Silicon Slopes
Summary: The Silicon Slopes Podcast provides an in-depth look inside Utah’s growing startup and tech community from the perspective of the entrepreneurs, executives, and community leaders at the forefront of the industry.
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On today’s show we bring you a conversation we had with Utah Jazz President Steve Starks in front of a live audience at Silicon Slopes HQ. Steve is one of the most respected and admired leaders in Utah. And the story of his rise is amazing. We had a lot of fun in this conversation.
This Is The Place Podcast Episode 43
Meat And Potatoes Episode 14
On today’s show we bring you a conversation we had with Salt Lake Tribune Editor Jennifer Napier-Pearce, Deseret News Editor Doug Wilks, and KUER Managing Editor Julia Ritchey. This conversation took place at Silicon Slopes HQ in front of a live audience. We talked about the future of local news and each of their publication’s approach on revenue and building a voice and community. This was one of the most interesting and unique conversations we’ve had at Silicon Slopes.
This Is The Place Podcast
On today’s show we talk to Utah’s Lt. Governor Spencer Cox. Cox has been Utah’s Lt. Gov since 2013 and is widely rumored to be considering a run for governor in 2020. We talked about his journey to becoming Lt. Gov, some of the most pressing issues Utah faces, and even addressed that pesky 2020 question.
Today’s guest is Advanced CFO Managing Partner Dave Chase. With 17 years experience in global finance, a CFO of multiple entities and divisional EVP experience, Dave brings a breadth of experience. Dave has led or been instrumental in raising multiple rounds of equity and debt in excess of $500 million.
In episode, 13 we are joined by Steve Dalton who is the Director of Finance for Solutionreach. We talk metrics which is actually pretty fun. Steve explains how he uses and tracks metrics and how they help him make decisions. Some World Cup predictions are made without using metrics and it looks like that might have been a mistake...
This Is The Place Podcast Episode 41
In episode, 12 Infuze Founder and CEO Danny Noall is the guest. We take a trip down memory lane as Danny tells the story of why he started the company, how he dealt with setbacks, and how he plans to make sure everyone stays hydrated as they conquer Mount Everest or an Excel spreadsheet. There is a lot to be learned in this episode about the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur as well as some insights on how to run several ventures at the same time.
In episode 40, Chris and Meg talk NBA playoffs and, obviously, Space Jam, the Facebook Data Center coming to Utah, Monarx funding news, Space Jam again, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Gala, and Domo's IPO flirtation. Then they talk the latest weird Utah news which includes a Cross Fit controversy, raining drones, and near death by moose on a Park City golf course.
In episode,11 we are joined by Kimball Kjar CEO/GM, Coach Alf Daniels, and Center Paul Lasike of the Utah Warriors Rugby team. Adam Pulsipher from the intern team co-hosts.
This Is The Place Podcast Episode 39
In episode,10 Sterling Snow VP of Marketing for Divvy is the guest. We learn about all the great things happening at Divvy, how the product works, and what pain points it helps to solve. Sterling runs through how he structures his day, runs meetings, and decides how to market the product. We wrap it up with some questions about the greatest marketers of all time and who Sterling thinks will win the NBA finals.
In episode 38, Chris and Meg talk the latest in tech news, including Owlet's latest funding, then they worry over Amazon's plans to focus Alexa's attentions on the healthcare industry. Then they discuss weird Utah news, which includes the world's nicest burglary victim, and another burglary victim that is an actual turkey.
