Meat & Potatoes Podcast
698 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 20 ratingsThe Meat & Potatoes podcast provides an in-depth look inside Utah’s growing startup and tech community from the perspective of the entrepreneurs, executives, and community leaders at the forefront of the industry.
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M&P Ep. 101: Paul Huish, Founder & CEO of Drone Hive
February 01, 2021 23:45 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBPaul Huish is the Founder and CEO of Drone Hive – a national drone service provider working with construction companies, insurance agencies, and agricultural industries to assist in the planning, developing, and executing of various company projects. Paul loves combining his passions for the outdoors and drone technology in his job each day. Paul also explains Drone Hive’s future plans to become more involved in supporting environmental causes like land conservation and restoration.
Integrating Drones Into the National Air Space
February 01, 2021 23:45 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBPaul Huish is the Founder and CEO of Drone Hive – a national drone service provider working with construction companies, insurance agencies, and agricultural industries to assist in the planning, developing, and executing of various company projects. Paul loves combining his passions for the outdoors and drone technology in his job each day. Paul also explains Drone Hive’s future plans to become more involved in supporting environmental causes like land conservation and restoration.
Silicon Slopes Live: Trent Kaufman - Cicero Group
January 26, 2021 01:43 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBOur guest at today's Town Hall event is Trent Kaufman, CEO & Co-founder of Cicero Group. Cicero Group uses data and experience to generate insights, create actionable strategies, and drive transformation with an overarching purpose of helping people create and continuously deliver extraordinary results. Listen to hear Trent's background and experiences with Cicero Group.
Silicon Slopes Live: Earl Foote - Nexus IT
January 18, 2021 23:02 - 28 minutes - 13 MBOur guest at today's Breakfast event is Earl Foote, CEO of Nexus IT. Started in 1998, Nexus IT Consultants is a complete IT Support provider for small and medium sized businesses in Northern Utah. Listen to hear Earl's background and experiences building Nexus IT over the last 22 years.
Meat and Potatoes - Joe Megibow - Purple
January 12, 2021 19:30 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode we are joined by Joe Megibow, CEO of Purple. We talk about how Purple navigated 2020 and came out stronger and better. We learn how products are conceptualized, developed, and marketed. We hear about Joe’s career journey and how he thinks about building a digitally native vertical brand. Lastly, we learn what preparation goes into quarterly earnings calls and how Purple interacts with the public market.
Purple: Creating Solutions for Real Customers’ Needs
January 12, 2021 19:30 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this podcast, Joe Megibow, CEO of Purple, starts by sharing his insights into how 2020 affected the business of Purple, and how a difficult year in 2019 prepared them for the hardships that came in 2020. Joe loves combining his love for marketing and data analytics in his job each day. The Purple team is focused on creating solutions for real consumer needs, and Joe explains that items manufactured at Purple can be used by all users in different situations with different pain points.
M&P Ep. 100: Joe Megibow, CEO of Purple
January 12, 2021 19:30 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this podcast, Joe Megibow, CEO of Purple, starts by sharing his insights into how 2020 affected the business of Purple, and how a difficult year in 2019 prepared them for the hardships that came in 2020. Joe loves combining his love for marketing and data analytics in his job each day. The Purple team is focused on creating solutions for real consumer needs, and Joe explains that items manufactured at Purple can be used by all users in different situations with different pain points.
Silicon Slopes Live: Steve Lindsley - Grōv Technologies
January 12, 2021 00:02 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBOur guest at today's Live event is Steve Lindsley, President of Grōv Technologies. Listen to hear Steve's background and how Grōv's robotic vertical farming technology helps high-tech farmers and ranchers sustainably feed the world.
Silicon Slopes Live: Clint Betts - Silicon Slopes
December 22, 2020 22:35 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBOur guest at today's Live event is Silicon Slopes Executive Director Clint Betts. Listen to hear Clint discuss the impact 2020 has had on the Silicon Slopes community as well as plans for 2021.
Silicon Slopes Live: Deneece G. Huftalin, SLCC & Ruth V. Watkins, UofU
December 16, 2020 00:13 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBOur guests at today's Town Hall event are Salt Lake Community College President Deneece G. Huftalin & University of Utah President Ruth V. Watkins. Listen to hear President Huftalin & President Watkins discuss how they have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and how they believe it has affected the future of education.
