I am currently the Head of Stakeholder Outreach at the Office of AI Policy, which I love. My backgroud was in diplomacy at the State Department in DC then on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs and at the World Trade Center Utah in SLC doing international trade missions for UT companies to help them expand internationally.

Tara Spalding is a distinguished business strategist, community leader, and investor with 30 years of experience in scaling companies, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving global impact. Her career spans from Silicon Valley startups to international trade, showcasing her expertise in go-to-market strategies, community building, and inclusive business practices. After concluding her role as Chief Experience Officer and Managing Director of International Programs at World Trade Center Utah in 2024, Tara now focuses on operational consulting and private investments for high-impact, scaling companies worldwide. Her leadership has been instrumental in various organizations, including serving as Interim CEO and CPO at Kinect Capital, where she supported entrepreneurs and women-founded businesses. As the founder of Hen House Ventures and former Managing Director of BoomStartup Accelerator, Tara has helped hundreds of tech companies scale rapidly and access crucial early-stage funding. Her Silicon Valley experience, including roles at SugarCRM, GroundWork Open Source, and Magnet Systems, laid the foundation for her expertise in tech-driven growth strategies. Tara actively volunteers with Utah's A Bolder Way Forward program and serves on advisory boards for organizations like B:Side Capital, Utah Tech Innovation Foundation, and the University of Utah UVF Fund II. Her co-authorship of "10 Preparation Stages to Start a Successful Business" reflects her dedication to empowering entrepreneurs. Tara's contributions have been recognized with the 2024 “40 Women Over 40” award and the 2020 Utah Business “30 Women to Watch” award. With a Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, Tara continues to shape the global business landscape, driving innovation and fostering inclusive growth across industries.

I am a visionary innovator and storyteller driven by a deep desire to transform how we interact with technology, creativity, and each other. With a background as a stay-at-home mom turned inventor, composer, and entrepreneur, my journey is rooted in resilience, reinvention, and a refusal to accept limitations. KE Theory, my revolutionary framework, was born out of personal adversity—a struggle to hold statistical concepts and formulas in my mind during a manic episode evolved into an idea that reimagines how we solve problems and unlock human potential. KE Theory disrupts traditional workflows by integrating gesture-driven systems, adaptive AI, and a human-centered approach to productivity and creativity. It’s not just a tool; it’s a movement designed to empower individuals and organizations while safeguarding against exploitation. My mission is to balance cutting-edge innovation with ethical responsibility, creating technology that works for humanity, not against it. I believe in turning setbacks into stepping stones, and my story reflects that belief. From navigating mental health challenges to developing ideas ahead of their time, my journey has been unconventional but undeniably impactful. Today, I stand at the intersection of creativity, compassion, and technological advancement, ready to share how KE Theory can disrupt industries, inspire innovation, and create a better future for all.

I’ve spent my professional career in multi-national, multilingual contexts, from serving in the US Special Operations and National Intelligence communities to developing products leveraging global supply chains and talent to working in some of the most innovative enterprises from Fortune’s Future 50 list. Along my journey, language barriers were a significant obstacle to my success. They impeded time-sensitive missions, caused many miscommunications, and undermined the quality of my interactions, whether I spoke with limited foreign language proficiency or my counterparts did. I had an “ah-ha” moment when I realized a new, seamless multi-language set of tools would alleviate the pains and costs of operating in linguistically diverse environments and fundamentally transform our access to people, information, and opportunities across languages. Native draws on everything I've learned and achieved as an entrepreneur, technologist, and provocateur who challenges the status quo. Whether choosing a chat product to support language-diverse customers in major metropolitan cities or across international borders or hiring the best talent from around the globe, our platform allows everyone to communicate seamlessly in the language they know best! We’ve built the first multi-language platform (MLP) to help you grow and scale your organization without language barriers. Welcome Everyone, -ben

Aaron Wiley is a dedicated entrepreneur and community leader with a passion for service and a commitment to improving the lives of those around him. Best known for his invaluable contributions as a beloved Rose Park Baseball coach, Aaron's impact extends far beyond the diamond. Currently serving as an Advisory Board member for SLC Parks, Aaron plays a pivotal role in shaping the recreational landscape of his city, ensuring that green spaces are accessible and vibrant for all residents to enjoy. With a rich professional background in the tech and startup sectors, Aaron brings a unique perspective to the table. Having held various roles within these industries, he understands the importance of innovation and forward-thinking solutions in driving economic growth and opportunity.

We make the world a better place for those that want to work in a better place. For over 16 years, Salt Studio has served the Salt Lake community as a high end interior design studio, complementing architecture and design firms with expertise in commercial interiors, walls, millwork, casework, space planning, and furniture. As the tech industry returns to the office, we recognize the growing demand for dynamic, inviting, and collaborative spaces that foster creativity and connection.

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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 am the Lead Legal and Policy Analyst at the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy at the Utah Department of Commerce's. I formerly served as a policy attorney in tech, privacy, and consumer protection at the U.S. House of Representatives.

Co - Founder MIT45 | Board Member | AI Certified Strategist | Pioneer of the 24-Hour Business Model | Empowering Personal & Professional Transformation through spirituality and technology.

Cybersecurity leader across National Security and Defense while leading the next generation of security technologies across quantum, AI, and more to protect our supply chains.

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Former professor, now working with family offices on impact and strategy

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