With Focus on Deep Tech, PassiveLogic Reinvents Building Control

MONEY - February 26, 2021

“If investors were innovators, they’d be founders, not investors.” It’s a potentially controversial take from Troy Harvey, cofou... Read More

foreUP Acquired by Clubessential Holdings

MONEY - February 25, 2021

foreUP, the management and marketing system for the golf industry, has been acquired by Clubessential Holdings, a Battery Ventures Company. Based in Pleasant Gr... Read More

Alta Scout and IsoTalent Join in Recruiting Merger

TECH NEWS - February 23, 2021

Lehi Utah-based technical recruiting firm Alta Scout has merged with executive recruiting firm IsoTalent of Lindon, Utah. The new company aims “to create ... Read More

KLYP Launches Beauty Services App

PEOPLE & CULTURE - February 22, 2021

KLYP based in Salt Lake City has launched their app for stylists of all kinds. Steven Sylvester, founder and CEO, describes KLYP as “a cosmetology service... Read More

Women Tech Council Recognizes Zions Innovator

PEOPLE & CULTURE - February 19, 2021

On October 28th, the Women Tech Council hosted the 13th Annual Women Tech awards at Thanksgiving Point. While much has changed around the world from the 12th co... Read More

5 Utah Cities Top Milken Institute Best Cities Report

ECOSYSTEM - February 18, 2021

The Milken Institute released their 2021 rankings of “Best-Performing Cities: Foundations for Growth and Recovery“. The Santa Monica-based think tan... Read More

Give Before You Sell: Why Entrepreneurs Should Donate Before Liquidity Events

MONEY - February 17, 2021

Imagine this: You're a founder who, after years of toil, hard work, high risk, and grinding on nights and weekends, finally sees the light at the end of the... Read More

Kiln Coworking Opening New Locations

PEOPLE & CULTURE - February 17, 2021

Kiln, the Utah-based premium coworking company, is expanding its operation with new locations in Park City, Utah, and Boulder, Colorado. This brings its total c... Read More

Owlet Goes Public Via SPAC, Valued Over $1 Billion

MONEY - February 16, 2021

Owlet Baby Care based in Lehi Utah announced today it will be joining Sandbridge Acquisition Corporation, a Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation (SPAC) in a ... Read More

Dear Davis: Letters From The Heart

STARTUP 101 - February 13, 2021

The great John Lennon said, “Money can’t buy me love''. One may not be able to find love through money, but in the world of startups, you ca... Read More

Utah Based Epic Ventures Exits Volta Industries through SPAC

MONEY - February 12, 2021

This week Epic Ventures, a VC firm in Salt Lake City, closed its 2013 investment of Volta Industries through a purchase of Volta by Tortoise Acquisition Co... Read More

Transitioning from Large to Fast (and Fast to Large)

STARTUP 101 - February 11, 2021

In my roles as headhunter, VC, head of talent, and CEO, I've interviewed roughly 2,500 executives over the last 18 years, each interview lasting betwee... Read More

“AI Dungeon” Maker Latitude Raises $3.3 Million to Create Endless Gaming

MONEY - February 10, 2021

Latitude, the Provo based software company behind AI Dungeon, announced it has raised $3.3 million in seed funding. The round is led by NFX Partners out of San ... Read More