Mark is Co-founder/Editor of TechBuzz News. From Ogden, UT, Mark attended WSU, BYU, and Tufts. He has been involved in tech, media, publishing since the 80s.
BioUtah’s 2025 Pitch Competition (Salt Lake City, UT) recognized four innovative life sciences startups, awarding cash prizes and support. The event connected entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders at the Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit, sponsored by Wilson Sonsini.
Clarion AI Partners offers a two-day master class to help organizations build responsible AI strategies. In partnership with the Salt Lake Chamber, the master class is scheduled for March 27 and April 3, 2025.
Rick Hernandez, CEO of Social Good Software, secured $250,000 from Morgan Stanley’s accelerator program, boosting his company’s growth. His mission-driven SaaS platform helps museums become more sustainable.
Tarifflo (Logan, UT), an AI-powered trade compliance startup from Utah State University, won the $20,000 Tim Draper Grand Prize at the 2025 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, the statewide business-model competition is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute.
Utah Valley University’s W0LV3R1NES cybersecurity team won the 2025 Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge, defeating global competitors. Their success stemmed from rigorous training, interdisciplinary expertise, and high-pressure preparation with national security professionals.
Fast Company has named Strider Technologies one of the world’s most innovative security companies for 2025, recognizing its AI-driven strategic intelligence solutions that help organizations counter state-sponsored threats and safeguard innovation.
Hona (Lehi, UT) launches Voice AI, an advanced solution for law firms to streamline client communication, capture and convert inbound leads, and improve efficiency with AI-driven call handling and CRM integration.
The University of Utah announces a $75 million gift to build a new hospital and health campus in West Valley City, expanding medical care and economic opportunities.
