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.
In late 2017, Glen Mella met with Dr. Milton Lee, a recently retired BYU professor with four decades of experience teaching and applying chemistry both in the classroom and in the real world. While at BYU, Lee founded successfully spun out three tech companies from his lab, all with a
With the abrupt closure of workplaces in response to the 2020 pandemic, traditional office employees scrambled to navigate a new kind of corporate purgatory: the remote workday. Brainstorms became glitchy Zoom calls; stand-ups became dial-ins; team-building became wayward GIFs in a Slack channel. Experiments in remote productivity aside, attempting to
On Tuesday, November 2nd 2021, Utah lost one of its greatest entrepreneurs, investors, and business champions. Warren Osborn passed away at the age of 57 after a four year battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
And what a battle it was. Osborn has posted on
On Tuesday, November 2nd 2021, Utah lost one of its greatest entrepreneurs, investors, and business champions. Warren Osborn passed away at the age of 57 after a four year battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
And what a battle it was. Osborn has posted on
In late 2017, Glen Mella met with Dr. Milton Lee, a recently retired BYU professor with four decades of experience teaching and applying chemistry both in the classroom and in the real world. While at BYU, Lee founded successfully spun out three tech companies from his lab, all with a
With the abrupt closure of workplaces in response to the 2020 pandemic, traditional office employees scrambled to navigate a new kind of corporate purgatory: the remote workday. Brainstorms became glitchy Zoom calls; stand-ups became dial-ins; team-building became wayward GIFs in a Slack channel. Experiments in remote productivity aside, attempting to
In 2018, Brenda Anderson, a brand marketing manager, was diagnosed with a golf ball-sized acoustic neuroma, a tumor deep inside her left inner ear. The tumor sat dangerously close to her brain and brainstem. Anderson underwent a major 8-hour surgery to have it removed.
“This was hands down the hardest,
Just last week, Blue Raven Solar announced its acquisition for $165 million, a huge win for CEO Ben Peterson after building the company for six year. For many startup founders, an acquisition offer is the ultimate validation of their business, the monetary payoff from late nights and early mornings, the
On September 30th, 2021, the Women’s Tech Council announced eight award winners from its twenty four finalists. Each woman was recognized for their influence and innovation in the technology sector in Utah.
Following are profiles and highlights of the eight award winners:
Community Leadership: Juliette Bautista, Founder and Director
On September 16th, Lehi-based Chatbooks was recognized by Fortune Magazine as the “Best Workplace for Women” for small to medium sized businesses (below 1,000 employees) in the U.S. in 2021. The ranking is awarded every year in a list of 75 from Fortune and Greatplacetowork.com, a group
This is part three of a series on Utah's Polynesian entrepreneurs. See parts one, two, and four at the links.
Bronson Kaufusi grew up in a Provo home with five siblings and parents who all loved and played sports. His father, Steve Kaufusi, was a professional athlete himself,
