Hi, I'm Catherine Bennett, executive editor of Utah Business. I'm a journalist, marketing leader, entrepreneur, writer and business strategist.

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.

Passionate, friendly, solutions oriented marketing and sales executive. Ask me about your non-profit and SME challenges.

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.

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.

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!

Carrie Hill is an Utah-based public relations and strategic partnerships leader with 20+ years of experience building credibility and visibility that drives growth. Through CHill Consulting Agency™, she has generated nearly $5M in advertising value and supports brands and nonprofits with earned media, messaging, and partnership strategy. She is the co-creator of InPowerED™ and host of ReFind Resilience Podcast™, advancing economic stability and spotlighting resilient stories across Utah. Carrie is also the co-founder of CEO by Design™ and event bringing human connection back to leadership in an AI-driven world.

Heather Nemelka is the Founder and CEO of Elavare and the Elavare Foundation, dedicated to helping mothers return to the workforce with confidence through training, mentorship, and community support. Drawing from over 20 years in leadership and marketing, as well as her personal journey of re-entering the workforce as a single mom of five, Heather created Elavare to empower women during career transitions. She also serves as vice-chair of the Silicon Slopes AI Chapter and serves on the board of Bear River Mutual. Heather graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in Communications and an MBA.

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 the primary writer for the Slagg Creative Agency. I am an experienced marketing content writer, editor, and strategist. I specialize in developing content and telling brand stories in the tech and education industries. My areas of technical focus include AI, security, cloud computing, DevOps, and wireless networking.

Co-Founder of NextTherapist. A technology solution and platform to match you with a therapist tailored for you. I have extensive background with public companies, VC and PE backed mid-market technology businesses. I'm a CPA and MBA and have a passion for growing businesses.

Let's make business events less boring! Event producer and consultant, experience designer, and creative director for corporate clients, influencers, investors, and conferences.

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.

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.

Strategic Partnerships and Events Manager at the University of Utah Technology Licensing Office and Office of the Vice President for Research

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

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

People-powered healthcare efficiency!