Silicon Slopes Live: Rick Farnell - Protegrity
December 11, 2020 22:13 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBOur guest at today's Breakfast event is Rick Farnell, CEO of Protegrity. Protegrity safeguards privacy, ensures data is protected everywhere, and fuels innovation with secure AI. Listen to hear Rick's story, his experience with Protegrity, and his thoughts on how to fuel business innovation with secure AI.
M&P Ep. 99: Lanham Napier, CEO of BuildGroup & Bud Scruggs, Managing Director of Cynosure Group
December 08, 2020 23:07 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBToday we chat with Lanham Napier, CEO and of BuildGroup, and Bud Scruggs, managing director of Cynosure Group. Lanham talks about how his time as CEO of Rackspace inspired him to create BuildGroup as a growth equity investment firm. We hear how Lanham raised capital for the fund leading him to the Salt Lake City-based Cynosure Group. Bud and Lanham also share insight on product-market fit and what they look for in investments and people. https://www.buildgroup.com https://cynosuregroup.com
Meat and Potatoes - Lanham Napier, BuildGroup, & Bud Scruggs, Cynosure Group
December 08, 2020 23:07 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBToday we chat with Lanham Napier, CEO and of BuildGroup, and Bud Scruggs, managing director of Cynosure Group. Lanham talks about how his time as CEO of Rackspace inspired him to create BuildGroup as a growth equity investment firm. We hear how Lanham raised capital for the fund leading him to the Salt Lake City-based Cynosure Group. Bud and Lanham also share insight on product-market fit and what they look for in investments and people. https://www.buildgroup.com https://cynosuregroup.com
M&P Ep. 98: Colin Crotty, President & CEO of Hyperquake
November 23, 2020 19:51 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBOur guest in this episode is Colin Crotty, President and CEO of Hyperquake, an independent strategic firm helping businesses shift their future by creating and building business. We learn how Hyperquake helps clients innovate faster and bring new ideas to market. We chat about brand storytelling, and moving people to take action. We learn how Hyperquake develops and offers services as the industry and world change, and of Hyperquake’s interest in Utah as they expand into new markets.
Meat and Potatoes - Colin Crotty - Hyperquake
November 23, 2020 19:51 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBOur guest in this episode is Colin Crotty, President and CEO of Hyperquake, an independent strategic firm helping businesses shift their future by creating and building business. We learn how Hyperquake helps clients innovate faster and bring new ideas to market. We chat about brand storytelling, and moving people to take action. We learn how Hyperquake develops and offers services as the industry and world change, and of Hyperquake’s interest in Utah as they expand into new markets.
Silicon Slopes Live: Max Connect Marketing
November 23, 2020 19:35 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBOur guest at today's live event are Max Connect Marketing Partners Devin Deaton, Kyle Nelson, Ryan Johnson, and Travis Draper. Max Connect Marketing optimizes campaigns that are underperforming and push even the best campaigns to do better. They work with clients and partners across industries and channels, leveraging this experience to develop impactful strategies.
Silicon Slopes Live: Returning to Work
November 16, 2020 19:15 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBToday's Town Hall event is all about returning to work. Our guests are Kiln CEO Arian Lewis, Avalon Health Care Corporate Counsel Debra Turner, and Vivint Smart Home VP, Talent Acquisition & HR Partner Corporate & Technology Kim Wittman, moderated by Blyncsy CEO Mark Pittman. Listen to hear each of the panelists' experience with the Covid19 pandemic and best practices for returning to the office.
Silicon Slopes Live: Marc Chenn - SaltStack
November 11, 2020 06:15 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBOur guest at today's Breakfast event is Marc Chenn, CEO & Co-founder of SaltStack. SaltStack develops award-winning software used by IT and security operations teams to help modern business more efficiently secure and maintain all aspects of their digital infrastructure. Listen to hear Marc's story and his experience with SaltStack, including the recent announcement of VMware's intent to acquire SaltStack.
M&P Ep. 97: Rob Newman, CEO & Managing Director at Nearmap
November 04, 2020 16:44 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode we are joined by Rob Newman who is the Managing Director and CEO at Nearmap and also our first guest to be interviewed from Australia. We learn about aerial imaging and how Nearmap customers use the products to save time and money. We hear how Rob manages a team that has offices on opposite sides of the world. Lastly, we chat a little about 2020 and how Nearmap’s products have made it easier for people to still do their jobs.
Meat and Potatoes - Rob Newman - Nearmap
November 04, 2020 16:44 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode we are joined by Rob Newman who is the Managing Director and CEO at Nearmap and also our first guest to be interviewed from Australia. We learn about aerial imaging and how Nearmap customers use the products to save time and money. We hear how Rob manages a team that has offices on opposite sides of the world. Lastly, we chat a little about 2020 and how Nearmap’s products have made it easier for people to still do their jobs.
