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.
SchoolAI (Lehi, UT) has raised $25 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-driven platform, providing personalized education tools for teachers, students, and administrators, aiming to improve learning outcomes and reduce teacher workloads.
Jim Buie, CEO of ValorC3 (St. George, UT), earns his second Titan 100 recognition for transformative leadership in data center innovation and expansion.
OliverIQ (South Jordan, UT) and SAVI Controls (Carrollton, TX) have merged to form SAVI iQ, an AI-powered automation platform for residential and commercial markets.
BioUtah’s 2025 Pitch Competition (Salt Lake City, UT) recognized four innovative life sciences startups, awarding cash prizes and support. The event connected entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders at the Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit, sponsored by Wilson Sonsini.
Clarion AI Partners offers a two-day master class to help organizations build responsible AI strategies. In partnership with the Salt Lake Chamber, the master class is scheduled for March 27 and April 3, 2025.
Rick Hernandez, CEO of Social Good Software, wins Morgan Stanley’s pitch competition for Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures. His mission-driven SaaS platform helps museums become more sustainable.
Tarifflo (Logan, UT), an AI-powered trade compliance startup from Utah State University, won the $20,000 Tim Draper Grand Prize at the 2025 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, the statewide business-model competition is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute.
Utah Valley University’s W0LV3R1NES cybersecurity team won the 2025 Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge, defeating global competitors. Their success stemmed from rigorous training, interdisciplinary expertise, and high-pressure preparation with national security professionals.
