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Ecosystem - Aug 29, 2021 Public Invited to Watch Global Pitch Competition: PitchUp Two Finals

Finals broadcasted live on September 3, 2021 from 8:30am - 12:30pm MDT over Vimeo BoomStartup Accelerator is launching PitchUp Two Finals on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm MDT. PitchUp Two Finals showcases the top finalists competing in seven categories where the

by Mark Tullis

People & Culture - Aug 23, 2021 Polynesian Tech Entrepreneur Series; Lami Wolfgramm

This is part one of a series on Utah's Polynesian entrepreneurs. See parts two, three, and four at the links. The Polynesian community is known for music, dancing, and performance in sports, even pursuing and succeeding in professional opportunities that are typically incredibly competitive. Pacific Islanders only make

by Mattea Gygi

HR & Management Series - Aug 19, 2021 Tips for Thriving During an Acquisition

As the tech industry in Utah grows, so will the number of liquidity events. An Initial Public Offering is always exciting, but you're just as likely, if not more, to be acquired instead of making it onto a stock exchange. If it's your first rodeo, perhaps

by Logan Mallory

Money - Aug 18, 2021 Bacon Raises $3.5 Million Series A

Bacon announced today it has raised a $3.5 million Series A led by Ed Baker, former VP of Growth at Uber. Assure Syndicates of Salt Lake City, and Hall Venture Partners of Provo also participated in the raise. Ed Baker will join Bacon as an advisor. Baker has previously

by Mark Tullis

Ecosystem - Aug 17, 2021 Latinas in Tech Hosts ‘Level Up Retreat’

The Utah Chapter of Latinas in Tech will host the “Level Up Retreat” on Friday the 27th and Saturday 28th of August at Kiln 1 in Lehi. The event is geared toward catalyzing the Utah Latina community through networking, workshops, speakers, and training. “We want attendees to come and learn

by Austin Craig

Ecosystem - Aug 29, 2021 Public Invited to Watch Global Pitch Competition: PitchUp Two Finals

by Mark Tullis

Money - Aug 26, 2021 Workstream Closes $48 Million Series B by Mark Tullis

Money - Aug 25, 2021 Aumni Raises $50 Million Series B by Mark Tullis

Ecosystem - Aug 24, 2021 Sweater, A New Type of VC, Begins Operations in Utah by Mark Tullis

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Money - Feb 19, 2026 Jump Raises $80 Million Series B

Jump raised $80 million in a Series B led by Insight Partners, bringing total funding to $105 million. The wealthtech startup is expanding from AI meeting automation into an enterprise-grade AI operating layer for financial advisory firms.

Ecosystem - Feb 06, 2026 Silicon Slopes and the Real Cost of Healthcare

At Silicon Slopes Summit 2026, Mark Cuban and CMS Administrator Chris Klomp confronted the real drivers of healthcare costs—complexity, consolidation, and hidden incentives—in a candid discussion on transparency, competition, and why meaningful reform remains so hard.

Tech News - Jan 29, 2026 Small Reactors, Big Impact: How Matt Memmott is Reimagining Nuclear Power in Utah

Matt Memmott, CEO of AlphaTech Research Corp. (American Fork, UT) is pioneering molten salt reactors—compact, safe nuclear units that could stabilize grids, power industry, complement renewables, and transform nuclear waste into valuable resources.