The early seventies saw the launch of the pocket calculator. As a kid at that time growing up in Palo Alto, I went door to door selling the Litronix 1100, one of the early pocket models. My father, an attorney who represented many startups including Litronix, would bring them home for me to sell. Compared to the “adding machines” […]
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Hen House Ventures has a unique vision for the software startups we incubate, providing immediate tools and resources to prove out the business plan and stabilize the company so they can attain funding, either through clients or investors, and grow organically. , As a tech startup veteran, Tara Spalding understands what companies entering
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Monumetric was founded on the belief that information sharing between people is a fundamental human purpose. They build digital advertising technology that enables people to pursue their passions, profitably. Located in Farmington, their company has grown from an idea into an INC 5000 fastest growing company in America. By enabling their 1,200+ website partners to
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Several years ago, I saw a good friend put a lot of money into manufacturing his product without first completing all the necessary steps that would have given him the best chance at being successful. Our founding team has felt the pain, the fear of making the wrong choices in those early stages. We have
The Atwood Innovation Plaza at DSU boasts numerous resources and personnel a student or community member may need to either launch or grow their business, including: A business resource center, patent and intellectual property center, makerspace and manufacturing center, private co-working space, the Jarem Hallows Business Incubator, Lovesac Startup Lounge and the Miller Innovation Hub.
With nearly any product a consumer buys today there are literally hundreds of options at their disposal. Individual brands, like Nike, now have more options for running shoes than the entire running shoe industry had just 30 years ago. This type of product expansion is happening in every industry, and each of these additional products
For most of us, buildings are the background noise. The ubiquitous backdrop to our work and play. PassiveLogic decided to focus the technology lens on this neglected vertical to improve the human-building interaction for the entire marketplace Globally, buildings consume 36% of all energy demand and this continues to increase by 3% per year.
Initially started in Atlanta in 2014, Storj Labs was growing steadily and looking to expand the company to the western half of the United States. After evaluating several cities, Storj ended up settling in Salt Lake City, Utah in August 2016 Salt Lake City was an ideal location for a myriad of reasons, including the
As strange as this may sound, the Traeger Grills innovation story is not about the grills, or the pellets, or the rubs and sauces, or the technology, or anything Traeger makes. , And as important as it is, the company’s culture – how Jeremy Andrus bought the company and moved it to Utah
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The collective originated as a method of survival – a way to re-locate myself in the world after a sudden and traumatic divorce. The jarring nature of the ending of my marriage dismantled every aspect of my life, and the pain felt like a thick tar that I couldn’t wipe off. It was my apocalypse.
Fresh Founders is an exclusive, invite-only, mastermind group of founders, CEOs, and high-impact individuals who are out to change the world. In 2007, as Facebook and other new internet businesses were beginning to take off—here in Ottawa, Canada—our own “Silicon North” was quickly taking shape. A curious and passionate group of rookie entrepreneurs—including Tobias Lütke,
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Franco Varriano Technologist & Entrepreneur, Head Of Product Discovery & Innovation At Workshopx & Executive Director – Fresh Founders It’s a powerful, attractive and evocative concept. We all have ideas and conceptions on what innovation is all about; usually centering around new products, novel technologies, or advanced patents. But innovation comes in many forms. And
As one of the leading insurance agencies in the country, Diversified Insurance offers the property, casualty and healthcare risk management expertise needed to protect client assets and employees. Our focus on emerging growth companies sets us apart as we are expert at helping clients from venture-backed startup to mature industry leader. , Diversified
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Founded 35 years ago, Nu Skin develops and distributes innovative consumer products, offering a comprehensive line of premium-quality beauty and wellness solutions. The company builds upon its scientific expertise in both skin care and nutrition to continually develop innovative product brands that include the Nu Skin personal care brand, the Pharmanex nutrition brand, and most
Born on a chairlift in Park City, Utah, they’re best known for their board sports DNA and Sensory Bass Crusher headphones, an innovation created to deliver on a promise they call “Music You Can Feel.” They became one of the world’s most influential audio brands by bringing more performance, color, and emotion to an otherwise
SaltStack is located right in the heart of the Silicon Slopes in Lehi. It was founded in 2011 by Marc Chenn, CEO, and Thomas Hatch, CTO. , Marc is originally from Hong Kong and was an All-American track and field standout at Brigham Young University where he earned an undergraduate degree and an
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Texture sets the Chocolate Conspiracy’s bars well above the competition. Newcomers, as well as chocolate aficionados, often comment on the smoothness of the bars compared to other dark chocolate. This inspiration results from the fact that raw, unfiltered honey, sourced from Utah beekeepers is used to sweeten a majority of the Chocolate Conspiracy’s bars. In
In a world where everyone uses technology for social engineering how do you innovate? You go old school. Gather found a niche helping candidates and political groups get on the ballot. Combining technology and data software with good ol’ fashioned door to door interaction. In 2012 Tanner Leatham, the founder of Gather, worked on a
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Successful founders, CEOs, and executives are master storytellers. They use stories to communicate their vision for a better future and to connect their purpose to the values of the people they serve—both inside and outside their companies. The problem is that leaders sometimes struggle to articulate the market and technology insights they’ve discovered and how
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Fusebill co-founders Tyler Eyamie and Greg Burwell experienced firsthand the struggles and labour-drain of working with an archaic billing system during their time at Ottawa tech’s early success story, Protus. When Protus was acquired in 2010 and their jobs were made redundant, the two of them decided to combine their entrepreneurial ambitions and find a
A Nonprofit, Membership-based Organization Comprised Of Accredited Investors Seeking Investment And Mentorship Opportunities In Early-stage Companies. We aim to increase members’ returns and benefits with our support for collaborative due diligence, education, and screening processes. We are a key part of the early-stage development of startups in the region. Angel investors traditionally have experience
For over a decade, Canvaspop has been the leading provider of personalized photo art. However, we do much more than just print photos on canvas; we empower the world to create. Our team of experts specializes in turning your personal photos and digital creations into high-quality wall art. With delivery across North America and Europe,
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“I told myself that there could be that application that would improve and completely change the dynamic of my industry,” he says. “I got better, I got healthy and I decided not to look back and build this company.” Now Latourelle has fully thrown himself into his startup, Brokrete. The firm develops an end-to-end solution
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ASSENT COMPLIANCE FAST FACTS Companies face an ever-growing number of regulatory and business require-ments in order to put their products on the global market. These range any-where from product composition rules (think BPA or lead in paint) to responsible sourcing (conflict minerals) and human rights (trafficking). You may have never heard of the Restriction of
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