Silicon Slopes Live: Paxton Gray - 97th Floor
November 03, 2020 00:16 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBOur guest at today's Breakfast event is Paxton Gray, CEO of 97th Floor. 97th Floor is a specialized, digitally-savvy collection of marketing specialists that understand the connection between content and customers. They help clients achieve exceptional results by finding the most valuable opportunities, and executing each component at the highest level. Listen to hear Paxton's story and his experience with 97th Floor, including some of their cool projects like audits of both the Biden and Tr...
Silicon Slopes Live: Amelia Wilcox - Zenovate
October 23, 2020 23:01 - 24 minutes - 11 MBOur guest at today's Breakfast event is Amelia Wilcox, Founder & CEO of Zenovate. Zenovate makes employee wellness easy, with physical and mental health support that actually works — and the data to back it up. They offer services like onsite massages, employee assistance, virtual wellness, and more - all on one easy-to-use platform. Listen to hear Amelia's story and her experience with Zenovate, including how they've adapted to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Silicon Slopes Live: Robert C. O'Brien - US National Security Advisor
October 16, 2020 22:51 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBOur guest at today's Town Hall event is US National Security Advisor, Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien. Listen to hear Ambassador O'Brien & Carine Clark discuss cybersecurity, American technology, protecting the election, GDPR, and data privacy.
M&P Ep. 96: Hunter Sebresos, Founder & CEO of Bacon
October 16, 2020 19:57 - 21 minutes - 10 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Hunter Sebresos who is the Founder and CEO of Bacon. We hear the founding story and where the idea came from. We learn how Hunter and his team deal with a two-sided market business model and how they got their first customer. We talk about expansion into new markets and what is needed to execute that strategy successfully. Lastly, we confirm that billboards do work.
Meat and Potatoes - Hunter Sebresos - Bacon
October 16, 2020 19:57 - 21 minutes - 10 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Hunter Sebresos who is the Founder and CEO of Bacon. We hear the founding story and where the idea came from. We learn how Hunter and his team deal with a two-sided market business model and how they got their first customer. We talk about expansion into new markets and what is needed to execute that strategy successfully. Lastly, we confirm that billboards do work.
Silicon Slopes Live: Steve Daly - Instructure
October 12, 2020 22:51 - 34 minutes - 16 MBOur guest at today's Live event is Steve Daly, CEO of Instructure. Steve was previously the CEO of Ivanti and spent time over his career with tech companies like Avocent and Intel. Listen to hear Steve's story and his experience with Instructure, including how they've adapted to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meat and Potatoes - David Weinstein - Freshwater Advisors
October 06, 2020 17:27 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode, we are joined by David Weinstein, Founder and CEO of Freshwater Advisors, a national venture catalyst firm and innovation consultancy that connects corporations to entrepreneurial ecosystems. We learn how David and his team scout and connect startups to large corporations. We talk about David’s role as the founding CEO of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, known today as 1871. David tells how he manages his time and workload while still making time for a lot of skiing.
M&P Ep. 95: David Weinstein, Founder & CEO of Freshwater Advisors
October 06, 2020 17:27 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode, we are joined by David Weinstein, Founder and CEO of Freshwater Advisors, a national venture catalyst firm and innovation consultancy that connects corporations to entrepreneurial ecosystems. We learn how David and his team scout and connect startups to large corporations. We talk about David’s role as the founding CEO of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, known today as 1871. David tells how he manages his time and workload while still making time for a lot of skiing.
Silicon Slopes Live: DJ Dorff - Executech
October 03, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBOur guest at today's Town Hall event is DJ Dorff, CEO of Executech. DJ’s first passion is for people and relationships, but he also loves technology. His past positions include business operations manager for Adobe, and founding an employee analytics company. DJ now leads Executech as CEO and has brought an increased focus on accountability, and data, while still staying true to his vision of building relationships and helping people. Listen to DJ's story and experience with Executech.
Meat and Potatoes - Chris Hicken - 'nuffsaid
October 02, 2020 17:43 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Chris Hicken, Co-Founder and CEO of 'nuffsaid -- one of Utah's hot new startups. We learn about the founding of the company and where the idea came from. We discuss managing customer churn risk. We get interesting insights into how Chris views mentorship. We learn some methods Chris uses to fundraise which helped in Nuffsaid’s recent $8.3M seed round backed by Kickstart Fund, General Catalyst, Google, Global Founders Capital, Foundation Capital, among others.
