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Venture Capital Podcast Reveals Its Founder 100 for Utah

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7 months ago

June 13, 2024

— The 2024 list celebrates the top 100 founders driving innovation and growth in the Utah community —

LEHI, Utah, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Venture Capital Podcast unveiled its Founder 100 list for the Utah region, recognizing the top 100 CEOs, founders, and executives that are leading the startup community through their vision of growth and innovation. Individuals were honored at an exclusive reception at a luxurious private residence in Park City, Utah.

“Utah has become the standard for how to do business in the country. That’s a tribute to the men and women in the state’s business community that are creating jobs and bring funding to the region,” said Venture Capital Podcast co-founders Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris. “This list celebrates the achievements of the top 100 founders in Utah with ties to Utah who are at the forefront of innovation and growth in our community. We’re excited to honor them and their commitment to business and tech in Utah.”

Building on Paul Ahlstrom’s visionary legacy, this initiative has consistently championed entrepreneurial brilliance through initiatives like the v100 and WIN100, highlighting the top founders and setting a benchmark for excellence.

Honorees were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of notable business changemakers. The list is made up of upstart entrepreneurs to seasoned CEOs ranging from industries including consumer goods to technology to professional services.

The 2024 Founder 100 – Utah Edition:

Aaron Cooper, Co-founder & CEO — Sameday (YC W23)
Aaron Frost, CEO, Founder, Architect — Hero Devs
Aaron McReynolds, Co-founder & CEO — Alysio
Aaron Skonnard, Co-founder and Special Advisor to the Board and CEO — Pluralsight
Abe Gong, CEO and Co-founder — Great Expectations
AJ (Call) Brau, Co-founder, CEO — Wander App Inc.
Alex Burdge, CEO, Co-founder — Shyft Global
Amelia Wilcox, Founder & CEO — Nivati
Amy Osmond Cook, Ph.D., Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer — Fullcast
Andrew Kenney, Co-founder — Particl
Arian Lewis, CEO & Co-founder — Kiln
Becki Wright, Founder & CEO — Proximity
Ben Checketts, Creative Director and Co-founder — Rhone
Ben Hodson, Co-founder & CEO — JobNimbus
Ben Perkins, Founder — &Collar
Ben Peterson, Co-founder and Co-chairman — BambooHR
Bennett Maxwell, Chairman — Dirty Dough
Blake Rouse, Co-founder, CEO — Buster
Brad Moss, Founder and CEO — Enhanced Ai
Brad Parker, Co-founder and CEO — PrivateAuto
Brandon Rodman, CEO & Co-founder — Previ
Brent Thomson, Founder — Blip Billboards
Brian Beutler, Founder & CEO — Alianza
Brice Douglas, CEO, Co-founder — Zaymo
Brock Blake, CEO, Co-founder — Lendio
Bruno Lima, Co-founder & CEO — Pura
Bryan Christensen, Founder and CEO — Limble CMMS
Chad Ingram, Founder – CEO — Distro
Chiao-ih Hui, Chief Executive Officer — Solution Diagnostics
Chris Crittenden, Co-founder — Sandbox
Colby Bauer, CEO — Carry On
Curtis Anderson, Founder & CEO — Nursa
Cydni Tetro, Managing Director — Avao
Dallin Bentley, Co-founder — Buster
Damian Dayton, Acting CEO — Creatably
Dan Beck, Co-founder | CEO — 401GO
Dan Caffee, Founder & CEO — Voze
Daniel Lambert, GM, Technology at Sonic Healthcare — Sonic Healthcare
Daniel Ash, CEO / Co-founder — Journeyfront
Daniel Jones ,Co-founder — Zaymo (YC W24)
Dave Grow, CEO — Lucid Software
Dave Oldham, CEO — Awsm
David Bearss Ph.D., Co-founder, CEO, President and Chairman Of The Board — Halia Therapeutics
David Neeleman, Founder and CEO — Breeze Airways™
Davis Smith, Founder & Chairman — Cotopaxi
Derek Miner, Partner — Lemonade Stand
Derek White, Chairman — Switch2Zero
Dillon Jeppesen, Co-founder & COO — Pestie
Dr. Krista Anderson, Chief Executive Officer — Fiksal, LLC
Earl Foote, CEO — Nexus IT
Emily Applegarth, CEO & Co-founder — Gamify
Eric Rea, Co-founder & CEO — Podium
Ethan Webb, Co-founder | CEO — Mindsmith
Gentry Davies, CEO — Crew
Gilbert Lee, CMO, Co-founder — Torus
Hunter Sebresos, CEO — Bacon Work
Jake Hawksworth, Founder — Hypercraft®
Jason Fairbourne, CEO / Founder — Yoodlize
Jason Garcia, CEO/Co-founder — Holdings
Jason McGowan, Founder | CEO — Crumbl
Jay Davis, Founder — Cold Case Ice Cream
Jeff Erickson, Director Of Strategic Partnerships — Forcastr
Jeff Handy, Co-founder | COO — Qualiti
Jeffrey Harmon, Chief Content Officer — Angel Studios
Jeremy Andrus, CEO — Traeger Pellet Grills
Jeron Paul, SVP of Product — Salesforce
Jess Toolson, Chief Executive Officer — Mixhers
John Koelliker, CEO & Co-founder — Leland
John Pestana, CEO — ObservePoint
Jon Richards, Co-founder & Owner — NOMATIC
Joon Beh, CEO — Hallo
Jordan Wright, Co-founder & CEO — Atomic Financial
Josh James, CEO/Founder — Domo
Josh Little, Brinemaster — Josh’s Pickles / Volley
Justin Rae, Founder & CEO — Cinch
Karalynne Call, Founder and CEO — Just Ingredients, Inc.
Karl Sun, Co-founder and Board Chair — Lucid Software
Kenny Scott, Co-founder & CEO — Paramify
Kirk Ouimet, CEO and Co-founder — Phi
Kory Stevens, Entrepreneur & Mental Health Advocate — Stealth Startup
Kris Jenkins, Co-founder — Mobly
Kurt Workman, Co-founder & CEO — Owlet Baby Care
Manny Griffiths, Co-founder & CEO — Hona
Mark Newman, Founder, CEO — Nomi Health
Mary Moody, CEO and Owner — Made by Mary
McKenzie Bauer, Co-founder — Thread Wallets
Mike Peregrina, Founder / CEO — Stealth Startup
Monte Deere, Chief Executive Officer — Kizik
Nate Randle, Chief Executive Officer — Gabb
Nate Walkingshaw, CEO and Founder — Torus
Neal Harmon, Co-founder & CEO — Angel Studios
Nicole Tanner, Founder — Swig
Noella Sudbury, Founder and CEO of Rasa Public Benefit Corporation — Rasa Legal
Parker Gentry, CEO — Skill Struck
Peter Ord, Founder — GUIDEcx
Renato Villanueva, Founder & CEO — Get Parallel
Richie Stapler, Co-founder — Pura
Rilee Buttars, CEO & Co-founder — Dónde
Rob Poleki, CEO & Founder — Washie
Ryan Westwood, Chairman & CEO — Fullcast
Scott Paul, Co-founder — PHI
Shane Murphy, Founder & CEO — Boostly
Sterling Jones, Co-founder & CEO — JOJO’s Chocolate
Sterling Snow, Venture Partner — Pelion Venture Partners
Steve Arntz, Co-founder, CEO — Campfire
Steve Neeleman, Founder & Vice Chairman — HealthEquity
Sunny Washington, Chief Executive Officer — Seer
Trevor McKendrick, CEO/Co-founder — Seis
Wesley Eames, Serving Families — After.com
Will West, CEO — OliverIQ
Woody Klemetson, Founder — AskElephant
Zach Barney, Co-founder & CEO — Mobly
Zack Oates, Founder & CEO — Ovation

