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.
Fortem Technologies (Lindon, UT) has secured a multimillion-dollar DHS contract as the sole kinetic counter-drone provider for U.S. venues during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, deploying net-based DroneHunter interceptors to neutralize aerial threats safely over crowded stadiums.
Angel Studios is expanding its sports-themed streaming slate to strengthen subscriber retention, deepen Guild engagement, and compete indirectly with big-budget live sports rights through values-driven narrative content strategy and positioning.
Gotcha QR (Santaquin, UT) has launched a battery-free QR code recovery system for lost items, pets, and vulnerable individuals. The subscription-based service enables anonymous, real-time connection between finders and owners—no app, GPS, or exposed personal data required.
The Tim Draper High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge named 20 finalist teams for 2025–26, advancing student entrepreneurs statewide to compete for $30,000 at the University of Utah.
Vasion appoints Scott Lee as Chief Product Officer to drive AI-powered print automation, strengthen product strategy, and deliver enterprise-grade digital transformation, leveraging his 25+ years of SaaS and leadership experience.
Canary Speech (Provo, UT) and Intermountain Ventures launch the first IRB-approved study using AI-driven vocal biomarkers to detect Multiple Sclerosis, aiming for earlier, non-invasive diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.
Utah banks and a leading fintech attorney reveal how sponsor banking and BaaS partnerships have shifted: stricter oversight, higher operational standards, and relationship-driven frameworks are raising the bar for fintechs—and expanding access to modern financial services.
The Hot Takes panel at FinTech Xchange 2026 explored AI adoption, regulatory innovation, stablecoins, financial nihilism, and emerging fintech companies, highlighting Carefull, Polymarket, and micro-apps shaping the future of finance.
