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.
Ionic Mineral Technologies' (Provo, UT) Silicon Ridge project in Utah County hosts a halloysite-based “IAC-Plus” deposit, confirmed by ALS Chemex, with rare earths and critical metals, offering a rare, domestic supply comparable to major Chinese deposits.
Utah skiers have fallen victim to a multimillion-dollar lift pass scam exploiting stolen credit cards. VerifyDial (Cary, NC), founded by Brian Ley, offers a verification hotline to prevent digital scams and protect consumers.
AI Utah and Women Tech Council unveiled the inaugural AI Women Power List, recognizing leading Utah innovators across research, engineering, policy, and industry who are shaping the state’s accelerating AI landscape.
LVT accelerates growth with three new C-Suite executives as it expands AI-powered security solutions. The company, now valued over $1B, strengthens product, legal, and financial leadership to scale enterprise operations.
401GO raised a $33M Series B led by Centana after rapid growth in embedded retirement infrastructure. The Sandy company will double headcount, deepen payroll/HCM partnerships, and scale its fully in-house 401(k) platform.
New research from the University of Utah Fintech Center shows industrial banks outperform traditional banks in safety, returns, and lending to underserved markets, challenging calls for expanded FDIC regulation.
SUMMIT 2026, February 4-7, 2026, hosted by Silicon Slopes and Visit Salt Lake, is a four-day global innovation festival across multiple downtown Salt Lake City venues, blending tech, culture, networking, workshops, and immersive experiences
PhotoPharmics expands its board as its fully enrolled Phase 3 Parkinson’s trial nears top-line results. New directors deepen clinical, regulatory, and capital-markets expertise as the company prepares for FDA submission and strategic partnerships.
