Why Salt Lake City?

Nestled in the heart of Utah, Salt Lake City is a burgeoning tech hub offering a unique blend of innovation with a business-friendly atmosphere.

Known for its collaborative ecosystem, the city boasts an impressive roster of successful startups and influential entrepreneurs, as well as a proactive local government that’s eager to work with scaling businesses. 

Why San Francisco?

San Francisco, the global epicenter of technology and entrepreneurship, needs no introduction.

As the birthplace of countless tech giants, it remains at the heart of groundbreaking innovation and investment opportunities, and is a goldmine for networking with leading entrepreneurs and industry experts.

Who Will You Meet?

Eric Rea - CEO & co-founder at Podium

Eric Rea is the CEO and co-founder of Podium, a leading communication and payments platform for local businesses. Since founding Podium in 2014, he has driven its rapid growth with a focus on innovative solutions, transforming how local companies interact with customers in the digital age.

David Blake - CEO & founder at Degreed

David is the CEO and founder of Degreed, an innovative learning and skill development platform. He established Degreed with a vision to revolutionize education and lifelong learning. Under his guidance, Degreed has become a prominent player in the EdTech space, enabling individuals and organizations to track, discover, and measure all learning.

Stephan Jacob - Co-founder & COO at Cotopaxi

Stephan is the co-founder and COO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear and activewear company with a mission to promote social and environmental responsibility. With a background in social entrepreneurship, Jacob co-founded Cotopaxi in 2014 to create innovative products and drive positive change. He started their career as a Software Developer & Commodities Trading Intern at Bunge Limited.

Blake Modersitzki - Managing partner at Pelion Venture Partners

Blake Modersitzki has been the managing director of Utah-based venture fund Pelion Venture Partners since 2013. He sits on a number of boards and boasts a versatile career in the software industry, covering sales, marketing, M&A, and now venture investing. 

Jeff Kearl - General partner at Pelion Venture Partners

Jeff Kearl is a general partner at Pelion Venture Partners. He is also the co-founder and managing director of Precedent Investments, and previously was executive chairman of Skullcandy Inc.

Diogo Myrrha - Co-founder and general manager at Album VC

Diogo is a co-founder and general partner at Album VC, a US-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology ventures. He was also previously the president of Stoneway Capital, an early investor in companies like Ancestry.com, SkullCandy, Fusion-IO, Omniture, and Braven.

John Mayfield - Co-founder and general partner at Album VC

John is a co-founder and general partner at Album VC. Earlier in his career, he worked at Qualtrics and Instructure, and spent several years in Silicon Valley where he focused on M&A valuations for leading software companies like Oracle, HP, Yahoo, Cisco, and Amazon.

Sid Krommenhoek - Co-founder and general partner at Album VC

Sid is a co-founder and general partner at Album VC. He also co-founded Zinch.com, an online platform for students, which was acquired by Chegg in 2011. Following this, he played a pivotal role in Chegg's expansion, leading their international efforts up to their successful IPO in 2013.

Hotels

Le Méridien Salt Lake City, Downtown

Address: 131 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 84101

Tel: +1 801-658-4400

CitizenM San Francisco, Union Square

Address: 72 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, US

Tel: +1 415-801-6650