Lehi-based dree is rounding out 2022 with a ramp to hyper-growth. They have raised $1.2m in pre-seed funding from TribeAngels, Convoi Ventures, and a handful of other Angel investors. They've expanded beta testing for their gig-economy laundry service. They’re taking what they’ve learned over the
by Amelia EnglandInherent Biosciences, a biotechnology company based in Salt Lake City, is a pioneering force in epigenetic technology and medicine: the detection of “dysregulation” across multiple genes, specifically in the realm of disease prevention, diagnostics, and therapeutics. TechBuzz recently sat down with Andy Olson, co-founder and CEO of InherentBio, to understand
by Amelia EnglandMidvale-based GRIP6 has a twofold mission: create high-quality, long-lasting products while strengthening the U.S. economy through domestic manufacturing and constant innovation. As BJ Minson, CEO and Founder, explains: “These are lofty goals, but we’re ready to roll up our sleeves and make it work. Almost nothing in retail
by Amelia EnglandThose in film production know it’s a sprint industry. Assignments are ramped up from conception to release, then dissipate and disperse just as rapidly. Work is distributed among an array of on-set, remote, creative, and technical teams; roles assigned and reassigned in a swirl of freelance, revision, and collaboration.
by Amelia EnglandBest Company (Pleasant Grove) is on a mission to boost word-of-mouth advertising with “trusted and transparent” tech. The B2B directory and marketing platform centers on verified customer reviews and service rankings in the home-purchase industry—empowering businesses to earn, not buy, their consumer reputation. Best Company’s first iteration took
by Amelia EnglandLehi-based TechBuzz and its sister organization, IsoTalent, are pleased to announce a collaboration with Tara Spalding of BoomStartup Accelerator (Salt Lake City): 10 Preparation Stages to Start a Successful Business. This piece serves as a roadmap of Tara Spalding’s insights in early-stage growth and investment programs—a range of
by Amelia EnglandThis past Wednesday, May 11th, the Wasatch Innovation Network (WIN; TechBuzz’s partnership with the Salt Lake Chamber) hosted a celebratory luncheon to honor the inaugural WIN100 cohort for 2022. The WIN100 is a community-nominated and peer-selected process of the top 100 venture entrepreneurs in Utah. The event was held
by Amelia EnglandSalt Lake City-based startup Errand (formerly Izzy) has raised a $455k pre-Seed round (set to close an additional $300k at the end of May) for its “on-demand, errand runner” platform. Co-founded in 2022 by Kason and Claire Larsen and Scott Young, Errand is designed for users to hire drivers to
by Amelia England