People & Culture articles focus on a specific person that is doing something remarkable or noteworthy in Utah's tech and startup ecosystem. Often, these individuals are not generally well-known or famous except for in their own circles where they exert a profound and important influence on those around them and the organizations they serve; as a result, they positively impact the local culture and community.
People & Culture
People & Culture articles focus on a specific person that is doing something remarkable or noteworthy in Utah's tech and startup ecosystem. Often, these individuals are not generally well-known or famous except for in their own circles where they exert a profound and important influence on those around them and the organizations they serve; as a result, they positively impact the local culture and community.
Scott Holley, a U alum and seasoned entrepreneur, has been named executive director of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute (Salt Lake City, UT) as the program receives a transformative $25M gift ahead of its 25th anniversary.
Amy Larson, President of HelloEyes and Women Tech Award finalist, shares her journey from rural Utah to tech leadership—highlighting innovation, culture-building, and problem-solving over personal recognition.
Robert Cummings, a seasoned litigator with deep securities experience, has been appointed Director of Utah’s Division of Securities, overseeing regulation and investor protection amid the state’s growing investment and fintech activity.
Robert Cummings, a seasoned litigator with deep securities experience, has been appointed Director of Utah’s Division of Securities, overseeing regulation and investor protection amid the state’s growing investment and fintech activity.
Scott Holley, a U alum and seasoned entrepreneur, has been named executive director of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute (Salt Lake City, UT) as the program receives a transformative $25M gift ahead of its 25th anniversary.
Amy Larson, President of HelloEyes and Women Tech Award finalist, shares her journey from rural Utah to tech leadership—highlighting innovation, culture-building, and problem-solving over personal recognition.
BYU Professor Xinru Page blends industry experience and academic research to explore how technology impacts society—mentoring students and designing tools that protect privacy and human well-being.
Henry O’Connell, CEO and co-founder of Canary Speech (Provo, UT), outlines responsible AI adoption in mental healthcare, emphasizing ethical standards, cybersecurity, third-party audits, and certifications to safeguard patient data and ensure trust.
Jacki Zehner joins Uplevyl (Austin, TX and Park City, UT) to help build an AI-informed social platform designed to amplify women’s voices, privacy, and leadership in the digital age.
47G appoints Brad Wilson as board chair and Joe Kaiser to its board, strengthening leadership amid Utah’s rapid aerospace and defense industry expansion.
Kat Judd’s unconventional path from law to HR leadership at Lucid Software highlights adaptability, risk-taking, and the power of aligning passion with professional purpose.
