Meat & Potatoes Podcast

In this episode Clint Betts chats with Andrew Smith, CEO of Four Foods Group. Andrew has a lot to say about the current state of affairs in the food services industry and also has an important announcement.

In this episode Clint Betts gets an update from Jennifer Napier-Pearce, editor of the Salt Lake Tribune, on the COVID-19, the earthquake, panic buying and more.

In this episode Clint Betts gets an update from Congressman Ben McAdams on his experience dealing with COVID-19.

Our guest at today's live event is Jim Gillespie, Co-founder and CEO of GrayMatter. Jim has been leading industrial digital transformations for more than 30 years. He focuses on curating technology, guiding the digital process and enabling assets and people to become smarter and more visible. GrayMatter co-innovates with companies in manufacturing, water/wastewater, power and oil and gas markets t...

In this episode, we are joined by George Simons Founder and CEO of SoloSuit, the social venture dedicated to closing the Justice Gap. We learn where the idea came from and how the company was founded. We talk about the business model and how George is building his team. We get a good rundown of what happens when you are sued for a debt and how SoloSuit has a solution that will save people money an...

In this episode, we're joined by Shane Nolan, SVP of IDA Ireland and David Brody, VP of Technology for IDA Ireland. We learn about the history and mission of IDA Ireland to help companies expand into Europe, and the strong bond shared between Ireland and Utah. We talk about the right time to consider international expansion and why Ireland is a popular spot for the first international office. We g...

In this episode, we are joined by Luke Mocke who is the Founder and CEO of Mentorli. We talk about the importance of mentors and how Luke's experience with mentorship formed the idea that has become Mentorli. We learn how Luke made the decision to leave a good job to become an entrepreneur and build his own company. We discuss how being from South Africa impacted how he views the value of a good m...

In this episode, we are joined by Shawn Goff with EY, Case Lawrence from CircusTrix, and Eric Farr from BrainStorm. They tell us all about the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program and how folks can apply. Case and Eric explain what the process was like for them, why they think it's a fantastic program for all entrepreneurs, and offer insight as to what the judges like to see. Learn more about the prog...

Weave's Chief Product Officer, Jeff Lyman, and Weave's Head of Marketing Campaigns, Jake Goeckeritz, walk us through the Business Growth Summit-- the world's largest online business growth event presented by Weave. If you're a business owner (or want to be), Weave has created the ultimate on-demand experience for you. Listen to Jeff and Jake so you'll know what to expect, how to register for the f...

Today we get to chat with former governor and ambassador Jon Huntsman, who is running for Utah governor once again.

Today we catch up with gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham. We talk about the future of Utah, why he's running for governor and much more!

Thank you for joining us for another edition of Silicon Slopes Live. Our guest at today's event is the CEO of Xant (formerly known as Insidesales.com) Chris Harrington. Xant has an innovative foundation and customer adoption for its intelligent sales engagement solutions. They have a newly designed revenue acceleration cloud to enable marketing and account management teams to optimize their day, i...

In this episode, we are joined by Marcus Bertilson, VP of Go-To-Market and GM for Thumbtack's 350 person office in Draper. We learn about what Thumbtack does and how they run a market place that couples up consumers and service professionals. We hear about Marcus's past experience as a service provider entrepreneur as well as his time as a consultant at McKinsey. We chat about why Thumbtack chose...

I n this episode, we are joined by Davis Bell who is the new CEO of Canopy. We talk about his new role as CEO and how he ended up at Canopy. We learn about his short and long term plans for the company and how he and his team aim to be successful. We talk about the importance of having a solid team, clear communication around the product, and plans for future growth. Lastly, we learn how Davis man...

Our guest at today's live event is Dell Loy Hansen, Wasatch Group President, CEO and Owner of Real Salt Lake. Dell Loy Hansen is also an owner in nearly a dozen venture companies. The companies range from a recycling and waste disposal company in Sacramento, Calif.; several sports clubs throughout Utah and Idaho, a plastic injection & molding company, a wood milling company and a golf course in Ut...

In this episode, we are joined by Brody King from Restore Hyper Wellness. We learn about Cryotherapy, IV Drips, Hyperbaric, and all sorts of other offerings Restore has to make people feel better. We learn about the franchise model and how Brody is building his business. The future of wellness is discussed on how people's minds are changing on how they manage their bodies. Lastly, we get a first-h...

Aimee Winder Newton currently serves on the Salt Lake County Council – where since 2014 she's been fighting for innovative solutions to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty, to increase mental health resource coordination, and achieve full government transparency. She was elected by her peers to serve as chair of the council in 2018.

Thank you for joining us for another edition of SIlicon Slopes Live. Our guests at today's event are Beynd Founder Peter Ord, VP of Sales Todd White, and moderated by Album VC Principal Diogo Myrrha. Beynd is the only client onboarding and logistics tracking software that seamlessly combines workflow management, client communication, and document sharing into an all-in-one platform. This software...

In this episode of Silicon Slopes Live we hear from the SimpleNexus leadership team including founder/CEO, Matt Hansen, founder/CTO, Dave Stevenson, and President/COO, Ben Miller, and moderated by Brittany Graham. SimpleNexus is the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents. The platform has enabled these lenders to connect with 1.1 million borrowers and...

In this episode, we are joined by Martin Senn who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Davinci Virtual Office Solutions. We discuss the founding of the company and why their model is a great fit for small startups as well as bigger enterprise companies. We learn how Martin and his team have grown the company over the years, how they strategize their next moves, deal with good and bad economies, and work i...

In this episode, we talk with Lyle Ball who is the CEO of Avii. We learn how and why the company was founded and what problems they are solving. Insights are shared on how to build a software product from scratch while involving the end customer. We lament on how much time is wasted going back and forth between software applications and how it could be better. Lastly, we learn what the future plan...

Thank you for joining us for another edition of Silicon Slopes Live. At today's town hall event we'll hear from a Medtech panel with Collective Medical CEO Chris Klomp, Recursion Pharmaceuticals VP of Data Science Imran Haque, and HealthEquity Founder & Vice Chairman Steve Neeleman. Moderated by media veteran Brittany Graham, the panel discusses health industry issues along with the future of tech...

In this episode, we are joined by Siobhan Nolan Mangini who is the President of Castlight Health. We learn about Siobhan's career and what led her to Castlight. We learn about her passion for improving healthcare and how she aims to have Castlight be a major part of solving this complex problem. We also learn how she manages being the President of a mission-driven public company and how she manage...

In this edition of Silicon Slopes Live our guest is Kylie Chenn, CEO and Founder of Acanela Expeditions. Acanela Expeditions allows individuals the opportunity to immerse themselves in hands-on cultural experiences around the world. Kylie, herself has visited over 100 countries, and has spent numerous years both living abroad and leading tours across the continents of Europe, Asia, South America,...

In this episode, we sit down with Trina Limpert who is the President of Women @ eBay Technology Programs. We learn about her program, how it started, works, and ultimate goals. We talk about how programs like this benefit everyone and how folks can be supportive. We learn how she manages her time and team across various time zones and what she most likes about her job. We wrap up with some news on...