Karen Peterson, CMO of Chatbooks and former Ancestry exec, shares insights from her marketing career, mentorship at BYU, and her guiding philosophy to lead with passion, resilience, and a mindset of growth and gratitude.

Driven (Heber, UT), a SaaS startup for home service businesses, announces it has raised $2.5 million from Reformation Partners (Miami, FL) and Startup Ignition Ventures (Provo, UT), after experiencing 400% growth and 100% customer retention.

Crew, a Vineyard, Utah-based home services platform for short-term rental owners, raised $3 million to expand its tech-enabled operations. It offers scalable, on-demand solutions like trash removal, cleaning, and maintenance across 125 cities.

Angel Studios’ Dry Bar Comedy returns for Season 17, featuring Caroline Rhea, Rob Schneider, Patrick Warburton, and Adam Carolla to headline Angel Studios’ clean-comedy offerings, powered by audience investors and a billion-view digital platform.

Promise2Live’s July Mental Health Town Hall spotlighted youth voices, legal action against social media harms, and expert insights—offering powerful stories, practical tools, and urgent calls to support struggling young people.

HeroDevs (Salt Lake City, UT) secures $125M from PSG and launches a $20M Open Source Sustainability Fund to support secure, long-term maintenance of deprecated OSS, helping enterprises mitigate security risks without disrupting legacy systems.

Purgo Scientific (South Jordan, UT) is tackling one of medicine’s most persistent problems—biofilm-related infections—with a novel, refillable antibiotic pouch. Designed for use in both humans and animals, its simplicity may redefine infection control in hospitals and beyond.

Erin Farr shares with us about her journey to EDC Utah, insights on economic development, and empowering advice for students—especially young women pursuing STEM and impact-driven careers.