Meat & Potatoes Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by Thom Carter who is the Executive Director of UCAIR. We get an update on the progress being made by Thom and his team on air quality and learn more about the history of UCAIR. We talk about the partnership between Silicon Slopes and UCAIR and how people can get involved. Lastly, we talk a bit about the Town Hall event with UCAIR here at Silicon Slopes HQ on Novembe...

In this episode, we are joined by Rep. Suzanne Harrison who represents District 32. We learn about the legislation she is championing around childcare and why it is important for the Silicon Slopes community. We talk about her progress to date and her plans to make this legislation a reality. We learn how she manages her time as a Physician Anesthesiologist, a Mom, and a State Representative. Last...

In this episode, we are joined by Brent Andersen who is the Founder and CEO of Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. We talk about his journey in building the aquarium from a dream to what it is today. We learn about the educational programming currently being done as well as their plans for the Science Learning Campus expansion. Stories are shared of how impactful the aquarium is for kids and how STEM...

In this edition of Silicon Slopes Live. Our guest is Nu Skin CEO, Ritch Wood. Nu Skin was founded in 1984 and is a direct selling company that distributes more than 200 premium-quality anti-aging products in both the personal care and nutritional supplements categories. Their mission is to be a force for good throughout the world by empowering people to improve lives with rewarding business opport...

In this episode, we are joined by Beau Oyler who is the CEO of Enlisted Design. Josh Fowlke from the Silicon Slopes team joins as a co-host. We talk about how Beau started his career and the early days of Enlisted Design. We learn how his team works with client partners to design next-level brands and products, how they get inspired, and how they assure their clients are happy. Beau and Josh talk...

In this episode, we talk with Shane Reese who is the Academic Vice President at BYU. We talk about data science and cybersecurity, which happen to be new majors offered at BYU. We talk about why BYU created these majors, the process to get them implemented, and why the market is demanding this type of education. We deviate to talking sports in relation to statistics and learn about Shane's backgro...

In this edition of Silicon Slopes Live our guest is Landon Ainge the Senior Vice President at Gabb Wireless. Gabb Wireless is a company that provides cell phones that are safe for children and teens. Landon talks about upcoming products and the Gabb wireless mission to protect children.

In this episode we talk with Vivint Smart Home COO Scott Hardy. Founded in 1999, Vivint Smart Home is a leading smart home company in North America. Vivint provides smart home products and services for the broad consumer market. Scott is responsible for the customer-facing operations of the company, including customer care, monitoring, field service, and business analytics. Scott discusses his exp...

In this episode, we talk with Sam Malouf the Co-Founder and CEO of Malouf. We learn how the company was started from an apartment and has grown over the years to 500+ employees with distribution warehouses across America. We get some good insights into how their products make you sleep better and how they are developed. We talk about the upsides of building the company in Logan. Lastly, we learn a...

In this episode, we are joined by Allie and Joe Scott who are Co-Founders of Bath Pack. We learn about all their great products, how the company has started, and their plans for the future. We get some insight into the production and distribution of a consumer product and hear a few painful stories of when things go wrong with that process. Lastly, we learn how new products are invented, tested, a...

In this episode, we talk with Justin Rees is the CEO of Journey Holding. Journey Holding is an intelligent transportation system software solution provider that was created due to the merger of two smaller companies – Indianapolis-based, Double Map and Ride Systems – a small business based out of Morgan, Utah. Recently, Ford Smart Mobility acquired the combined company. We talk about that acquisit...

In this episode we get a chance to sit down with newly minted Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson. We discuss his new position, the future of Overstock, tax reform and more.

Thank you for joining us for another edition of Silicon Slopes Live. Today's speaker is James Clarke, the CEO of Clarke Capital.  Clarke Capital is a Family Office that invests in leveraged buyouts, intellectual property portfolios, university-licensed/acquired technologies, and fast growing founder-run businesses with real profits. James Clarke discusses his failures and successes through his car...

In this episode we are joined by Jeff McClean who is Wealth Advisor for the Private Bank of Wells Fargo. He shares some amazing insights on financial, tax, and estate planning and why it is important for entrepreneurs to get it all squared away in the beginning instead of the end. Some depressing numbers are shared regarding the estate tax. Lastly, he shares some stories of how bad things can go f...

On today's show we talk to John Sherman, the Chief Information Officer of the Intelligence Community in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. He'll be coming to Utah Valley University Tuesday, Oct. 8th at the Clarke Building from 9am-12pm. This event is hosted by the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation, which you can learn more about by visiting orrinhatchfoundation.org. To register for the e...

In this episode, we are joined by James Burt who is the founder of The Artistik Company. We talk about his artwork and some of his favorite projects he has done across Silicon Slopes. He explains how he comes up with the concepts for his work and how he involves the company in the process. Lastly, we talk about how good artwork is a great addition to an office and how it impacts employees on a dai...

In this episode, we are joined by Jessie   Richards, Ph. D. who is the Executive Director/Co-Founder Fight Against Domestic Violence (FADV) and   Brooke Muir who is the Outreach and Development Director for FADV. We learn how domestic violence impacts the workplace, how to possibly help people being abused, and what resources are out there to help victims. Depressing stats are shared as are positi...

In this episode, we are joined by Jon Cheney who is the Founder and CEO of Seek. We learn where the idea for Seek came from, how it works, and why it is beneficial for brands across nearly every industry. We hear about Jon's journey leading up to founding Seek and what the next year has in store for the product and company.

In this episode, we are joined by Isaac Barlow who is the CEO of Tech Ridge in St. George. He is also the Founder and CEO of busybusy. We get an update on the Tech Ridge development which is going to be world-class and beautiful. We hear of all the great amenities that will be offered and how people will easily be able to live, work and play in the community. We learn why busybusy was created and...

In this episode, we are joined by Melanie Colton who is the Vice President of Talent and Product at Andela. Andela is a global company specializing in engineering-as-a-service. They help companies accelerate their product roadmap by providing both the talent and a team management platform. We learn about Melanie's career path, her view on global markets, and how she manages her team that is spread...

In this episode we chat with businessman and Utah gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham. While attending Brigham Young University, Jeff started a tech company and later sold it to a Nasdaq-listed company. He then went on to invest in real estate, later realizing the appreciation in the market was unsustainable and sold his real estate holdings before the United States housing bubble burst. In 20...

In this episode, we talk with Jack Boren who is a Director at Epic Ventures. We talk about the nuts and bolts of how a venture capital fund works, what Jack does in his day to day role and some of his favorite deals. We learn about Epic's program where junior associates can get real-world experience by helping source deals and be a part of the investment process. The program they have created is u...

In this episode, we are joined by Sam Hodges and Travis Hedge who are the Co-Founders of Vouch Insurance. We learn about their recent experience at Y Combinator and get the details on their big Series A funding round. If you are a startup looking to do big things you should consider Vouch Insurance as a partner for when things go wrong and you need some coverage to get you through.

In this episode, we are joined by Grant McQueen who is the MBA Director at BYU. We learn what makes the program unique, where the students get hired and get an update on the upcoming career fair (November, 7th in the Hinckley building on BYU's campus).

In this episode, we are joined by Geoff Atkinson who is the Founder and CEO of Huckabuy. We learn about SEO and how Huckabuy makes it work better. We get insight into how the Google algorithm works and how Huckabuy interacts with the search engine. Some good stories are told about the founding of the company, and why they are headquartered in Park City.