Silicon Slopes | Leaders Interviewing Leaders

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

On this episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, Clint Betts and Garrett Clark are joined by Transformative Executive coach, James Hadlock. By the time he was in his thirties, James's life as a multi-millionaire was turned upside down as buried traumas and extreme levels of stress took over and wrecked his mental health. A pivotal experience transformed his life and now, James helps companies provide support for the mental health of their employees, starting with the managers. He finds that companies have the most positive impact on employees when top executives are coached on workplace wellness and mental health support, creating a trickle down effect. Tune in to learn more about optimizing performance, managing stress, and work-life balance. "When I had that quick, little insight, no longer were drugs and alcohol attractive to me at all. Because if I don't have to fix a feeling that no longer exists, then why would I ever go back to using those substances to try to self-medicate?"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 EVP of business development at Big Leap, Dan Posner, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. Big Leap is a digital marketing company that works with clients to optimize impact through creating custom strategies. They talk about how AI has evolved to become a part of everyday life, including the recent Google update where an AI tool now populates above search results. Dan goes over different aspects of the collaboration process with Big Leap like how to nail social media as a marketing tool and how truly understanding your target audience is at the core of a solid marketing strategy. They dive into other topics such as SEO and managing client expectations. Tune in to learn more! "In agency life, you can build process, you can build all the right steps, but really, it's the people you engage with. So it's not even the company, it's the people you engage with that are really going to help determine if you have success or not."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 

Stewart Peay, who is a candidate for Utah's 3rd District, joins Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. They talk about living in Russia and Stewart shares his view of the war between Russia and Ukraine. As an Iraq war veteran, Stewart has a unique background with skills and experiences that set him apart from the other candidates. He suggests some ideas for how to tackle issues in the United States, including topics of immigration, national debt, drugs, and foreign affairs. Being involved in politics, especially locally, can be extremely rewarding and Stewart talks about being raised in Utah. Tune in to learn more before the next debate! "At least since the Olympics, we opened the door to the rest of the world and they saw what a spectacular place this is."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

On this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast, Clint Betts and Garrett Clark are joined by the President and CFO of Lion Energy, Tyler Hortin. With energy being one of the biggest expenses of owning a home, it's important to understand how to use energy, and Tyler's company is on a mission to help people become energy independent. They chat about power usage in the home, educating consumers, and enabling people to completely go off the grid. Being able to passively produce the energy a home needs to function properly has never been easier, and as prices rise, sustainability is at the top of many consumer's minds. If you're looking to learn more about smart power consumption or simply running a business, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn more. "Being able to live wherever you want, has never been easier than it is today." 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

Ryan Boswell, who is the president of Cold Plunge Studios, sits down with Clint Betts and Garrett Clark for this episode of the Silicon Slopes podcast. Ryan has a background in social media management and he built his strong online presence through curating content about cold plunges and ADHD. After his mental health diagnosis, he decided to learn about and document everything he could to help others who are dealing with ADHD to navigate the world. They talk about growing a brand and boosting audience engagement, as well as how social media can be an excellent resource for strengthening connections. Tune in to learn more about networking and the business of cold plunges! "I can either let this diagnosis of mental health define me, or I can let it empower me."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