Utah Tech Week is a smorgasbord of experiences and events hosted by startups, VC firms, community organizations — anyone who supports the startup community. The “why” behind Utah Tech Week is to cultivate “happy collisions” in the Utah tech community; the kind that lead to friendships, partnerships, and deals.There’s no cost to attend or sponsor, the only requirement is a desire to help build Utah’s tech scene.

Christina Qi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Databento. Databento launched 1.5 years ago, has $40M in funding, and is the data API backbone of over 8,000 companies today. She formerly founded Domeyard LP, a hedge fund focused on HFT that traded up to $7.1 billion USD per day. Failing to earn a job offer after a Wall Street internship, Christina started Domeyard from her dorm room with $1000 in savings, in 2012. Her fund was a tiny minnow amongst the tigers of the hedge fund world, but after Michael Lewis’s Flash Boys came out in 2014 and HFT firms hid from the spotlight, Domeyard accidentally found itself in the center of the ring. Over the next decade, her company’s story was featured on the front page of Forbes and Nikkei, and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNN, NBC, and the Financial Times as a result of the controversy and fascination with HFT. By a series of accidents, Christina became a voice in her industry, contributing to the World Economic Forum’s research on AI in finance and teaching Domeyard’s case study at Harvard Business School. She is grateful to be able to open up about her mistakes, and to help people turn failures into opportunities. Christina is a member of the MIT Corporation Development Committee, a standing committee of the MIT Corporation (the board of trustees). She was Co-Chair of the Board of Invest in Girls, bringing financial literacy education to underserved populations across the US. Christina also sits on the Board of Directors of The Financial Executives Alliance (FEA) Hedge Fund Group, drove entrepreneurship efforts at the MIT Sloan Boston Alumni Association, and served on the U.S. Non-Profit Boards Committee of 100 Women in Finance. Although "X Under X" lists are a gimmick, she’ll admit that Forbes 30 Under 30 made a positive impact on her life by giving her a community - friends who dragged her out of bed during the lowest days of her life. Christina earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Science from MIT in 2013 and earned her CAIA designation in 2015.

I'm a Fractional Marketing Executive with strengths across the entire marketing stack, with especially deep expertise & experience in Public Relations + Investor Relations. I’ve partnered with founders, CEOs, investors, & leadership teams to connect the dots between strategy, storytelling, & shareholder value, to strengthen market perception, helping drive sales & boost investor confidence. My ideal clients/employers are tech and/or life-science firms on a financial fast track, orgs 🔹 Preparing for a strategic investment, merger, acquisition, and/or IPO, 🔹 Navigating post-deal integration or market repositioning, or 🔹 Seeking stronger visibility to attract customers, partners, & capital. I align messaging, marketing, & money flow to ensure companies tell the stories that directly support the valuation narrative. As a result, I craft and implement strategic campaigns to boost market visibility & drive increased MQLs. During my career, I’ve helped firms generate over $800MM million in new business opportunities & increase valuations by over $1.2B through disciplined strategy & communication leadership. I also turn complexity into clarity and clarity into capital. That’s been the constant through every campaign & engagement I’ve led/directed. Past endeavors include ▪️ Marketing Audits, ▪️ Corporate Positioning, Branding & Messaging, ▪️ Business Plan Writing & Creation, ▪️ Persona Identification & Mapping, ▪️ LeadGen Planning, Execution & Capture, ▪️ Product Definition, Naming, Positioning & Messaging, ▪️ Product Packaging, Collateral & Documentation, ▪️ Event Planning & Execution, ▪️ Public Relations/Publicity Planning & Execution, ▪️ Partner Marketing & Field Marketing, ▪️ Key Account Sales Efforts & Support, including Channel Sales, ▪️ Web, Interactive, Social Media, Video Planning & Execution, ▪️ Direct Response/Email/Interactive Marketing, ▪️ Demand Creation & Generation Programs, and ▪️ Graphic Design & Art Direction … and more. AND … Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now part of everything I do.

