Empowering Ambition: Erika Mahterian’s Journey from Finance to Tech Mentorship Erika Mahterian is the Head of experience and Co-Founder at Leland, a marketplace company based in Lehi and at Stanford University. Leland provides personalized guidance and expert coaching to aid ambitious individuals in career and higher educational pursuits. Leland

Britton and Sarandon Rasmussen are on a mission to add spice to couples through exciting, clue-fueled dates. Their startup, Adventure Couples, based in Fruit Heights, Utah, curates adventurous, themed contests for couples. Their first trial contest last month was a big success. Their next contest is shaping up to be

The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority (POMSLA) has released detailed plans for the first phase of redevelopment for the area of the former state prison site known as The Point. Today, POMSLA also signed a landmark agreement with its private-sector development partner, Innovation Point Partners, pictured above, kicking

Dr. Deneece Huftalin recently announced that she will retire as president of Salt Lake Community College after ten years of service in this role. As of her retirement date, June 2024, she will have been one of the longest serving female presidents in the Utah’s System of Higher Education

By Roy Glasberg The terror attack on October 7, 2023, in Israel has sparked a strong sense of unity among its citizens, bringing them together to defend their country. During these tough times, startup founders and key team members, even when called up for duty, continue to work hard to

By Jenny Rollins Stand4Kind, a Draper, Utah nonprofit that works with schools and small businesses to reduce suicide and bullying among students, has partnered with Kidas, a tech company based in Philadelphia offering software that protects kids from cyberbullying and harassment. Pam Hayes, Founder of Stand4Kind, says that Utah parents

On November 20, 2023, the Miller family and the Larry H. Miller organization provided a Thanksgiving meal for individuals in Salt Lake City that are experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Attendees had the opportunity enjoy a delicious meal and also connect with service providers in the community providing dental cleanings,

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-10 ranked program at the University of Utah, and the David Eccles School of Business awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships and tuition waivers to over 140 student entrepreneurs for the 2023-24 academic year. Most of the scholarships come with the opportunity to gain