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.
Orem-based Pocket launches Miles, an AI assistant powered by GPT-4o and Gemini, helping luxury auto dealerships streamline listings, lead follow-up, and sales workflows with real-time, in-platform support.
Utah Valley University’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) program helps adult learners earn college credit for real-world experience, accelerating degree completion, reducing costs, and opening flexible pathways to career advancement.
Elevation Construction (Sandy, UT) is tackling Utah’s housing crisis with modular tech, innovative foundations, and expandable floor plans—delivering affordable, high-quality homes while challenging traditional industry margins and outdated zoning restrictions.
LBiSat (Eagle Mountain, UT) and RoGO (Lakewood, CO) partner to deliver real-time GPS tracking and satellite connectivity, enhancing situational awareness and tactical coordination for wildland firefighters and first responders in remote, high-risk environments.
Vivint (Lehi, UT) expands its smart home platform to include energy management, unveiling a new brand identity and bundled offering in partnership with parent company NRG.
Faye (San Francisco, CA and Ogden, UT) has raised $2.5M to connect families with AI-augmented Family Advisors, offering human support for life’s complex, trust-heavy tasks.
The Lassonde Family Foundation has donated $25 million to the University of Utah’s Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, doubling its support and expanding global opportunities for student innovators.
