Meat & Potatoes Podcast

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Pluralsight CEO Aaron Skonnard Jul 30, 2018

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On today's show we talk to Pluralsight CEO Aaron Skonnard. We talked about Pluralsight's recent successful IPO and the future of the company and the Silicon Slopes ecosystem. This was a fun conversation.

This Is The Place Podcast Episode 45: The Scooters Are Coming Jul 26, 2018

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This Is The Place (A Silicon Slopes Production) delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on tech, Utah, and everything in between. Hosted by Silicon Slopes editors Meg Morley Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.

In episode 45, Chris and Meg discuss Pioneer Day shenanigans, Divvy's funding news, the looming scooter boom, a UTA employee gone bananas, and some gun negligence.

M&P Ep. 15: Skye PoVey, VP of Dental Sales for Weave Jul 23, 2018

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Meat and Potatoes shines a light on the people in Silicon Slopes who get things done. Hosted by Silicon Slopes Director of Operations Garrett Clark and random interns we explore how, why, and when they get those things done, and why their work is the meat and potatoes of Utah's tech community.

In episode 15, we talk with Skye PoVey, VP of Dental Sales for Weave. Skye shares some great insights into how he runs his sales team, how his sales career has evolved, and finally, how to catch a rainbow trout in the Provo River.

Equality Utah Executive Director Troy Williams Jul 22, 2018

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On today's show we talk to Equality Utah Executive Director Troy Williams. Troy's a fascinating character who has been at the forefront of some of the most consequential and controversial political debates in Utah over the past decade. And his approach seems to come from a place of empathy, humor, and love. This was a fun conversation.

Instructure CEO Josh Coates Jul 19, 2018

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On today's show we bring you a conversation with Instructure CEO Josh Coates that was recorded in front of a live audience at Silicon Slopes HQ. Josh is one of the most dynamic and interesting leaders in Silicon Slopes. He's also one of the most successful, having been a part of two now iconic Utah companies. You're going to love this one.

This Is The Place Podcast Episode 44 Jul 19, 2018

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In episode 44, Chris and Meg discuss Pluralsight's upcoming Live summit, and the latest funding news. They try to understand Elon Musk's meltdown, and then talk the weird Utah news which includes a moose on a Utah campus and a pranking drone.

Utah Jazz President Steve Starks Jul 13, 2018

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On today's show we bring you a conversation we had with Utah Jazz President Steve Starks in front of a live audience at Silicon Slopes HQ. Steve is one of the most respected and admired leaders in Utah. And the story of his rise is amazing. We had a lot of fun in this conversation.

This Is The Place Podcast Episode 43 Jul 12, 2018

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In episode 43, Chris and Meg discuss AvidXchange's new Utah office and a number of upcoming Silicon Slopes events. They attempt to determine what exactly went wrong in the Plane Bae saga, then they talk weird Utah news which includes sextortion and goat firefighters.

M&P Ep. 14: Summer Douglas, Managing Director & Venture Partner of BoomStartup Jul 11, 2018

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In episode 14, we talk with Sumner Douglas, Managing Director and Venture Partner of BoomStartup. We learn how BoomStartup has changed over the years, how they structure cohorts, and how their model is great for entreprenours. For anyone who is thinking of trying to turn their idea into an actual company reaching out to BoomStartup would be a good idea.

Salt Lake Tribune Editor Jennifer Napier-Pearce, Deseret News Editor Doug Wilks, and KUER Managing Editor Julia Ritchey. Jul 11, 2018

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On today's show we bring you a conversation we had with Salt Lake Tribune Editor Jennifer Napier-Pearce, Deseret News Editor Doug Wilks, and KUER Managing Editor Julia Ritchey. This conversation took place at Silicon Slopes HQ in front of a live audience. We talked about the future of local news and each of their publication's approach on revenue and building a voice and community. This was one of the most interesting and unique conversations we've had at Silicon Slopes.

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