Technical Product Manager leveraging linguistics & AI to build smarter products. I turn visionary ideas into reality, from AI-powered tools that save veterinary doctors 10-15 hours of work a week to EdTech platforms that seamlessly roster millions of students. With a background in language data and product management, I bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and user needs. 🤖 AI Innovation: At VCA, spearheaded the launch of an AI-driven medical scribe used by 500+ veterinarians, freeing up 2 hours per doctor per day for patient care and unlocking $40 million+ in additional revenue. 🚀 Product Growth: At Imagine Learning, led the merger of 3 product lines into one rostering platform, improving customer retention and reducing operational costs. 📈 Process Optimization: Streamlined annual client onboarding through better data tools and customer training. My core skills include product roadmap strategy, cross-functional team leadership (Engineering, UX, Marketing), and data-driven decision making. I’m fluent in Agile/Scrum and love translating customer voice into features. Whether it’s improving K-12 learning outcomes or deploying AI in healthcare, I’m passionate about technology that empowers people. When I’m not building products, you might find me outdoors, 3D printing, playing games, or dancing with my kids. Whether you’re curious about AI-driven products, rapid prototyping, or the magic of language data, let’s connect and explore what’s next!

Stephanie Potter is a leadership and wholeness coach who helps women untangle who they are from what they carry. Stephanie specializes in helping high-capacity women navigate identity, expectations, growth, and the tension between competing roles. Her approach is grounded in authenticity, sustainable growth, integrity, and wholeness. She doesn’t coach for performance alone; she coaches for alignment. As the host of The And Space, Stephanie creates conversations that honor complexity and encourage insight-driven empowerment. Whether working one-on-one, facilitating groups, or speaking to larger audiences, she is known for her warmth, discernment, and ability to ask the kind of questions that move people forward — thoughtfully and sustainably. With extensive experience in learning and development and an MBA grounding her in organizational strategy, Stephanie has designed and delivered transformative leadership experiences for audiences ranging from small teams to large-scale professional communities. She brings both strategic clarity and emotional depth to her work — blending evidence-based development with reflective insight. Her work invites women to stop fragmenting themselves and start integrating their lives — not by doing more, but by becoming more whole.

As CTO, I serve as the sole architect, developer, and technical strategist behind the product. I own the entire technology stack — from designing frontend experiences in React to managing backend logic, authentication, and real-time features in Supabase. My role covers every part of the engineering process: • Frontend: I build dynamic, responsive UIs in React, optimizing for clarity, speed, and maintainability. • Backend: I use Supabase for database design (Postgres), serverless functions, real-time syncing, and secure authentication (RLS policies, JWTs). • DevOps: I manage version control, branching, and deployments through GitHub and GitHub Actions, ensuring a clean CI/CD pipeline and smooth production releases. • Product Execution: I translate business requirements into intuitive features, handle integrations, and iterate quickly based on feedback — all while keeping the codebase production-ready and scalable. As a solo technical lead, I make core architectural decisions, ship continuously, and maintain full accountability for the reliability, security, and performance of the app.

🧠 I’m a neuroscientist and cognitive performance specialist who applies behavioral neuroscience and psychology, including addiction and habit-development research, to help people regain time, focus, motivation, memory, and emotional control in a digitally saturated world. We're building a movement to put humans back in control of their own digital choices and restore mental autonomy. My background includes frontline work supporting individuals in addiction recovery and years of translating neuroscience into interactive, real-world programs for individuals and organizations. We offer a 10-week "In Your Hands" training program that combats digital brain rot and reclaims personal time, intention, and mental state. We also train organizations with our signature Synaptic Spark program to reduce negative digital influences and overload, restoring team productivity and wellness as we infuse their culture with mental mastery.

About Cortex Evolution: Cortex Evolution is the best self help you can find, backed by neuroscience, to create meaningful change in your life. We’ve engineered a superior experience to ensure success. We begin by defining a purpose. Then further diving into modules that leverage tools to: - Modify Behavior - Mindset - Beliefs - Emotional IQ - Mental Contrasting All with the latest Social Psychology and Mind Theory research. We focus on Neuroplasticity and the Brain’s unique ability to adapt. Creating a sustainable, attainable Blueprint for Change. We support you with tools, so you can live a purposeful life and achieve excellence long after your time with us. Certified with the Neuro Change Institute (TM) and National Coaching Institute. We offer CPD (continuing education) certified classes. As well as helping HR departments build digital wellness (healthy tech usage) programs for companies.

