TechBuzz News has filed to become a nonprofit, securing its independence and long-term mission to serve Utah’s technology community through trusted, community-owned journalism.
Salt Lake City, UT — January 19, 2026
TechBuzz News, Utah’s premier source for in-depth technology reporting, today announced it has filed to become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, formalizing its role as a permanent, community-owned resource for Utah’s technology ecosystem.
Founded in July 2020, TechBuzz News was created to provide Utah’s fast-growing tech community with consistent, credible, and locally grounded coverage. Over the past five years, TechBuzz has published nearly 1,900 stories highlighting founders, startups, investors, technologists, and innovation leaders—documenting and amplifying Utah’s emergence as a nationally recognized technology hub.
From its inception, TechBuzz News has operated on a simple principle: this publication belongs to the Utah tech community. Transitioning to a nonprofit structure ensures long-term independence, sustainability, and a mission-driven focus—free from commercial pressure and aligned with the public interest.
“TechBuzz News has always been about serving the ecosystem, not extracting from it,” said Paul Ahlstrom, Chairman and CEO of TechBuzz News. “By becoming a nonprofit, we’re ensuring this platform remains a trusted, independent resource that strengthens Utah’s tech community for generations to come.”
TechBuzz News was co-founded by Paul Ahlstrom, Mark Tullis, and Robb Lifferth, who built the publication from the ground up with a commitment to fair coverage, ecosystem building, and community trust.
Public response to Ahlstrom's recent announcement on LinkedIn reflects broad, deeply felt support from Utah’s tech community. Commenters in the community consistently describe TechBuzz as essential ecosystem infrastructure, not merely a media outlet. Founders, operators, and even their spouses credit TechBuzz with providing validation, visibility, and human-centered storytelling that reduced the isolation of building companies. Many point to tangible outcomes—new connections, partnerships, and global reach—while others emphasize the publication’s long-term role as institutional memory and connective tissue for Utah’s innovation economy. Across the comments, a clear consensus is expressed: TechBuzz is trusted, impactful, and widely valued as a public good stewarded by respected leadership.
As a nonprofit, TechBuzz News will continue its mission to inform, connect, and elevate Utah’s technology community—preserving its history while helping shape its future. Tullis will continue to lead editorial direction. Under his leadership, TechBuzz News has earned a reputation for thoughtful reporting, founder-centric storytelling, and constructive engagement across Utah’s innovation economy.
Beyond journalism, TechBuzz News has served as a training ground for emerging talent, working with more than 100 student interns, including dozens of SheTech Media interns, who have gained hands-on experience in reporting, media, and storytelling while engaging directly with Utah’s startup founders and the general Utah technology landscape.
Transitioning to a nonprofit structure will enable TechBuzz News to:
As a nonprofit, TechBuzz News will continue its mission to inform, connect, and elevate Utah’s technology community—preserving its history while helping shape its future.
TechBuzz is now accepting charitable contributions to support its programs and operations. The organization has applied for recognition as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit with the Internal Revenue Service. Donations will be used exclusively to further TechBuzz’s charitable mission.
For more information about TechBuzz or to support its work, visit www.techbuzznews.com/support-techbuzz.
About TechBuzz
TechBuzz is a mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to supporting Utah’s technology community for generations to come. As the established voice of Utah’s tech ecosystem, TechBuzz serves founders, operators, investors, students, service providers, and technology companies statewide. TechBuzz has applied for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
Learn more at www.techbuzznews.com.