As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to take a moment to pause and express our deepest gratitude.

We are thankful for you—the innovators, the founders, the builders, the mentors, and every single person who makes up the vibrant fabric of our tech ecosystem.

This community is a testament to the idea that by working together, supporting one another, and believing in a shared vision, we can build something truly remarkable right here at home. Your passion, resilience, and commitment are a constant source of inspiration for our entire team.

As you gather with friends and family this week, we hope you take a moment to rest, recharge, and reflect on your own reasons to be thankful.

Thank you for being the heart of Silicon Slopes. Wishing you and yours a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving.

With gratitude,

Clint Betts
CEO, Silicon Slopes

Tiffany Vail
COO, Silicon Slopes

Utah AI Summit 2025: Buy Tickets Now!

Meet industry, academic, and policy leaders as they discuss how Utah is taking the lead in shaping AI policy and emerging as a national leader in prioritizing pro-human values within AI.

Utah's pro-human approach is rooted in a commitment to enhancing human capabilities while prioritizing ethical considerations and individual agency. This innovative framework emphasizes applications that enrich lives, ensuring that AI serves as an empowering tool rather than a replacement for human interaction and decision-making. Discover why Utah is at the forefront of responsible AI innovation.

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, Dr. David Morgan sits down with Michael Anderson, Co-Founder of Empowered Families in Provo, Utah, and creator of the men’s healing community Unbound.

Michael shares how working with men one-on-one—often around pornography struggles, shame, and identity—opened his eyes to a critical gap: men want help, but they rarely believe they’re allowed to ask for it. Social expectations, lack of resources, and the fear of appearing weak all combine to keep men silent…until they realize that connection is the very thing that strengthens them.

What happens when a mom of four decides to build a business her way? For Allyse Jackson, Founder & CEO of Beehive Meals, it meant creating a business that honors family, offers flexibility, and highlights the brilliance of women who’ve been told traditional work schedules are the only way to succeed.

During this episode of Silicon Slopes Friday Conversations, Allyse and guest host Lindsey Ivie, co-Founder of Ivie League and FailedFest, discuss how Allyse and her husband built one of Utah’s fastest-growing food brands by doing the opposite of what most startup playbooks preach.

Celebrate The Season: Holiday Lights At The BallPark At America First Square

From November 14th thru January 3, 2026, step into South Jordan’s newest holiday tradition — a walk-through light show that transforms the ballpark into a dazzling wonderland of lights, music, and interactive fun. 

Walk the base paths, stand on the field, and marvel at the 60-foot Christmas tree synchronized to holiday music. The entire outfield comes alive with choreographed light shows every 20 minutes. 

Explore glowing tunnels, larger-than-life displays, and themed zones like Candy Cane Lane or a festive 9-hole mini golf course. Kids will love the interactive stomp pads, playful “yeti snowball toss,” and more. 

Whether it’s your first visit or a returning tradition, the Ballpark at America First Square brings holiday spirit to life in a magical, unforgettable way. 

Join us for the 10th Annual CHURROS4CHANGE on Giving Tuesday, Dec 2, at 7:00 PM at Awardco HQ in Lindon, UT.

Get your early bird tickets today (and save some $)! 🙌🏽

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/churros4change-2025-holiday-giving-fiesta-vip-untethered-film-screening-tickets-1788572802399
 
Churros4Change 2025 is our 10th Annual Holiday Giving Fiesta that includes epic food, live music, prizes, swag bags, a silent auction, and of course, all-you-can-eat churros! 

This year, we are so excited to partner with Utah-based @innova.gives! Your ticket purchase directly provides wheelchair support to disabled children who need mobility and lifts families out of poverty through Innova’s global programs.

All proceeds will be donated to Innova to support their amazing mission!

**This event is offsite.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/churros4change-2025-holiday-giving-fiesta-vip-untethered-film-screening-tickets-1788572802399

AI Impact Day 2026 is a hands-on, full-day workshop built for business leaders who want to use AI that actually drives growth.

