Silicon Slopes | Leaders Interviewing Leaders Founder and CEO of SponsorCX Jason Smith interviews Founder & Chairman Peak Capital Partners & Element Ventures Jeff Burningham
Dec 3, 2025
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In this episode, Jason Smith, Founder and CEO of Sponsor CX, sits down with Jeff Burningham, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and mentor. Jeff shares his journey from starting a tech company as an undergrad at BYU to becoming a venture capitalist and even running for governor of Utah.
00:12 - Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:38 - Jason's Mentorship and Early Days of Sponsor CX
01:09 - The Decision to Go All-In on Sponsor CX
02:09 - Initial Investment and Early Support
02:52 - The Hero's Journey of an Entrepreneur
03:11 - Importance of Believing in the Founder
03:58 - Jeff's Venture Investing Philosophy
05:00 - Jeff's Background and Career Overview
07:09 - Running for Governor and Post-Political Journey
08:19 - Transition to a More Reflective Life
08:31 - Jeff's Investment Approach and Early Stage Focus
09:13 - Qualities of a Successful Founder
11:04 - Scaling a Startup and Building a Team
12:08 - Achieving Product-Market Fit
13:39 - Leadership Qualities in Startups
15:58 - Key Characteristics of Effective Leaders
17:03 - Importance of Kindness in Leadership
19:01 - Human Element in Leadership and Management
19:41 - Introduction to Jeff's Book on AI and Humanity
20:16 - Why Jeff Wrote the Book
22:46 - Where to Find Jeff's Book and Follow His Work
23:39 - Closing Remarks and Encouragement
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00:12 - Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:38 - Jason's Mentorship and Early Days of Sponsor CX
01:09 - The Decision to Go All-In on Sponsor CX
02:09 - Initial Investment and Early Support
02:52 - The Hero's Journey of an Entrepreneur
03:11 - Importance of Believing in the Founder
03:58 - Jeff's Venture Investing Philosophy
05:00 - Jeff's Background and Career Overview
07:09 - Running for Governor and Post-Political Journey
08:19 - Transition to a More Reflective Life
08:31 - Jeff's Investment Approach and Early Stage Focus
09:13 - Qualities of a Successful Founder
11:04 - Scaling a Startup and Building a Team
12:08 - Achieving Product-Market Fit
13:39 - Leadership Qualities in Startups
15:58 - Key Characteristics of Effective Leaders
17:03 - Importance of Kindness in Leadership
19:01 - Human Element in Leadership and Management
19:41 - Introduction to Jeff's Book on AI and Humanity
20:16 - Why Jeff Wrote the Book
22:46 - Where to Find Jeff's Book and Follow His Work
23:39 - Closing Remarks and Encouragement
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