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.
Today NRG Energy, Inc. and Vivint Smart Home, Inc. announced that NRG will acquire Vivint for $12 per share or $2.8 billion in an all-cash transaction. The agreement has been unanimously approved by the board of directors of both companies.
NRG will acquire 100% of the outstanding equity of
Today the Wasatch Innovation Network and the Consumer Summit have opened nominations for the inaugural WIN50 Consumer, a community-nominated and peer-selected process for identifying top founders, CEOs and entrepreneurs who are successfully building fast-growing consumer product brand companies. Starting today, Utahns from across the state can nominate high-potential entrepreneurs serving
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute – a top-5 ranked division of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah – welcomes its third group of Lassonde Founders for the 2022-23 academic year. Thirty-nine students, including some returning to the program for the second or third year, were admitted into the
The state of Utah is listed among the top five states in the US in the 10th State Technology and Science Index (STSI) published by Milken Institute, based in Santa Monica. The 2022 report, published this month, shows Utah in 5th place, a slight bump upwards from sixth place in
Today Boom Interactive, Inc. announced it has been named to Fast Company’s second annual Next Big Things in Tech list, honoring technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of industries—from agriculture and environment to productivity and artificial intelligence. It was the only Utah-based company to make the
Today SponsorCX, Inc. announced it has received a growth equity investment led by Blueprint Equity. Transaction details have not been disclosed at the investor's request. In conjunction with the investment, Michael Merritt from Blueprint Equity will join the Board of Directors. Based in Solana Beach, CA, Blueprint Equity
For the 24th consecutive year, the Larry H. and Gail Miller family has provided Thanksgiving meals for individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in Salt Lake City. This year, the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation and the Larry H. Miller Company has partnered with Salt Lake County to
On November 14, 2022, ShareMy.Health launched a measurement-based, collaborative care platform for behavioral health that integrates therapy, data science, personalized content and clinical tools. The platform connects the individuals, providers, family, and support circles to extend therapy and improve engagement and self-care outcomes. ShareMy.Health is a Salt Lake