Angel Shelburne | Chief Growth Officer, KomBea I build enterprise partnerships and scale revenue where outcomes, compliance, and reliability matter. At KomBea, we deploy Human-First Conversational AI Voice in production—including millions of calls per month for a single client. ProtoCall AI is built for real contact-center failure modes: complex workflows, regulated language, data integration, human-in-the-loop oversight, and measurable ROI. My background spans strategic finance and growth leadership across complex partnerships, integration-heavy environments, and scaled go-to-market execution, including a recent initiative that drove 350% revenue growth while materially strengthening financial performance. If you’re transforming customer operations and want voice AI that works in production—not pilots that die in security review—let’s connect. Angel Shelburne | 801-641-6024

I’m a senior embedded software engineer with over 20 years of hands‑on experience building and testing mission‑critical firmware for aerospace, defense, and medical systems. I’ve led test‑automation projects at places like Testeract, L3 Communications, and General Atomics, where I helped deliver safety‑critical software for NASA’s Dream Chaser program under DO‑178C standards. My day‑to‑day work revolves around low‑level C/C++ development on real‑time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, QNX, and VxWorks, plus a lot of hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing using LabVIEW, TestStand, and custom Python scripts. I’ve also built IoT firmware for pet‑tracking devices, created DTLS networking stacks, and worked on high‑performance Linux and NVIDIA Jetson platforms. As a technical lead, I enjoy mentoring engineers, streamlining processes, and tackling complex, safety‑sensitive challenges.

As a dad, husband, entrepreneur and leader in tech, I've definitely got my hands full! But it's been a journey ever since growing up, I've always been fascinated by technology and problem solving. And now I'm passionate about innovating and making and impact around me and hopefully the world! Founder / Instructor / Builder Currently teaching on Maven for Vibe Coding and AI Development. Building Trustybits and making a better way to do careers in tech! I’ve worked across product, design, tech and leadership for over a decade. I’ve developed the ability to adapt, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships in all kinds of scenarios. I’m avid about solutions that make a difference, and I firmly believe in curiosity and connection, focusing on the people at every level of what I do.

About Me: ex-Google, ex-Visa partnerships and GTM leader with an MBA from Cornell. I'm relaunching the Silicon Slopes Neurodiversity Chapter to provide holistic, practical support for neurodivergent members, from career and founder support to executive function systems, community connection, and real-time problem solving. What I'm working on: In a high-velocity, high-interruption world, Context Switching is the new Smoking. It is the biological root cause of burnout, missed goals, and bad strategy. Phossil is the "Exoskeleton for Executive Function." It creates a "Context Fabric" that holds your mental state together so you can recover instantly from interruptions.

A passionate advocate for women in tech and a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in marketing, now transitioning into data analytics. As Co-chairwoman of Silicon Slopes Latino, Andrea works tirelessly to support the Latino community’s representation in tech. She’s also an active member of Tech-Moms, helping women pivot into technology careers. Andrea recently delivered her “Networking Ninja” workshop, equipping women with actionable tips to build meaningful professional connections. Her mission is to empower women to break barriers, thrive in male-dominated industries, and strategically network to achieve their career goals.

Dynamic and relationally driven sales executive with 20+ years of experience in hospitality, tourism, resort operations, and luxury experiences. Proven record of building high-performing teams, driving consistent revenue growth, and delivering guest-centric strategies. Adept at managing cross-functional departments including group sales, reservations, marketing, events, and operations. A natural connector with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and creating unforgettable customer journeys. Ideation is my nature, building relationships is my language, inspiring others is my joy, and doing good in the world while living my best life is my mantra.

Full-stack developer and storyteller building digital experiences that help people feel less alone. With a CS background, I've led platforms for Rivian, Accenture, Verizon, DC Comics, and MD Anderson, serving over a billion users across healthcare, L&D, and content. Co-founded 2x VC-backed startups. My work has been covered in Businessweek, Buzzfeed, Vice, and The Guardian. Currently at Vendr (SaaS spend management). Relocated to Salt Lake City from New Orleans. When not coding, I'm running, mountain biking, or skiing the Cottonwood canyons with my wife and two kids. Excited to connect with Utah's tech community!

