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Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World

Silicon Slopes Show features thought-provoking conversations with Utah entrepreneurs, leaders, and executives. The show covers topics of leadership, entrepreneurship, and philosophies on life itself. Nothing is off the table in these interviews, from hilarious personal stories to thoughts on current events to business advice from legends. Learn more at SiliconSlopes.com.

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58:10

Co-Founder & CEO Canary Speech, Henry O'Connell

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/08/14

In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Henry O'Connell, co-founder of Canary Speech, to explore the groundbreaking world of speech analysis and its applications in healthcare. Discover how Canary Speech is revolutionizing the way we understand and diagnose neurological diseases, behavioral health issues, and cognitive impairments through advanced natural language processing (NLP) and vocal biomarkers.00:00 Introduction to language13:07 The Evolution of Natural Language Processing15:19

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38:20

First Colony Mortgage CEO Carine Clark

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/08/12

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Carine, a Silicon Slopes legend and cancer survivor, who has recently taken on the role of CEO at First Colony Mortgage. Join us as we delve into her inspiring journey, from overcoming cancer to leading a 40-year-old company that's making waves in the mortgage industry.Carine shares her insights on the housing market in Utah, the challenges young people face in homeownership, and the importance of customer experience. We also discuss the evolving tech

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46:23

Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute Director Natalie...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/08/07

In this episode, Clint Betts sits down with Natalie Gochnour, a prominent figure in Utah's public policy and economic development scene. Natalie shares her deep-rooted passion for Utah, her extensive career in public service, and her current roles at the University of Utah and the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.00:00 - Introduction00:15 - Natalie's passion for Utah01:31 - Current roles at the University of Utah02:50 - The genesis of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute04:46 - Working with Utah

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43:56

Savory Fund Co-Founder Andrew Smith

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/08/05

This episode is a deep dive into the world of food and beverage with Savory Fund co-founder Andrew Smith. We explore the vibrant culinary scene in Provo, Utah, and discuss the intricacies of scaling restaurant brands. From the charm of local favorites like Black Sheep and Communal to the rapid expansion of Swig and R&R Barbecue, Andrew shares his insights on what makes a restaurant concept successful and how to maintain quality while growing.00:08 Discussing the charm of downtown Provo00:00:46

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27:18

Bad Bet Productions CEO Kyle Deever

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/07/31

In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Deever, the president of Performance Windows and the founder/CEO of Bad Bet Productions. Kyle shares his incredible journey from being $130,000 in debt to running a multi-million dollar business. He opens up about the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and how he turned his life around. Kyle also discusses the inception of Bad Bet Productions, a company born out of his desire to network and connect with people through podcasting.00:00

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35:01

Real Advice for Serious Entrepreneurs | Kenny Scott,...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/07/29

Paramify founder & CEO, Kenny Scott, joins Clint Betts for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. Paramify is a platform that simplifies compliance reporting and documentation processes for cloud service providers. They chat about Kenny's journey as an entrepreneur including how he got involved in cyber security, the ups and downs of looking for business partners, and working with customers to solve complex problems. Having experience bootstrapping, Kenny talks about his methods of raising

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31:20

Achieving Personal Growth by Overcoming Obstacles |...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/07/22

Johnathan Aubrey, who is the CEO of Winning Despite Obstacles and the author of Am I Different?, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. Johnathan was born with cerebral palsy and he recounts a childhood story in his book with the hope of helping others understand that while having differences may be challenging, they also present golden opportunities for personal growth. He speaks about finding the motivation to improve and not getting hung up on the details along the way

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24:06

Adventurous Entrepreneurship in Travel Tech | Sean...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/07/11

Sean Bingham, who is the founder and CEO at Tripio, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. Tripio is an app that creates custom itineraries with the best places to visit at your destination. They talk about how Sean came up with the idea for the app including working with travel fanatics to curate lists of the very best activities and food spots per city in the app. Sean shares his story from his time on Shark Tank and what it was like to make a deal as "the most

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25:46

How Having Empathy Leads to Success | Kyle Reyes,...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/07/10

Kyle Reyes, the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Utah Valley University, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. They talk about the mission behind UVU and how the school was started, as well as Kyle's role at the school in supporting students. Kyle talks about his book which engages in diverse perspectives and explores cultural experiences, with the aim of fixing the divide between humans. They discuss developing empathy as a skill, and using it as a tool to

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27:52

Insights to Utah's Money | David Politis, Founder...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/07/08

