Meat & Potatoes Podcast

In this episode, we talk with Lyle Ball who is the CEO of Avii. We learn how and why the company was founded and what problems they are solving. Insights are shared on how to build a software product from scratch while involving the end customer. We lament on how much time is wasted going back and forth between software applications and how it could be better. Lastly, we learn what the future plans on for Avii as they look to incorporate their product into other markets.

Thank you for joining us for another edition of Silicon Slopes Live. At today's town hall event we'll hear from a Medtech panel with Collective Medical CEO Chris Klomp, Recursion Pharmaceuticals VP of Data Science Imran Haque, and HealthEquity Founder & Vice Chairman Steve Neeleman. Moderated by media veteran Brittany Graham, the panel discusses health industry issues along with the future of technology in their field.  

In this episode, we are joined by Siobhan Nolan Mangini who is the President of Castlight Health. We learn about Siobhan's career and what led her to Castlight. We learn about her passion for improving healthcare and how she aims to have Castlight be a major part of solving this complex problem. We also learn how she manages being the President of a mission-driven public company and how she manages her time accordingly. Lastly, we get an update on Castlight's new Customer Center of Excellence which recently opened in Sandy .

In this edition of Silicon Slopes Live our guest is Kylie Chenn, CEO and Founder of Acanela Expeditions. Acanela Expeditions allows individuals the opportunity to immerse themselves in hands-on cultural experiences around the world. Kylie, herself has visited over 100 countries, and has spent numerous years both living abroad and leading tours across the continents of Europe, Asia, South America, Oceania, and Africa.In our live event Kylie discusses her experience starting Acanela Expeditions.

In this episode, we sit down with Trina Limpert who is the President of Women @ eBay Technology Programs. We learn about her program, how it started, works, and ultimate goals. We talk about how programs like this benefit everyone and how folks can be supportive. We learn how she manages her time and team across various time zones and what she most likes about her job. We wrap up with some news on her recent work with MotherCoders.org and how companies can get involved with that program.

In this episode, we are joined by Thom Carter who is the Executive Director of UCAIR. We get an update on the progress being made by Thom and his team on air quality and learn more about the history of UCAIR. We talk about the partnership between Silicon Slopes and UCAIR and how people can get involved. Lastly, we talk a bit about the Town Hall event with UCAIR here at Silicon Slopes HQ on November, 18th at 10 am.

In this episode, we are joined by Rep. Suzanne Harrison who represents District 32. We learn about the legislation she is championing around childcare and why it is important for the Silicon Slopes community. We talk about her progress to date and her plans to make this legislation a reality. We learn how she manages her time as a Physician Anesthesiologist, a Mom, and a State Representative. Lastly, we learn how people and companies can get involved with this initiative in the upcoming session.

In this episode, we are joined by Brent Andersen who is the Founder and CEO of Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. We talk about his journey in building the aquarium from a dream to what it is today. We learn about the educational programming currently being done as well as their plans for the Science Learning Campus expansion. Stories are shared of how impactful the aquarium is for kids and how STEM learning ties into all the aquarium programming. Lastly, info is shared on how people and companies can support the wondrous place that is the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium.

In this edition of Silicon Slopes Live. Our guest is Nu Skin CEO, Ritch Wood. Nu Skin was founded in 1984 and is a direct selling company that distributes more than 200 premium-quality anti-aging products in both the personal care and nutritional supplements categories. Their mission is to be a force for good throughout the world by empowering people to improve lives with rewarding business opportunities, innovative products, and an enriching, uplifting culture. Rich talks about his experience with Nu Skin and the companies leading innovations.

In this episode, we are joined by Beau Oyler who is the CEO of Enlisted Design. Josh Fowlke from the Silicon Slopes team joins as a co-host. We talk about how Beau started his career and the early days of Enlisted Design. We learn how his team works with client partners to design next-level brands and products, how they get inspired, and how they assure their clients are happy. Beau and Josh talk about the finer points of design and why it is important to create a great brand. Lastly, we learn why Beau and his team chose SLC for their second office, and we compare a John Deere tractor to a Tesla.