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Utah Business
by Utah Business
The Utah Business podcast highlights the big ideas, remarkable innovations, and extraordinary people who drive the Beehive State’s nation-leading economic success. Each episode brings you in-depth conversations with Utah’s leading entrepreneurs, innovators, and business mavericks, uncovering the strategies and passion that fuel their achievements. Join us to discover how these pioneering individuals are shaping Utah’s business present — and future.
Episodes
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Innovation Awards Summit: The Gap Between Utah's Ideas and Utah's Economy
Utah is consistently ranked one of the most innovative states in the country. But is that reputation earned? And what's standing between the state's best ideas and the market? This episode was recorded live at the 2026 Utah Business Innovation Awards Summit, presented in partnership with Nucleus...
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Founder Friday: Dr. Jerry Chidester and Mindee Chidester | The Plastics Clinic + Spa
Dr. Jerry Chidester and Mindee Chidester, founders of The Plastics Clinic + Spa, join Utah Business live at Founder Friday to share the emotional story behind one of Utah's fastest-growing cosmetic surgery businesses. From leaving a practice with 90 days' notice to launching a practice January 2,...
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Founder Friday: Filevine founder Ryan Anderson on responsible AI adoption
Join us for this live-taped Founder Friday event with Ryan Anderson, Founder & CEO of Filevine, a Legal Operating Intelligence System used by over 100,000 legal professionals. A former litigator, Ryan has become a leading voice on the responsible adoption of AI in regulated environments. His work...
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What is AI, Really? Lucidity Sciences Founder Alexandra Pasi on Creating AI for Business
In this Utah Business Podcast, executive editor Catherine Bennett sits down with Alexandra Pasi, PhD mathematician and the co-founder and CEO of Lucidity Sciences. At work, Alexandra helps companies rethink how they use AI, beyond the hype cycle. In this episode, Catherine and Lexi talk about…
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Sunshine Buns Co-founder Chrisi Hammer Brings a Family Recipe to the National Retail Stage
In this Utah Business Podcast episode, executive editor Catherine Bennett sits down with Chrisi Hammer, the “Founder & Chief Bun Boss” of Sunshine Buns, a rapidly expanding CPG brand offering family-favorite cinnamon buns to customers across the country. Chrisi Hammer has skillfully managed the...
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Founder Friday: Kickstart Founder Gavin Christensen on Utah as a Startup Hub
In this live-recorded episode of the Utah Business Magazine podcast, executive editor Catherine Bennett sits down with Gavin Christensen, the founder and managing partner of Kickstart—Utah’s premier seed-stage venture capital firm. Gavin shares his journey from a "military brat" living in a...
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From Audience to Community: How Great Podcasts Win
At Utah Tech Week, Utah Business Executive Editor Catherine Bennett sat down with three of Utah’s most recognizable podcast hosts to talk about what it really takes to build a podcast that lasts. Dave Cawley, host of the “Cold” podcast, Jimmy Rex, host of “The Jimmy Rex Show” and “Real Men, Real...
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What’s Next for Silicon Slopes?
Silicon Slopes CEO Clint Betts reflects on 10 years of building Utah’s tech ecosystem — and what comes next. In a wide-ranging conversation with Utah Business Executive Editor Catherine Bennett, Betts discusses the evolution of Silicon Slopes, the future of Summit, the launch of Startup School…
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Founder Friday: Proactive protection with Strider Technologies co-founder and CEO Greg Levesque
In this January 2026 interview from a Utah Business Founder Friday event, executive editor Catherine Bennett and Strider Technologies co-founder and CEO Greg Levesque discussed the company's rapid growth and impact on global intelligence. As businesses experience increasing global threats…
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Founder Friday: Owlet Baby Care co-founder Kurt Workman on transforming infant care while navigating FDA approval
In this December 2025 interview from a Utah Business Founder Friday event, Executive Editor Catherine Bennett and Kurt Workman, co-founder of Owlet Baby Care, discuss succeeding in the competitive health and wellness market. Workman has dedicated the last decade to revolutionizing infant health,...
