Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World Candidate for Salt Lake County Council Rachelle Morris
Oct 7, 2024
48:31
In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Rachelle Morris, a candidate for Salt Lake County Council, to discuss her journey into politics and the importance of local governance. Rachelle shares her experiences navigating the convention process, her motivations for running, and the unique dynamics of Salt Lake County's political landscape.
We dive into the challenges and opportunities facing the county, including the significant $2 billion budget and the need for effective public safety and mental health solutions. Rachelle also highlights her work with Revroad Capital, a venture fund focused on supporting innovative startups in Utah, including the exciting developments at Hypercraft.
Join us as we explore the intersection of politics, community engagement, and entrepreneurship, and learn why every vote matters, especially in local elections. Whether you're a seasoned voter or new to the process, this conversation will inspire you to get involved and make your voice heard.
00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Rachelle's background and decision to run for office
01:47 - The convention process and campaign journey
06:11 - The importance of local governance
10:01 - Salt Lake County's political landscape
15:08 - Addressing school lunch debt and community needs
20:01 - The role of venture funding in Utah
30:33 - Insights on Revroad Capital and Hypercraft
40:53 - The future of venture funding in Utah
46:14 - Encouragement for Gen Z voters
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Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.com
Show Links: https://voterachellemorris.com
Apple Podcasts
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372
Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e
Social:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopes
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw
We dive into the challenges and opportunities facing the county, including the significant $2 billion budget and the need for effective public safety and mental health solutions. Rachelle also highlights her work with Revroad Capital, a venture fund focused on supporting innovative startups in Utah, including the exciting developments at Hypercraft.
Join us as we explore the intersection of politics, community engagement, and entrepreneurship, and learn why every vote matters, especially in local elections. Whether you're a seasoned voter or new to the process, this conversation will inspire you to get involved and make your voice heard.
00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Rachelle's background and decision to run for office
01:47 - The convention process and campaign journey
06:11 - The importance of local governance
10:01 - Salt Lake County's political landscape
15:08 - Addressing school lunch debt and community needs
20:01 - The role of venture funding in Utah
30:33 - Insights on Revroad Capital and Hypercraft
40:53 - The future of venture funding in Utah
46:14 - Encouragement for Gen Z voters
If you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.
Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.com
Show Links: https://voterachellemorris.com
Apple Podcasts
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372
Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e
Social:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopes
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw