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Mike Hawker, the VP of Operations at CoDev, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. CoDev helps clients build dedicated teams of developers by supplying offshore industry experts from the Philippines. The trio chat about running and dedication to one's craft, which translates directly into operating a successful business. They also cover various topics like the current political state in Utah after Super Tuesday, riding in rodeos, and the tasty food served at roadside marathon booths. When it comes to client success, Mike's dedicated to helping development projects succeed with the help of experts across the water. Tune in to learn more! "We want are these long-term employees who are getting the same treatment as someone who sits across from you...'Hey, you're on our team and we're going to take care of you just as we would with anyone else.'"

The owner of N Motion Assessments, Cody Wood, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. Cody focuses on preventative movements to help people avoid injuries before they happen, and he educates others so they have a better understanding of the human body. They chat about elements of his daily routine and what he does to sharpen his focus and to take care of his body. Cody shares some tips for adapting to modern movements e.g., how to avoid spine compression from sitting in an office chair for too long. Tune in to learn more about avoiding injuries and adapting through movement. "I've got a philosophy as a trainer: I'll never tell you something's not possible."

Jon Fisher, who is the CEO of Miingl, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. Miingl is an interactive social video platform ideal for networking and building digital connections. They chat about the creation of Miingl and "click-to-cluster" which is one of their prime features where the user has the ability to organize groups as they please within the application. Jon speaks on the possibilities with a tool like Miingl, including foreign networking, getting involved in the dating scene, and integrating with AI. Jon shares his experience bootstrapping and what that's like as an entrepreneur in the tech scene. Tune in to learn more! "Keep on pushing. Keep trying to connect people."

The CEO & Co-Founder ELB Learning, Andrew Scivally, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark on this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podast. His platform enables users to create out-of-this-world educational content, fully integrated with gamification for maximal learning. They chat about virtual reality and using VR to improvenew learning experiences, particularly around healthcare training. Learning has evolved tremendously in the last ten years and they talk about digital learning taking over that space. With the rise of AI, people are understandably fearful of what it could produce, and Andrew touches on the positives of using this technology rather than staying scared of it. Tune in to learn more! "If you are going to do learning, it's going to happen in one of three ways. You will either build it on your own, you might buy it pre-built off the shelf, or you might bid it out for someone to help you do that."

Chase Miller, who is the founder of Gymshare, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. Chase founded Gymshare after having bad experiences at commercial gyms where many people experience "gymtimidation" when working out in public spaces. Now, Gymshare exists to connect people with their perfect private gyms where they can work out with ease of mind. They chat about how Gymshare has made a huge impact on the gym community and is improving the lives of those who participate. They also touch on the topic of AI as well as other current events. Tune in to learn more! "We want to make sure we prove this concept out really, really well so that investors feel very, very comfortable with our approach moving forward."

Matthew Nanes, who is the Founder of Chapters Creative, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark on this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. They talk about his focus on the hero's journey and working with first-time founders to build their brand. Matthew's specialty is in copywriting and he uses this skill to translate his client's passions onto paper, helping their mission come to life through expert wordsmithing. They touch on topics of marketing and music, including the rise of podcasting as a modern tool in business. Whether it's telling your brand story to your customers, or communicating your mission to the masses, storytelling is an integral part of business today - tune in to learn more about it! "I bring designers in to help me bring brand stories to life. Right now, I'm mostly focusing on first-time founders."

Dell Loy Hansen, who is the Founder & CEO of Wasatch Group, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast to chat about his work in helping displaced Ukrainian families. Dell travelled to Ukraine to witness firsthand the effects of war and he now enables people to build villages of homes in the region, helping hundreds of families find shelter. At 71 years old, he should be enjoying retirement, but he spends his days getting construction updates, guiding his team of builders in Ukraine, and speaking with the families as they start new lives in their new homes. They get to the bottom of the inspiration behind Dell's mission and he talks about always learning to stay informed and educated. "I would protect the innocent who can't protect themselves."

The CEO and Co-founder of Utah Warriors Rugby, Kimball Kjar, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. Kimball has spent 20+ years in the rugby sports world and is looking forward to the sport rapidly gaining popularity in the United States, especially here in Utah. Warriors Rugby is one of Garrett's favorite startup stories and Kimball shares his experience founding the team and building a loyal following throughout the state. They talk about laying down roots at their stadium and making a name for themselves locally, as well as what it's like to be a player on the team. To learn more about one of Utah's greatest team sports, check out the Silicon Slopes Podcast! "We want to make Utah the epicenter of rugby for North America."

Clint Betts and Garrett Clark meet with Stan Lockhart from The Lockhart Group for this informative episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. They chat about tech in Utah and the laws surrounding the industry, as well as lawmakers involved in tech. Stan and his son are involved in the current legislative session and he shares his experience in that ever-evolving landscape. Utah is a land of opportunity, which is why so many businesses relocate here, and startups thrive in the valley, and they touch on the topic of DEI and local policy. Bias shines through in modern media and Stan shares some ideas surrounding news and reporting methods. Tune in to learn more from a local legend! "I'd also like to help the government join the 21st century when it comes to technology and I'm very proud of the efforts I've made in that arena. They're getting better and better but government tends to trail the private sector in adopting things that make people more efficient, make money, save time, make people happy in their interactions with you, those types of things."

The CEO of Vega Media Studios and DANcan, Brandy Vega, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast. Brandy shares her experience joining the military and kick starting her reporting career from a young age. Having years of experience in media, she's had some extreme encounters including grilling murderer Josh Powell about the disappearance of Susan Powell, and also interviewing former American president George W. Bush shortly after 9/11. With the rise of artificial intelligence and content manipulation, reputation management has become increasingly needed and Brandy's technology at DANcan works to authenticate real content for ease of mind. They also chat about some current events happening in Utah, including an online scam affecting people across the state. Promise 2 Live is Brandy's suicide prevention organization and she's on a mission to save as many lives as possible. Tune in to learn more! "We know through community and connection...that's really what matters."