The University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation is expanding to Europe, extending its founder-focused, accelerator-style graduate program and strengthening Utah’s role in the global entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Third Thursday @ 3 closed out the year at Pelion with fast-paced pitches, record attendance, and growing momentum, underscoring its evolution into a cornerstone of Utah’s venture ecosystem.

Paramify (Lehi, UT) has raised a $12 million Series A after FedRAMP changes disrupted federal compliance, forcing a strategic pivot toward automation-first enterprise risk management across government and commercial frameworks.

Alysio will host a live virtual AI prompting masterclass and competition for GTM leaders on January 7, 2026, offering cash prizes and a charity match benefiting Feeding America.

Domo’s (American Fork, UT) AI-driven data platform helps Minky Couture (Ogden, UT ) scale retail operations while preserving its deeply embedded culture of giving, aligning operational intelligence with national growth and community impact.

MTN (Salt Lake City, UT) is building a clinician-led workflow orchestration platform that uses real-time health records and wearable data to help hospitals allocate resources more efficiently without replacing providers or making diagnoses.

Ionic Mineral Technologies' (Provo, UT) Silicon Ridge project in Utah County hosts a halloysite-based “IAC-Plus” deposit, confirmed by ALS Chemex, with rare earths and critical metals, offering a rare, domestic supply comparable to major Chinese deposits.

Utah skiers have fallen victim to a multimillion-dollar lift pass scam exploiting stolen credit cards. VerifyDial (Cary, NC), founded by Brian Ley, offers a verification hotline to prevent digital scams and protect consumers.