David Politis, the founder of Utah Money Watch, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. Utah Money Watch is a news resource covering all things money for all industries and regions of the state, helping people better understand how Utah's money is being managed. They talk about David's process for researching companies in depth, and why transparency is so important for business. David shares some stories from his previous investigative journalism experiences and they chat

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23:04

The State of Hockey in Utah | Kevin McCloskey,...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/07/03

Kevin McCloskey, the director of hockey operations for the Utah Outliers, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. They chat about all things hockey, including Kevin's experience with the NHL, finding talented people to join the team, and building a loyal fan base. With the NHL team being established in Utah, Kevin's excited to see locals getting more involved with the sport. They talk about coaching players and game prep, as well as future plans for the Outliers. Tune in to

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18:23

Building a Fashion Empire from the Ground Up | Meagen...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/07/02

The CEO and co-founder Stumbl, Meagen Johnson, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. Stumbl is a fashion company that sells top brands and designer items for much less than retail price with the goal of keeping apparel out of the landfills. In Meagen's experience, the key to being successful in the fashion industry is being flexible and adapting to new opportunities. They talk about her background as a marketing professional and how establishing trust between brands and

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19:54

The Secrets of Success | Patrick Manning, Managing...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/07/01

Managing Partner at Reef Capital Partners, Patrick Manning, joins Clint Betts for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. They talk about the upcoming Black Desert Championship and working to bring the PGA tour back to Utah. Working with the likes of Entrada, Black Desert, and Mayflower, Patrick shares some of the many upcoming and exciting projects that are in the works. They discuss the future of Utah and rallying the community together as the state experiences large-scale growth both for

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31:02

Creating Powerful Networks and Optimizing Connections...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/06/27

The cofounder of Coinlete, Xavier Jackson, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. Coinlete helps brands drive growth through tailoring collaborations with athletes and influencers, while focusing on cultural impact and innovative development. As a former athlete with a background in marketing, Xavier understands the importance in brand alignment and as such, has a knack for identifying top-tier opportunities. They talk about the importance of networking and developing

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37:31

Next-Level Cybersecurity Solutions | Tim York & Aaron...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/06/26

Garrett Clark is joined by Aaron Lentz (vice president of advisory and strategy) and Tim York (vice president of partnerships) at iC Consult for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. They dive into various topics including customer identity access management, optimizing customer experience, and helping customers achieve their goals. Preventing security breaches is so important in modern business and is a driver for many of the fear-based trends they're seeing in cybersecurity. Understanding how

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21:01

How to Optimize Your Resume | Jesse Gale, Founder of...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/06/25

Founder of Revive Executive Branding, Jesse Gale joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. They chat about the entrepreneur's journey and how life throws things at you when you least expect it, especially when you're in the trenches of business. Jesse's company helps executive resumes stand out to top employers through storytelling and professional resume writing. Jesse shares some tips for building better resumes like customization and leveraging unique skills and

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27:43

Partnering with Nature for Better Agriculture |...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/06/24

Garrett Clark is joined by Daniel Cluff, the President of Bactelife, for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. Daniel's team is bringing forth technology that enables farmers to recoup losses and to be economically flexible while focusing on climate-smart products for agriculture and grass. Daniel explains the difficulties of navigating third-party validation when launching a new agricultural product. He also talks about utilizing data to optimize processes like establishing a thriving network of

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23:12

Redefining the Construction Industry | David Thorne,...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/06/20

David Thorne, the CEO of Construction Management Pros, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. They talk about nightmare contractor stories and overcoming this industry stereotype by focusing on the client experience. David's crew uses an unconventional method, which is to do most of the work during the design phase, and as such, this eliminates many of the tricky elements that typically give construction a bad reputation. By answering as many questions as possible upfront,

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24:16

The Solo Entrepreneur's Journey | Jesse McLean,...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/06/19

Jesse McLean, who is the Founder of Scratch Golf Lab, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. They talk about all things golf, including how Jesse came up with the idea for his company, new golf technology, and accelerating improvement through feedback loops. Entrepreneurs often play multiple roles within a company, from janitor to CEO, and Jesse shares some highs and lows of being a business owner. He also talks about his experience as a solo entrepreneur and taking the

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26:12

Bringing Trust Back to Commerce | Shaun Kimball,...

Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World ·

2024/06/18

Garrett Clark is joined by Shaun Kimball, who is the Co-Founder at Nomyx, for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show. Shaun shares his entrepreneurial journey, including business lessons learned, getting involved with the consumer lending space, and creating digital identities in a decentralized manner. Institutions that apply old, archaic rules to modern money transactions are going to quickly fall behind when digital assets become more streamlined. They talk about blockchain and tokenization, and

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