For more information, visit www.venturecapital.fm/founder-100/.

About Venture Capital Podcast
The Venture Capital Podcast, hosted by Jon Bradshaw and Peter Harris, is a leading platform dedicated to exploring the dynamic world of venture capital, entrepreneurship, and innovation. With a focus on insightful interviews, industry analysis, and expert commentary, Venture Capital Podcast offers invaluable insights for founders, investors, and industry enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur seeking guidance on navigating the fundraising process or an investor looking to stay ahead of the curve, Venture Capital Podcast is your go-to resource for all things venture capital. Tune in to Venture Capital Podcast at www.venturecapital.fm/.

About Founder 100
Nominated by peers and choose by a panel of experienced business change makers, The Founder 100 Awards is a prestigious annual recognition that celebrates visionary entrepreneurs and business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional innovation and success. Each year, the awards highlight 100 outstanding founders in various geographies who have made significant contributions to their industries and communities, driving forward transformative change and inspiring future generations. Recipients of the Founder 100 Awards are selected for their entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to excellence, and ability to overcome challenges while achieving remarkable growth and impact. Recipients are selected by their peers based on two rounds of voting. The awards serve as a platform to honor their achievements and to promote their stories of perseverance, creativity, and leadership in the global business landscape. For more information, visit www.venturecapital.fm/founder-100/.

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Singapore’s Sodion Energy Secures MWh Supply of US Developed Advanced Sodium-Ion Batteries from UNIGRID

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January 12, 2025

SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sodion Energy, a leading provider of sodium-ion batteries for e-mobility and integrated energy storage solutions in Southeast Asia, has secured a landmark agreement for an initial 10 MWh supply of advanced sodium-ion batteries developed by UNIGRID Inc., a California-based innovator in sodium-ion battery technology.

This collaboration strengthens Sodion Energy’s ability to address the region’s rising demand for affordable, eco-friendly, and high-performance battery solutions across mobility and energy storage sectors.

“Our collaboration with UNIGRID is a game-changer,” said Dr. CC Hang, Chairman of Sodion Energy. “These next-generation sodium-ion batteries will allow us to tackle key markets, starting with lead-acid battery replacements in e-mobility and extending into large-scale renewable energy projects and grid stabilization initiatives.”