M&P Ep. 94: Chris Hicken, CEO & Cofounder of 'nuffsaid
October 02, 2020 17:43 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Chris Hicken, Co-Founder and CEO of 'nuffsaid -- one of Utah's hot new startups. We learn about the founding of the company and where the idea came from. We discuss managing customer churn risk. We get interesting insights into how Chris views mentorship. We learn some methods Chris uses to fundraise which helped in Nuffsaid’s recent $8.3M seed round backed by Kickstart Fund, General Catalyst, Google, Global Founders Capital, Foundation Capital, among others.
Meat and Potatoes - Stephen Fabiano & Josh Goodrich - Fia Care
September 29, 2020 02:50 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Stephen Fabiano and Josh Goodrich from Fia Care. We learn about Fia’s unlimited on-demand telehealth and house visits and what services are available via Fia’s convenient model. We hear examples of how this model saves money and time for the end customer as well as companies who chose to offer this service to their employees. Lastly, we learn how Stephen and Josh manage their days and what tools they use to be successful.
M&P Ep. 93: Stephen Fabiano & Josh Goodrich, Fia Care
September 29, 2020 02:50 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Stephen Fabiano and Josh Goodrich from Fia Care. We learn about Fia’s unlimited on-demand telehealth and house visits and what services are available via Fia’s convenient model. We hear examples of how this model saves money and time for the end customer as well as companies who chose to offer this service to their employees. Lastly, we learn how Stephen and Josh manage their days and what tools they use to be successful.
Silicon Slopes Live: Josh Weiner - Solutionreach
September 18, 2020 22:58 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBOur guest at today's Breakfast event is Josh Weiner, CEO of Solutionreach. Solutionreach is a health tech company helping patients and doctors communicate. They show practices how to improve the patient experience and connect with patients in the way they want to connect. Listen to hear Josh's story and experience with Solutionreach.
Meat and Potatoes - Brent Andersen - Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
September 16, 2020 23:10 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Brent Andersen, who is the Founder and CEO of Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. We learn about all the new and exciting things happening at the Aquarium related to STEM learning, virtual reality, and other amazing things. We get an update on how the Team dealt with the COVID related shutdown and how they plan to operate going forward with everything being open again. If you have not been to the Aquarium in a bit, it would be a good time to re-visit.
M&P Ep. 92: Brent Andersen, Founder & CEO of Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
September 16, 2020 23:10 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Brent Andersen, who is the Founder and CEO of Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. We learn about all the new and exciting things happening at the Aquarium related to STEM learning, virtual reality, and other amazing things. We get an update on how the Team dealt with the COVID related shutdown and how they plan to operate going forward with everything being open again. If you have not been to the Aquarium in a bit, it would be a good time to re-visit.
M&P Ep. 91: Parker McDonough, Head of Seek Education
September 09, 2020 23:20 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Parker McDonough who is the Head of Seek Education, the first online Augmented Reality platform for education. We learn what augmented reality is and how it differs from virtual reality. We hear about the origins of Seek Education. Lastly, we learn who can benefit from using the technology and how it is especially useful during the current environment of remote learning.
Meat and Potatoes - Parker McDonough - Seek Education
September 09, 2020 23:20 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Parker McDonough who is the Head of Seek Education, the first online Augmented Reality platform for education. We learn what augmented reality is and how it differs from virtual reality. We hear about the origins of Seek Education. Lastly, we learn who can benefit from using the technology and how it is especially useful during the current environment of remote learning.
Silicon Slopes Live: Jeremy Glauser - eLuma
September 04, 2020 21:03 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBToday's Town Hall guest is Jeremy Glauser, Founder & CEO of eLuma. eLuma is the premier provider of live, online therapy services and software solutions for K-12 special education. They don’t just fill a need, they help you blend online speech therapy, school psychology, counseling, mental health services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and a broad range of assessments with your onsite services to support your team and create better student outcomes.
M&P Ep. 90: Brent Alvord, CEO & Cofounder of Mighty
August 27, 2020 22:44 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Brent Alvord, CEO, and Co-Founder of Mighty. We chat about the Company's founding and how their product helps companies stay aligned and focused on the right work with fewer meetings and more cohesion (hint: it's about helping managers do their job much easier). We talk about remote work and how Mighty will be a part of that shift. Lastly, we get an update on the recent funding round of $4.3M.
