using AI-driven tech and sustainable practices, creating jobs and reducing U.S. reliance on foreign minerals.
UVU is hosting the inaugural data governance summit on May 29, 2025. It is sponsored by the Gary R. Herbert Institute for Public Policy, the Smith College of Engineering and Technology, and the Utah Office of Data Privacy. Attendees are encouraged to participate via livestream, as it is nearly full.
Tandem Ventures (Draper, UT) and AskElephant (Lehi, UT) launch a statewide competition to spotlight Utah's top emerging marketers, offering a $10,000 prize and a platform to pitch ideas to leading marketing executives.
Skavengerz (Ogden, UT) is a real-world adventure app that gamifies exploration, helping users unplug from screens, connect with others, and turn everyday environments into interactive quests that spark curiosity, movement, and joy.
PhotoPharmics (American Fork, UT) has appointed two executives to lead commercialization and market access as it prepares for FDA submission and launch of its light-based neurotherapy treatment.
Senator Ann Millner and Jefferson Moss join the 47G board, bringing decades of experience in education, innovation, and economic development to strengthen Utah’s rapidly expanding aerospace and defense sectors.
