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Josh Dennis is the Founder and CEO of Emerald Beacon LLC and rankless.ai. Josh has been in marketing for over a decade and has run marketing campaigns all around the world.
Cameron Erickson is the Co-Founder and CEO of MediCipher, a startup delivering an AI-native financial operating system designed to save the United States Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) sector from systemic financial collapse. Bridging the gap between deep financial acumen and enterprise technology, Cameron is dedicated to solving the "Reimbursement Paradox" facing the $228B long-term care industry.
Prior to founding MediCipher, Cameron spent over seven years in high-stakes finance, honing expertise in M&A, financial modeling, and complex valuation at firms including Ernst & Young and Roth Capital Partners. He previously served in Corporate Development and Strategy at Liberated Brands, where he orchestrated the strategic acquisition of North American licenses for global brands Billabong and Quiksilver and led the associated fundraising processes.
At MediCipher, Cameron combines this strategic discipline with technical execution. He helped architecture the proprietary calculation logic behind the company’s revenue optimization tools, which are now being piloted by facilities in Utah. Under his leadership, MediCipher has secured initial angel investment and has been accepted into the prestigious Google for Startups Cloud, Microsoft for Startups, and NVIDIA Inception programs.
Cameron holds a B.S. in Economics from Brigham Young University and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California. He is passionate about leveraging AI to turn complex healthcare compliance tasks into proactive, revenue-generating activities.
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!
I am an accounting professional with Momentum Finance, a founder-centric advisory firm that empowers startups with seamless back-office and finance solutions. From pre-seed bookkeeping to Series B CFO advisory, Momentum helps entrepreneurs across all industries, including tech focus on growth while handling the numbers with precision. Backed by over 80 years of combined team experience, the firm has supported CEOs in raising more than $150 million in capital.
I'm heading to Utah Tech Week to network on behalf of Momentum, eager to connect with innovative founders, VCs, and community builders. Whether it's chatting about scaling financial ops or sharing tips on capital raising, my goal is to spark those "happy collisions" that lead to partnerships and deals.
When not diving into startup finances, I love hitting the outdoors think off-roading, paintball battles, snowboarding slopes, and camping under the stars. A fan of craft beer and fantasy leathercrafting, I bring a fun, approachable vibe to every conversation.
Let's connect at Utah Tech Week! Find me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/treacyd or learn more about Momentum at momentumfinance.com.
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.
Lindsay Hancock is a founder, CEO & investor who builds successful businesses without sacrificing individuals’ faith, family, or purpose.
She’s worked with organizations ranging from startups to billion-dollar global brands, bringing clarity, strategy, & growth.
Lindsay is the creator of Strategy of &, a framework that helps founders & executives clarify vision, align priorities & build sustainable businesses—guided by the conviction that no success can compensate for failure in the home.
Today, Lindsay is building a values-driven investment/advisory platform that partners with founders ready for intentional scale. The platform invests in organizations with established offers & proven fundamentals ensuring financial outcomes & growth occur but never come at the expense of human well-being, families or faith.
If you want to be part of it, reach out!
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!
I'm a client success and partnerships leader with 12+ years of experience across government, startups, and strategy consulting, driving impactful client outcomes in diverse markets. I've led end-to-end client engagement for an early-stage startup and have managed client success for government and private sector partners across 15 countries. With a Wharton MBA, startup experience, and a strategic approach to customer success, I'm passionate about building strong client relationships and ensuring measurable outcomes. Currently searching for a role in customer success or strategic partnerships.
I don’t just help companies catch up, I help them leap ahead.
As the founder of Cameo Labs, I work with high-growth leaders who are tired of quick fixes and want real transformation. From EdTech to SaaS, I help organizations ditch outdated playbooks, align their teams around a vision, and deliver products their customers actually want.
Let’s rethink innovation, so you can stop fighting yesterday’s battles and start leading tomorrow’s market.
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.
I help businesses turn AI experimentation into real operational value.
I specialize in AI-powered workflow automation, adoption planning, and hands-on implementation that moves beyond demos and pilots.
My goal is simple: help teams work smarter with AI, without adding risk or complexity.
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.
Jeff is host of The Breakout CEO podcast. He is also the CEO and Founder of Intellectual Strategies, a Fractional Legal Team for startups and scaling companies in SaaS, tech, ecommerce/CPG, and related innovative service businesses.
Co - Founder MIT45 | Board Member | AI Certified Strategist | Pioneer of the 24-Hour Business Model | Empowering Personal & Professional Transformation through spirituality and technology.
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 & CEO of Pocketbook, helping organizations optimize and negotiate their tech vendor spend through intelligent automation and expert insights.
Founder of TowPro. Allowing 911 dispatchers, police, and tow companies to be more efficiant. Wifing, grandmothering, stained glassing.
I am an Event Manager with Lewis Events. We specialize in corporate events and entertainment
Innovator | Leader | Strategist | Listener | Solver | Creator | Coach | Investor
I am a refashion designer where I take outdated clothes and transform them into new.
Director of Growth @ Kahoa
Focused on removing business friction with AI
I am CEO of Software Company - Angular Minds
Head of FCAT Europe (Fidelity Investments)
Scientist based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Technologist || Entrepreneur || Investor