Sodium-ion batteries offer distinct advantages, including cost-efficiency, enhanced safety, and the use of abundant raw materials, making them a sustainable choice for energy storage. With fast-charging capabilities and intrinsic non-flammability, they are exceptionally suited to Southeast Asia’s tropical climate and rapidly growing energy needs.

With a strategic focus on advanced battery technologies, Sodion Energy is poised to play a key role in driving Southeast Asia’s transition to cleaner, safer, and more sustainable energy solutions.

Website: https://sodione.com

About Sodion Energy

Headquartered in Singapore, Sodion Energy is an applications engineering leader driving the commercialization of Sodium-ion batteries across Southeast Asia. SE’s sodium-ion pack solutions are tailored to meet the diverse needs of industries such as mobility and energy storage, contributing to a more sustainable future.

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AirCheck Australia & New Zealand Renamed as RCS MEDIA MONITORS

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January 12, 2025

SYDNEY, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AirCheck, a leading provider of broadcast monitoring services in Australia and New Zealand is pleased to announce its renaming as RCS MEDIA MONITORS, effective immediately.

AirCheck monitors songs and commercials providing almost real time reporting tools for radio and television broadcasters, music media, record companies, advertising agencies and industry analysts.

This change reflects the company’s growth, expanded service offerings, and a strengthened focus on providing comprehensive media intelligence.

The new name, RCS MEDIA MONITORS, builds on the expertise of its parent company, RCS, to offer enhanced monitoring solutions. By integrating RCS’s global technology and resources, the company will provide clients with a broader range of tools for tracking and analysing media campaigns across a variety of platforms and markets.

“We’re excited to take this step forward,” said Philippe Generali, President and CEO of RCS Global. “The rebranding to RCS MEDIA MONITORS allows us to expand our reach and improve our services, giving clients access to deeper insights and a wider array of media monitoring tools. With RCS’s support, we can offer more robust data and solutions that cover not just broadcast, but also digital and emerging media channels.”

The name change signals the company’s commitment to evolving with the changing media landscape. With RCS MEDIA MONITORS, clients can expect the same reliable monitoring services they’ve trusted for over 20 years in Australia and 15 years in NZ.

www.rcsmediamonitors.com.au

About RCS MEDIA MONITORS

RCS MEDIA MONITORS (formerly AirCheck) is a leading provider of broadcast monitoring and media intelligence solutions in Australia, New Zealand and India. The company helps clients across industries optimise media strategies, measure performance, and gain insights from a wide range of traditional and digital media. RCS MEDIA MONITORS is part of RCS, a global leader in broadcast automation and media technology.

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iM Global Partner mourns the passing of Philippe Uzan

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1 hour ago

January 12, 2025

PARIS, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — It is with deep sadness that iM Global Partner (iMGP) announces the passing, one month ago, of our dear friend and colleague, Philippe Uzan.

Philippe’s exceptional career in asset management spanned more than 30 years and is marked by remarkable achievements in the organizations for which he worked and deep contributions to the industry as a whole. His passing is a tremendous loss to all who knew and worked with him.

Philippe joined iM Global Partner in February 2020 as Deputy CEO and CIO Global Asset Management, responsible for overseeing our financial strategies and products and designing value-added investment solutions for our clients across Europe and the United States.

His expertise spanned all asset classes, and he had a deep understanding of markets and their impact on investors and their investment needs. He was an eloquent man who contributed a number of papers and articles to the media, always with the intention of educating and making financial concepts more relatable. He has left an indelible mark on our organization and on the broader industry.

Prior to joining iM Global Partner, Philippe was latterly Chief Investment Officer at Edmond De Rothschild Asset Management, where he worked for 11 years and where he led the portfolio management teams, optimizing the synergies between analysis and portfolio management. He previously spent three years as Research and Global Asset Allocation Director, where he developed the portfolio management and research teams and modernized investment processes and the product range.

Philippe began his career as an Equity Derivatives Trader at Société Générale and held roles at AGF Asset Management (now part of Allianz Global Investors) and Natixis AM.

Throughout his career, Philippe’s outstanding intelligence, humility, and collaborative spirit earned him the respect and admiration of his peers.

Philippe Couvrecelle, Founder and CEO of iM Global Partner, expressed his heartfelt condolences: “It was with infinite sadness and pain that I learned of Philippe’s passing from a devastating illness. I had known Philippe closely for almost 20 years, as we worked together for Natixis, Edmond de Rothschild and iMGP. I pay immense tribute to his humanity, his sense of humor, his brilliant intelligence and his presence, which I will deeply miss. We had shared so much and still had so much to do together. In his memory, we will continue our path forward with strength, success and intensity, always preserving our values and our company culture to which he was so attached.

We will all miss Philippe enormously at iM Global Partner. He will be remembered not only for his professional achievements but also for his warmth, generosity, kindness and his unwavering dedication to his colleagues and community. Our thoughts are with his wife and three children, his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.”

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