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 aerospace ecosystem is accelerating thanks to leadership of multiple state organizations and institutions, including 47G, in air mobility, space, and critical minerals. Acceler8 Wasatch 2025 (Ogden, UT) showcased Utah’s strategic strengths and collaborative momentum.
Valinor Discovery (Salt Lake City, UT) exits stealth to automate drug development through predictive modeling. Its machine learning platform simulates therapeutic outcomes before trials begin, accelerating progress against cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases.
Reflect, (Provo, UT), the phone-based journaling startup, has rebranded as Noodle Journal, embracing its scrappy roots while expanding features and doubling its user base. The platform simplifies journaling through phone-based voice entries.
RevRoad Capital rebrands as Stalwart Ventures, signaling growth, new leadership, and continued support for high-performing Utah startups — with a bold vision and steadfast focus on founder success.
Robert Cummings, a seasoned litigator with deep securities experience, has been appointed Director of Utah’s Division of Securities, overseeing regulation and investor protection amid the state’s growing investment and fintech activity.
Scott Holley, a U alum and seasoned entrepreneur, has been named executive director of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute (Salt Lake City, UT) as the program receives a transformative $25M gift ahead of its 25th anniversary.
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.