Juliette is a community leader advocating for diversity in STEM, and Founder and Director of Club Ability. She was awarded the Community Leadership Award by the Women Tech Council and the Living Color Utah Award for actively working to increase diversity and inclusion in Tech. Club Ability is STEM academy for kids and adults, especially for special needs and Latina/o/x students. The goal of the program is to strengthen our community and drive awareness that kids have the ability to code. They can prepare for and thrive in a tech career. And they are needed to help drive more innovation in our local and global economy.

Brian Brown is the founder of BeaUtahful Events, a community-driven event company built on one simple belief: business is better when it’s personal. Through curated gatherings like Burning Questions, Brian brings together founders, operators, and creatives for honest conversations that go deeper than surface-level networking. Known for his ability to connect people with intention, Brian designs events that spark real relationships, thoughtful dialogue, and long-term collaboration. His work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, community, and storytelling—creating spaces where meaningful connections actually happen.

I’m a software engineer with a passion for UX design, specializing in creating beautiful, user-centered digital experiences. With core skills in HTML, CSS, React, and UX/UI design, I’ve successfully improved user engagement by 20% through intuitive interface redesigns. I’ve worked with enterprise companies like FamilySearch, applying my adaptability and dedication to a user-first design philosophy. I hold a UX Design certificate from Grow with Google and am the author of STACKPRO+UX, a course that empowers coders to design and designers to code, bridging the gap between development and design.

I’m Chief Relationship Officer at Comtel.Cloud, where I focus on building authentic connections that drive real growth. I work with tech companies, founders, and community leaders to create strategic partnerships, meaningful experiences, and long-term relationships that actually matter. I believe business grows faster—and better—when people feel seen, valued, and connected. At the core of everything I do is community. From tech and sports to charity and events, I’m passionate about bringing people together, opening doors, and helping great people build something meaningful together.

Founder & CEO of NextHome US Inc., where we combine AI, sustainability, and modular construction to rethink how homes are designed, built, and lived in, with Factory Utah slated to open in 2026. I’m also Founder & CEO of Eywa AI, leading the vision for a personal, 360° AI-driven health companion that connects signals from wearables, lab results, and medical records—turning complex data into clear, daily actions. My work bridges human-centered design and real-world deployment, from factory-enabled housing to privacy-first health intelligence.

Leading communications strategies with expertise in branding and public relations. I am a seasoned communications and brand strategy professional with extensive experience creating and executing initiatives that enhance organizational visibility and influence. I specialize in strategic planning, media relations, and brand development, delivering significant value through my innovative approach and commitment to aligning communications with company goals.

I am an Angolan digital nomad and an InterNations ambassador in Luanda, passionate about travel, networking, and technology. For over 6 years, I have worked as a DevOps Engineer, specializing in Docker, Ansible, and Python. I am also the author of the book "Manual of Networking in Luanda," available on Amazon.

Dynamic Executive with twenty years of experience helping organizations reach their full potential. Adept in making key decisions and working with other professionals to achieve goals and solve problems. Experienced in managing employee and community programs, and dedicated to successfully directing business operations

EXPLORINGNOTBORING inspires action that nurtures the human spirit with newer and richer experiences for self-growth, well-being & life satisfaction. Community is the force of togetherness that creates this richer existence. Find our uniquely local experiences at exploringnotboring.com 🚀

Pioneering the future of AI across mixed realities. Developing cutting-edge AI architectures and training multi-modal GPT models from scratch to enable groundbreaking applications. Passionate about the transformative potential of AI to enhance human capabilities and experiences.

David C. Pollei is a veteran capital markets strategist and principal at Blair Cannon Financial, where he has raised over $250 million for growth-stage companies. He leads fundraising for Maxumal, scaling a next-generation construction platform toward multi-billion-dollar market impact.

