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People & Culture articles focus on a specific person that is doing something remarkable or noteworthy in Utah's tech and startup ecosystem. Often, these individuals are not generally well-known or famous except for in their own circles where they exert a profound and important influence on those around them and the organizations they serve; as a result, they positively impact the local culture and community.
People & Culture articles focus on a specific person that is doing something remarkable or noteworthy in Utah's tech and startup ecosystem. Often, these individuals are not generally well-known or famous except for in their own circles where they exert a profound and important influence on those around them and the organizations they serve; as a result, they positively impact the local culture and community.
If you worked at a rapidly growing tech firm that just raised a healthy round of financing, you might expect a nice company gift for the holidays. But the employees at Atomic Financial had a better idea. Instead of gift cards, books, new headphones, or smart watches, the team at
On Tuesday, November 2nd 2021, Utah lost one of its greatest entrepreneurs, investors, and business champions. Warren Osborn passed away at the age of 57 after a four year battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. And what a battle it was. Osborn has posted on
Last Thursday, November 11th, Utah's own Weave debuted on the New York Stock Exchange, as covered by TechBuzz News. The stand was full of Weave executives and other leadership as trading began on the NYSE, with CEO Roy Banks ringing the opening bell. Congratulations to Roy Banks and
by Austin CraigLast Thursday, November 11th, Utah's own Weave debuted on the New York Stock Exchange, as covered by TechBuzz News. The stand was full of Weave executives and other leadership as trading began on the NYSE, with CEO Roy Banks ringing the opening bell. Congratulations to Roy Banks and
by Austin CraigIf you worked at a rapidly growing tech firm that just raised a healthy round of financing, you might expect a nice company gift for the holidays. But the employees at Atomic Financial had a better idea. Instead of gift cards, books, new headphones, or smart watches, the team at
by Austin CraigOn Tuesday, November 2nd 2021, Utah lost one of its greatest entrepreneurs, investors, and business champions. Warren Osborn passed away at the age of 57 after a four year battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. And what a battle it was. Osborn has posted on
by Austin CraigIn late 2017, Glen Mella met with Dr. Milton Lee, a recently retired BYU professor with four decades of experience teaching and applying chemistry both in the classroom and in the real world. While at BYU, Lee founded successfully spun out three tech companies from his lab, all with a
by Mark TullisWith the abrupt closure of workplaces in response to the 2020 pandemic, traditional office employees scrambled to navigate a new kind of corporate purgatory: the remote workday. Brainstorms became glitchy Zoom calls; stand-ups became dial-ins; team-building became wayward GIFs in a Slack channel. Experiments in remote productivity aside, attempting to
by Amelia EnglandIn 2018, Brenda Anderson, a brand marketing manager, was diagnosed with a golf ball-sized acoustic neuroma, a tumor deep inside her left inner ear. The tumor sat dangerously close to her brain and brainstem. Anderson underwent a major 8-hour surgery to have it removed. “This was hands down the hardest,
by Mattea GygiJust last week, Blue Raven Solar announced its acquisition for $165 million, a huge win for CEO Ben Peterson after building the company for six year. For many startup founders, an acquisition offer is the ultimate validation of their business, the monetary payoff from late nights and early mornings, the
by Austin CraigOn September 30th, 2021, the Women’s Tech Council announced eight award winners from its twenty four finalists. Each woman was recognized for their influence and innovation in the technology sector in Utah. Following are profiles and highlights of the eight award winners: Community Leadership: Juliette Bautista, Founder and Director
by Mattea Gygi