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Forward Conference 2025: Turning Rivalry Into the Right Results
On November 17, 2025, Utah Business held its third-annual Utah Business Forward conference in downtown Salt Lake City. At this one-day event, dozens of the best business minds in Utah gathered to share their knowledge in various industries, from product development and manufacturing to finance…
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Founder Friday: The Liljenquist sisters on founding Baltic Born Clothing while prioritizing family
In this October 2025 event from a Utah Business Founder Friday, executive editor Catherine Bennett interviews three sisters who created Baltic Born clothing. Angela Liljenquist, Allison Hunt, and Marianne Liljenquist started the brand in 2016 with a simple but powerful belief: that every woman...
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Founder Friday: Intentional design and branding with Ayla & Co.’s founders Nikki and Brody Day
In this September 2025 interview from a Utah Business Founder Friday event, executive editor Catherine Bennett is joined by Ayla & Co. co-founders Nikki and Brody Day. They discuss creating the perfect diaper bags for busy parents, intentional design and branding, and focusing on your business...
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Problem-solving through innovation and imagination with LiveView Technologies (LVT) founder Ryan Porter
In this August 2025 interview from a Utah Business Founder Friday event, executive editor Catherine Bennett and LiveView Technologies (LVT) Founder and Chief Executive Officer, President Ryan Porter discuss problem-solving through innovation and imagination. This event was sponsored by Kiln and...
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Founder Friday: Talent-forward strategies with Pattern co-founder Dave Wright
In this July 2025 interview from a Utah Business Founder Friday event, assistant editor Kenzie Koehle and Pattern co-founder Dave Wright discuss talent-forward strategies behind the ecommerce acceleration platform’s $2B success. (1) Build a talent-first organization. (2) Lead top performers with…
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Founder Friday: Leading legacy enterprises with Maverik/Crystal Inn CEO Crystal Maggelet
In this June 2025 interview from a Utah Business Founder Friday event, executive editor Catherine Bennett and Crystal Maggelet, CEO and Chairwoman of Maverik/Crystal Inn and FJ Management Inc., discuss three business lessons for leading legacy enterprises. (1) Be confident. Stay committed. (2)...
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Founder Friday: Validating yourself and your business with Beehive Meals founder Allyse Jackson
In this May 2025 interview from a Utah Business Founder Friday event, editor-in-chief Melanie Jones and Beehive Meals founder and CEO Allyse Jackson discuss three business lessons to validate your work when you find yourself frozen. (1) Validate your business. (2) Validate yourself. (3) Grow from...
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Founder Friday: People-first success with JobNimbus CEO Ben Hodson
In this April 2025 interview from a Utah Business Founder Friday event, editor-in-chief Melanie Jones and JobNimbus Co-Founder & CEO Ben Hodson discuss his journey as a serial entrepreneur. He shares 4 business lessons to make heroes out of employees and clients. (1) Broad interests mean better...
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Founder Friday: Creating company purpose with Minky Couture founder Sandi Hendry
In this March 2025 interview from a Utah Business Founder Friday event, assistant editor Beth Taylor and Minky Couture founder Sandi Hendry discuss 5 lessons for a thriving business: (1) Identify market gaps (2) Be patient with success (3) Create a nurturing environment for employees (4) Give…
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Founder Friday: Democratizing financial literacy with SheMoney founder Jacki Zehner
In this February 2025 interview from a Utah Business Founder Friday event, editor-in-chief Melanie Jones and Jacki Zehner, SheMoney founder, discuss 4 tips for democratizing financial literacy: (1) Address your emotional relationship with money first (2) Normalize financial ambition (3) Make...
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Founder Friday: Unlocking event marketing mastery with Mobly CEO Zach Barney
In this January 2025 interview from a Utah Business Founder Friday event, editor-in-chief Melanie Jones and Mobly co-founder and CEO Zach Barney discuss 5 tips for unlocking event marketing mastery: (1) Money is made at night (2) Prioritize engagement over giveaways (3) Follow up on leads quickly...
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The Utah Business podcast highlights the big ideas, remarkable innovations, and extraordinary people who drive the Beehive State’s nation-leading economic success. Each episode brings you in-depth conversations with Utah’s leading entrepreneurs, innovators, and business mavericks, uncovering the strategies and passion that fuel their achievements. Join us to discover how these pioneering individuals are shaping Utah’s business present — and future.
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