Beehive Energy is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between private-sector engineering talent, investment capital, and federal, state, and local governments to accelerate the modernization and expansion of America’s energy infrastructure—starting with Utah.

I'm part of Comtel Cloud, an MSP providing small businesses and nonprofits with personalized IT solutions, telephony, and security services. Comtel also helps businesses contribute to Utah's community through its nonprofit, Second Owner Foundation.

I'm the Vice President of Recurring Revenue and ABL at Celtic Bank. Looking to provide lines of credit and term loans to the tech industry based upon the recurring revenue generated by a subscription billing model. I am a Local native to Utah.

Jared Turner helps companies turn ideas into real products by sourcing and manufacturing overseas, then navigating the maze of global logistics. An international man of mystery by trade, and quietly the Head DM for Utah Tech Week DnD.

I’m a Web and Interaction student at UVU, graduating this semester 🥳🥳 I am passionate about all things product design and mountains. I love turning challenges into life changing solutions :)

Experienced tech professional with a 15-year background at SolutionStream/JourneyTEAM now pivoting into the world of AI-driven automation. I am a passionate advocate for Utah’s tech ecosystem.

Founder/CTO type focused on building secure, scalable systems, cloud, payments, AI and blockchain. I love meeting other builders, operators, and founders who move fast and execute.

Director, Impact Investing & Venture Capital; Manage the Fenton Founders Fund, an industry agnostic, pre-seed - Pre-A with focus on companies that benefit the Mountain West.

I am the Founder of True Origin Skincare, a Luxury skincare brand that focuses on all-natural and non-toxic formulas that are primarily tallow based.

Hello! Codev is hosting an exciting event for Utah Tech Week at Topgolf. We would love for you to join us for lunch and learn more about you/your goals.

I am the Chief of Staff for Utah Tech Week and the Head of Operations at VanCraft. At VanCraft, we make, sell, and rent amazing Sprinter campervans.

Providing seasoned fractional executives to businesses who want to achieve their potential | 120+ CFOs, CMOs, & CHROs | 25yrs & 3k+ companies served

Leadership Development Speaker & Consultant | Pres. West Jordan Chamber of Commerce | Silicon Slopes Women in Leadership Chair

Founder of TowPro. Allowing 911 dispatchers, police, and tow companies to be more efficiant. Wifing, grandmothering, stained glassing.

Sandbox Fellow Building a collection of helpful companies. Global recruiting, web design, and seo/newsletter marketing for now!

CEO and founder of GenAIPI. Seasoned entrepreneur and technologist. Adventurer, pianist, and a man of faith. Husband and father.

Father and husband, payments and banking expert, local restaurant owner/operator, baseball coach, scrappy golfer, fly fisher

Love all things tech. Early employee at Divvy. Founded a devops consulting company, Ignisware

Innovator | Leader | Strategist | Listener | Solver | Creator | Coach | Investor

Passionate abotu helping individuals and companies become the best versions of themselves!

PhD in Engineering Physics, so naturally starting up an AI company in the legal space.

CIO @ Nexio Payments Mental Health Tech Enthusiast Women Tech Council Advisory Board

I am a refashion designer where I take outdated clothes and transform them into new.

I am currently the finance leader for a series C SaaS company in the prop-tech space.

UX Designer @ Awardco. | Building better workplace culture through recognitions

Entrepreneur | 3x Founder in Optical, Ecom, and Medtech | Acquisitions

Marketing Leader with a passion for bringing human connections to the pipeline.

Founder/CEO of Surge, the easiest SMS API for developers.

I'm a software engineer looking to grow my network in the SLC / Lehi area.

Tech lawyer, love to help people achieve their goals.

Director of Growth @ Kahoa Focused on removing business friction with AI

President and Founder of Insighta, a performance marketing SaaS

Founder building infrastructure in blockchain and AI

Business Partnerships | Strategic coaching, business expansion

Chief AI Officer at GenAIPI. Make AI Work For You!

2 previous exits in tech. OneClick Founder & CEO. .

full time creative/ robot enthusiast

Scientist based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Tech Banker and Venture Debt provider.

I'm the Founder and CEO of Skavengerz.

CEO of Illuminate Drones