The University of Utah’s Eccles School of Business ranks among the top Western entrepreneurship programs. Princeton Review put it at #2 (undergrad entrepreneurship) and #3 (graduate entrepreneurship).

Annie (Lehi, UT) raises $4 million to expand its AI “coworker” for dental practices. Founder Conner Ludlow focuses on practical automation, customer growth, and strategic hiring amid a competitive dental AI market.

Palladyne AI launches Palladyne Defense, combining embodied AI, autonomous systems, and U.S. manufacturing to deliver scalable, low-cost attritable defense systems while expanding revenue and reshoring critical capabilities.

Utah positions itself as a national leader in nuclear energy with Operation Gigawatt, combining Holtec International (NJ) and Hi Tech Solutions’ (WA) SMRs, workforce development, and sustainable design, creating jobs, energy security, and a blueprint for future clean energy initiatives.

Angel (Provo, UT) acquires top-performing IP—Tuttle Twins, Homestead, and The Wingfeather Saga—boosting franchise ownership, platform engagement, and community-driven growth, reinforcing its strategy of values-driven, audience-validated storytelling.

Boost’s UVU conference brought founders, leaders, and students together for candid discussions on fear, resilience, action, and identity. Speakers shared hard-earned lessons on momentum, mentorship, and building companies through uncertainty and failure.

OxEon Energy’s North Salt Lake pilot facility welcomed visitors today to see how it converts food and industrial waste into renewable natural gas and synthetic fuels.

SeedAI (Washington DC) will lead a pre-summit workshop ahead of Utah’s 2025 AI Summit, helping local businesses adopt AI responsibly while connecting innovators, policymakers, and universities to shape Utah’s pro-human, community-driven AI ecosystem.