Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World

Brad Moss, the founder and CEO at Enhanced AI, joins Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. Enhanced AI is a modern technology and consulting company that specializes in integrating AI into business to automate processes, personalize the customer journey, predict analytics, and much more. Brad and Garrett talk about how AI has become more useful for the average person in business over time, particularly when it comes to automating mundane tasks in daily work. They also discuss AI's shortcomings and learning how to adapt with this technology. AI still has a long way to go, but as it advances and becomes more precise, this tool will change the world. Tune in to learn more! "Make it simple to approach, but hard to master. That's been my approach with technology in general."If you enjoyed this episode and want to support us, please follow our show, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Check out our YouTube channel and subscribe so you don’t miss a Silicon Slopes Live video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.  Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow links: https://www.motionops.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e

Cameron and Amelya Freed, owners of Image Eyes Optical, join Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. Image Eyes Optical has completely changed the eyeglass shopping experience through personalizing the journey from the moment customers walk in the door. They talk about running the business together as husband and wife, and continuing the family tradition of finishing lenses by hand at their Sugar House location. They also discuss growing their retail brand using various marketing tactics, ultimately finding the most success with word-of-mouth marketing. Tune in to learn just how Cameron and Amelya have mastered the art of the optical shopping experience! "We're big on the stories behind the brand and the people behind the brand."If you enjoyed this episode and want to support us, please follow our show, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Check out our YouTube channel and subscribe so you don’t miss a Silicon Slopes Live video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.  Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow links: https://www.motionops.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e

The CEO of University of Utah Health Plans, Chad Westover, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. They cover some big topics like the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola issue, solutions to the rapid rise of housing costs, improving air quality, and local politics. With experience in D.C.'s political arena, Chad is running for election to the Utah House of Representatives with a focus on air quality and local wellbeing. They talk about making it possible for Utahns to stay in Utah and fighting against high housing prices, as well as planning for the influx of people the future winter Olympics may bring. Tune in to learn more about Chad's plans for the future of this beautiful state! "What I've learned is that people want to be heard. The people's voice is important...I think it's fundamental to listen first, then to act second."If you enjoyed this episode and want to support us, please follow our show, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Check out our YouTube channel and subscribe so you don’t miss a Silicon Slopes Live video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.  Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow links: https://www.motionops.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e

The CRO at Gong, Shane Evans, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. Having a history in leading global sales at Qualtrics, Shane has a passion for driving growth in emerging markets with the help of world-class teams. They talk about his time at Qualtrics testing the field and authoring the company's playbook during its early stages. Now at Gong, the company uses language models to distill information and deliver insights to people so they can optimize their processes for more wins. Tune in to learn more about using data for revenue intelligence to better enable your sales team! "My ambitions have always been about where can I learn and grow the most? It's not about titles or responsibility. It's about where can I get an opportunity to really refine myself and continue to learn new things?"If you enjoyed this episode and want to support us, please follow our show, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Check out our YouTube channel and subscribe so you don’t miss a Silicon Slopes Live video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.  Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow links: https://www.motionops.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e

Tommy Joe Lucia, who is the executive director of the Utah Days of '47 Rodeo, joins Garrett Clark for this exciting episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. With Days of '47 being one of the top rodeos in the United States, Tommy shares what top-notch events and attractions rodeo goers can expect this July. They talk about injuries cowboys and bull jumpers have experienced in previous years and why confidence is key to championing the ring. Tommy's goal with this event is to entertain everyone from the age of 2 to 102, ensuring there's something for everyone, down to the music choices. The western spirit is alive and well in Utah and will be on full display at this year's world-class rodeo event -- tune in to learn more! "The West is alive. It's cool. It will always stay alive."If you enjoyed this episode and want to support us, please follow our show, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Check out our YouTube channel and subscribe so you don’t miss a Silicon Slopes Live video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.  Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow links: https://www.motionops.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e

