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'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.

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!

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!

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 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.

Director of Business Development R&D Advantage: Lead client acquisition and strategic growth by identifying innovative companies eligible for federal and state R&D incentives. Combine technical understanding of tax credit programs with strong relationship-building and market development skills to expand the firm’s presence and drive measurable revenue growth.

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.

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.

Angel investor and owner of a modern corporate law firm that is founder-focused. I'm a corporate attorney helping startups and growing businesses structure, scale, and prepare for capital, M&A, and growth—without unnecessary friction.

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.

I identify high-leverage growth opportunities across business systems and execute the plans that capture them

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

I am here to help humans merge with the machine. I make things at Phi.

Co-founder and Studio Managing Partner @ Philo Ventures

Tech Banker and Venture Debt provider.

GC of PassiveLogic; Investor; Advisor

Leading Growth Operations at Kiln.