We have one of the most impressive speaker lineups I’ve seen for next week’s Utah AI Impact Day. You’ll be learning from leaders like:

👉 Dallas Clounch, Founder and Chief AI Surf Instructor at The AI Surfer
👉 Tiffany Vail, COO of Silicon Slopes
👉 Shawn Finnegan, X Room Founder and Partner at Tax Hive
👉 Trina L., CEO and Founder of Rise Next
👉 Dan Posner, EVP of Strategic Partnerships at Big Leap
👉 Joshua Daniels, Partnerships Lead at AskElephant
👉 Jason E. Price, Founder and CEO of Orchard Tech

We’ll be diving into everything from AI video creation to the essential tools every business owner should be using, to the real state of AI beyond the hype, to AI search, to vibe coding, and plenty more.

Legal Chapter Year-End Lunch and Learn

Immigration Issues in Today’s Tech World

The tech industry has regularly tapped overseas talent and international companies to complement its homegrown workforce.  If you’re thinking about bringing in skilled international talent to grow your company, it’s crucial to make sure you’re doing it legally and effectively.

Join Utah business immigration attorneys at Lear Immigration to learn what’s changed in immigration law in the last year and how to ensure you’ll be able to find and keep the employees that will help your company flourish.

Save your spot and register today!

Join us on Dec 8 at the Maverik Center from noon to 2.

We’re turning off the lights, adding in the black lights, and hosting a glow-in-the-dark indoor snowball fight!

The event is free and covered by our amazing sponsors and community partners.

Tacos Together, Commerce Catalyst, FailedFest, People Pitch, Third Thursday, Silicon Slopes, and many other communities are joining forces to support Stand4Kind and the local SLC community to fight hunger this holiday season!

Also, a huge shout-out to the people who are making this event possible. A big thank you to Uriel Cantarero 🌮 Matthew Holman Lindsey Ivie 💭 Ray Smithson Tiffany Vail Alyssa DeHart Tom Schimpf Konner Welch Matt Law Brian Brown 🌮 Scott Craig Porter and SO many others!

Our ask? Please bring as many non-perishable food items as you can to donate. Let’s have some fun and feed the hungry this Christmas season!

We are limited to 200 people, and spots are filling up fast!  Only around 50 spots left! Register at the link in our @uvbizq bio.

On January 21, 2026, we are separating the dreamers from the doers.

Come experience a TV pilot filming right in front of you—the audience! 

This is an investor-focused room. Attendees include investors, operators, founders, and those who understand the stakes of a pitch.

What to Expect:

Eight CEOs. One stage. Two pitches each.

The first look at THE CUT, the upcoming TV show that reveals the person behind the pitch. Watch as CEOs from the 15-city national tour face real investors, pressure, and pure chaos to prove what it takes to build and sell a company.

Each CEO delivers their seed+ raise after presenting a horribly mysterious bad business idea.

This is not the full show. It’s the live gauntlet that feeds into it.

We're going beyond the WHAT to find the WHO behind the next big bet.

We've already helped founders raise more than $8 million in funding, and counting!

January 21, 2026 (10 AM to 11 PM)

Event Schedule:

10:00-10:30am Welcome Notes - A message from Kent Richeson

10:30-11:00am Reverse Pitch - Our six investors will present on who they invest in.

11:00-11:30am Why This Works - A message from the Co-Founders of THE CUT

12:00-1:00pm Lunch

1:00-1:30pm Powered By - Panelist and special guests

1:30-2:30pm Prep & Find Your Seat

**3:00-6:00pm TV Pilot Filming: The CUT - 8 CEOs present to renowned investors

**7:30-10:00pm Investor Only Dinner

$500 OFF Investor code: VIPINVEST

70% OFF Non-Investor code: SLOPENON

Click here for more info:

https://luma.com/bl50qj8j

Join us on December 5, when we talk with Rob Morris!

Rob is a Super Bowl Champion, Ed Block Courage Award winner, and resilience coach who helps people and organizations thrive under pressure. A former NFL linebacker and BYU Hall of Famer, Rob’s story weaves together triumph, injury, and personal loss into lessons on how to adapt and rebuild. 

Through his Building Blocks of Resilience framework, he draws on both lived experience and science-backed strategies to show how challenge can become fuel for growth. His work bridges performance, mindset, and well-being—helping teams stay grounded, connected, and ready for whatever comes next. 

Shape the Future of Silicon Slopes!