Meat and Potatoes - Brent Alvord - Mighty
August 27, 2020 22:44 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Brent Alvord, CEO, and Co-Founder of Mighty. We chat about the Company's founding and how their product helps companies stay aligned and focused on the right work with fewer meetings and more cohesion (hint: it's about helping managers do their job much easier). We talk about remote work and how Mighty will be a part of that shift. Lastly, we get an update on the recent funding round of $4.3M.
Silicon Slopes Live: Patrick Tedjamulia - VideoPeel
August 22, 2020 01:36 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBOur guest at today's Live event is Patrick Tedjamulia, CEO of VideoPeel. VideoPeel is a Utah business focusing on video testimonials and feedback. They have changed the way consumers and businesses communicate and take information. Listen to hear Patrick's story and experience in the industry as well as recent news about what VideoPeel is doing in the community.
Silicon Slopes Live: Steve Smith - Finicity
August 15, 2020 02:01 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBOur guest at today's Town Hall event is Steve Smith, CEO of Finicity. Finicity enables a financial data-sharing ecosystem that is secure, inclusive and innovative. Through its real-time financial data aggregation and insights platform, Finicity provides solutions for financial management, payments and credit decisioning. Listen to hear Steve's story and experience in the industry as well as recent news about what Finicity has been up to.
Silicon Slopes Live: Sam & Kacie Malouf - Malouf
August 13, 2020 22:39 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBOur guests at today's live breakfast event are Sam & Kacie Malouf, co-founders of Malouf. Malouf focuses on finding innovative, fresh ways to bring comfort into your bedroom. Their products focus on helping people sleep better. Listen to hear their founding story, how they've navigated the Covid19 pandemic, initiatives they're involved in, and how they balance work and family life.
Meat and Potatoes - KC Brothers - Weave
August 12, 2020 01:03 - 18 minutes - 8.25 MBIn this episode, we are joined by KC Brothers who is a Sr. Marketing Strategist at Weave. We learn about her podcast series Weave Connected, where the idea came from, and how the podcast helps entrepreneurs. Follow along with Weave Connected for the Launch a Business series where they’ll help budding entrepreneurs get their business off the ground. Starting this September. For more details, please visit getweave.com/weaveconnected.
M&P Ep. 89: KC Brothers, Senior Marketing Strategist at Weave
August 12, 2020 01:03 - 18 minutes - 8.25 MBIn this episode, we are joined by KC Brothers who is a Sr. Marketing Strategist at Weave. We learn about her podcast series Weave Connected, where the idea came from, and how the podcast helps entrepreneurs. Follow along with Weave Connected for the Launch a Business series where they’ll help budding entrepreneurs get their business off the ground. Starting this September. For more details, please visit getweave.com/weaveconnected.
M&P Ep. 88: Riley Hughes, CEO & Cofounder of Trinsic
August 01, 2020 00:29 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, we chat with Riley Hughes who is the Co-founder and CEO of Trinsic. We learn how the company was created and why. We get up to speed on what verified credentials are and what products Trinsic is building. We hear about Trinsic’s recent funding and what the team is expecting to work on in the future. Lastly, we talk about how Riley manages his time as a startup CEO and what the best and worst parts of the job are.
Meat and Potatoes - Riley Hughes - Trinsic
August 01, 2020 00:29 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, we chat with Riley Hughes who is the Co-founder and CEO of Trinsic. We learn how the company was created and why. We get up to speed on what verified credentials are and what products Trinsic is building. We hear about Trinsic’s recent funding and what the team is expecting to work on in the future. Lastly, we talk about how Riley manages his time as a startup CEO and what the best and worst parts of the job are.
M&P Ep. 87: Cam Hale, SVP at Podium
July 27, 2020 23:14 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, we are talking with Cam Hale who is an SVP at Podium. We talk about how things have changed for his team in the past few months, how they adjusted to remote working, and what they are planning to do in the future. We learn what Cam looks for in salespeople and how his team works with the product folks of Podium. Lastly, we learn how Cam manages his time and how he really hopes College Football does not get canceled in 2020.
Meat and Potatoes - Cam Hale - Podium
July 27, 2020 23:14 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, we are talking with Cam Hale who is an SVP at Podium. We talk about how things have changed for his team in the past few months, how they adjusted to remote working, and what they are planning to do in the future. We learn what Cam looks for in salespeople and how his team works with the product folks of Podium. Lastly, we learn how Cam manages his time and how he really hopes College Football does not get canceled in 2020.