Caitlin Hansen, who is the co-founder & COO of Mindless Labs, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. Fostering a community focused on the growth of mental wellness and mental wellbeing is the cornerstone of Mindless Labs and Caitlin talks about overcoming the stigma surrounding mental healthcare. The company aims to bridge the gap between lengthy client waitlists and the demand overload mental health practitioners are experiencing. As a part of Utah's booming tech ecosystem, Caitlin has seen both sides of the startup coin: entrepreneurship and VC, and these experiences have shaped how she's approaching Mindless Labs. Tune in to learn more about fostering mental wellness in the tech community! "The goal is to get you on the app, give you these tools and practices on the app that you can then take off of your phone and implement into your daily life so as to not add to the problem, which is social media."If you enjoyed this episode and want to support us, please follow our show, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Check out our YouTube channel and subscribe so you don’t miss a Silicon Slopes Live video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.  Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow links: https://www.motionops.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e

The co-founders of Nona Rose, Camille and Grace Weston, join Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. They share the story behind the creation of Nona Rose and using social media as a modern marketing tool. Utah has had a massive impact on the social world and they discuss how huge trends, both physical and digital, come from the state. Content is king for selling goods and services today and there's no better way to appeal to your target market than to have a solid and consistent social media strategy, and they talk about building an online brand. To learn more about using social media to market your company, tune in so you don't miss a beat! "It's all traditional marketing methods just repurposed in different ways. We've had product placement since the beginning of time, from TV shows and news. Now it's just different things so instead of us having channels that people go onto cable to click and watch, they're instead going onto their favorite influencer's profiles because those are the channels."If you enjoyed this episode and want to support us, please follow our show, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Check out our YouTube channel and subscribe so you don’t miss a Silicon Slopes Live video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.  Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow links: https://www.motionops.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e

Dan Lambert of Sonic Healthcare sits down with Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. As an experienced CEO with a history in technology and healthcare, Dan recognized a gap in modern pathology and he created an innovative solution to make laboratory medicine more efficient. They chat about the future of AI for cancer research and enabling physicians to detect cancer earlier by picking up on patterns and examining each individual pixel. Dan's company, Pathology Watch, was acquired by Sonic Healthcare and he shares his experience during that business transition. He also shares his thoughts on the healthcare system and insights from a technological perspective. Tune in to learn more! "It feels like that moment when people were seeing radiology for the first time 50 years ago and patients could see their bones. Now patients can see their cancer." If you enjoyed this episode and want to support us, please follow our show, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Check out our YouTube channel and subscribe so you don’t miss a Silicon Slopes Live video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.  Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow links: https://www.motionops.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e

Alan Matheson, the executive director of the Point of the Mountain State Land Authority, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. Utah's community is experiencing large-scale growth and is the perfect opportunity to model innovative solutions that not only address the challenges associated with growth, but also benefit the local economy. They talk about developing the innovation district in Utah, where industry and academia collide. Alan dives into the plans for this district including road access, building height, and what the public can expect to see. With education being a major focus of this development, Alan hopes it will attract experts and mentors from all over the state to get involved with the programs. Tune in to learn more about the exciting plans for Utah's innovation district! "You can't stop growth, but we can accommodate it in more thoughtful ways."If you enjoyed this episode and want to support us, please follow our show, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Check out our YouTube channel and subscribe so you don’t miss a Silicon Slopes Live video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.  Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow links: https://www.motionops.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e

Jordan Avner, who is the owner of Establish, Vardon, and Corporate Movement, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. They chat about the inspiration behind Jordan's companies, especially Vardon, which specializes in golf glove and grip combinations. Jordan shares the key to creating a memorable brand, which involves pinpointing something an industry lacks and addressing it by coming up with innovative solutions. They also talk about being involved in local golf tournaments, as well as Jordan's work in helping other companies scale to achieve growth goals. Tune in to learn more about their upcoming tournament! "What Establish is, is helping companies solidify, so get their processes in order, and get to a place where they can actually take it and scale it."If you enjoyed this episode and want to support us, please follow our show, leave a review, and share it with your friends. Check out our YouTube channel and subscribe so you don’t miss a Silicon Slopes Live video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.  Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.comShow links: https://www.motionops.com  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e  Social:Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e