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Venture Capital Podcast Reveals Its Founder 100 for Utah

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— 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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Solid Joins Snowflake and Industry Leaders to Advance Open Standards for AI-Ready Semantic Context

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The Open Semantic Interchange (OSI) creates a universal semantic framework that enables AI agents, analytics platforms, and data systems to share trusted business context across the modern data ecosystem.

NEW YORK, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solid today announced it is joining the Open Semantic Interchange (OSI), an open source initiative that creates a universal specification for all companies to standardize their fragmented data definitions with an open, vendor-neutral semantic model specification. OSI aims to enhance interoperability across various tools and platforms, offering enterprises a vendor-neutral specification that provides consistent metrics and definitions across dashboards, notebooks, and machine learning models.

OSI is an open source initiative led by Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, and ecosystem partners across multiple domains and industries including business intelligence (BI), data governance, data engineering, AI, financial services, and manufacturing. Its goal is to create a common, vendor-agnostic specification that defines semantic metadata in a standard, open format. By facilitating seamless semantic metadata exchange, the initiative will accelerate the adoption of AI and BI tools to streamline operations and reduce complexity. This in turn allows organizations to unify their data definitions, leading to more comprehensive and accurate data analysis and data product sharing to fuel AI innovation.

By joining the Open Semantic Interchange, Solid is committed to the creation of a universal standard that simplifies data operations and accelerates innovation for the broader ecosystem,” said Yoni Leitersdorf, CEO & Co-Founder, Solid. “Our participation ensures that semantic context can automatically move seamlessly across AI agents, data warehouses, BI tools, and analytics platforms – enabling organizations to build reliable AI systems on top of a shared, interoperable understanding of their business, without vendor lock-in.”

As a member of OSI, Solid is helping to build a transparent and community-driven standard for semantic model sharing, ensuring that business metrics and definitions remain consistent and interoperable.

“Unlocking the full potential of data and AI requires a common foundation, and the Open Semantic Interchange is the critical step in building that bedrock,” said Josh Klahr, Director of Analytics Product Management at Snowflake. “Our collaboration with partners like Solid establishes a unified, vendor-neutral standard for semantic data, ensuring clarity and consistency across the entire ecosystem. This initiative is essential for simplifying data operations, fostering innovation, and preparing organizations to build the next generation of AI applications.”

OSI is poised to revolutionize interoperability within the data and AI ecosystem by providing a transparent, community-driven standard. This collaborative effort simplifies data operations, unlocks new possibilities for innovation, and gives organizations the flexibility and efficiency they need to build a future-ready data infrastructure.

To learn more about the Open Semantic Interchange visit Snowflake’s blog here.

About Solid

Solid is the AI-native context layer for enterprise AI, automatically creating, evaluating, and maintaining the semantic context AI agents need to understand and act on business data reliably. Unlike legacy semantic layers built for dashboards and manual modeling, Solid continuously benchmarks accuracy, detects data changes, and keeps AI systems aligned as the business evolves. The result is faster deployment of trusted AI agents, workflows, and analytics across any data warehouse or AI platform.

To learn more about Solid, visit getsolid.ai

Media Contact: Blair Bader, blairb@getsolid.ai

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Orbis Marks 30 Years of Advancing Eye Health in Vietnam Through Long-Term Partnership and Training

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Flying Eye Hospital project in Da Nang, supported by FedEx, advances locally led eye care and expands access across Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands.

DA NANG, Vietnam, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global eye care nonprofit Orbis International is marking three decades of collaboration with Vietnam’s eye health community, a long-term partnership that has helped build local expertise, strengthen institutions, expand access to care, and support Vietnam’s growing leadership in eye health across the Asia-Pacific region.

The arrival of the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in Da Nang represents the next chapter in that partnership. At the invitation of Da Nang Eye Hospital and with approval from the People’s Committee of Da Nang City, and support from Da Nang Department of Health, and other relevant departments and local authorities, the project will serve as a platform for hands-on training, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Through clinical training and mentorship across key specialties, the project will help approximately 230 eye care professionals build skills that will benefit communities for years to come, while supporting access to specialized services for nearly 9 million people in Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands.

Cybersight, Orbis’s telemedicine and e-learning platform, is an integral part of every Flying Eye Hospital project—connecting in-person training with continuous learning before and after the aircraft is on site. Through Cybersight, participants can prepare in advance, consult with global experts, access ongoing education, and continue building skills long after the project concludes, extending the impact of the Flying Eye Hospital far beyond the aircraft itself.

“This project is not a standalone intervention; it is the latest chapter in a long-term partnership to advance Vietnam’s eye health system,” said Ngoc Pham, Orbis Vietnam Country Director. “The most important outcome is not what Orbis has done in Vietnam, but what Vietnamese institutions and eye care professionals now lead themselves. Our role at Orbis is increasingly to support, convene, innovate, and accelerate that local leadership so progress continues long after the Flying Eye Hospital departs.”

“Around the world, Orbis is focused on creating lasting change by investing in people, institutions, technology, and local leadership,” said Kathleen Sherwin, President and CEO of Orbis International. “The Flying Eye Hospital is one part of that larger model—bringing intensive, hands-on training together with tools like Cybersight, artificial intelligence (AI), and research so local teams can continue improving care long after a project ends. Vietnam shows what is possible when long-term partnership helps proven solutions take root and scale.”

Building on decades of progress, Vietnam is emerging as a regional leader in eye health, with particular strengths in pediatric care, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, workforce development, and technology-enabled care. Its growing experience in AI-supported screening, implementation, research, and evidence generation can help inform eye health progress across the Asia-Pacific region.

FedEx, a long-time supporter of Orbis, and a title sponsor for this Flying Eye Hospital project in Vietnam, donated the MD-10 aircraft that serves as the Flying Eye Hospital and continues to provide essential logistical, financial, and operational support. Volunteer pilots from FedEx fly the aircraft to its destinations around the globe. FedEx is represented on the Orbis International Board of Directors.

“At FedEx, we believe that connecting people goes beyond delivering packages – it is about creating opportunities and helping communities thrive,” said Ee-Hui Tan, managing director of FedEx Vietnam and Cambodia. “We are proud to support the return of the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital to Vietnam. Together with Orbis, we are investing in the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals, helping strengthen Vietnam’s eye care system so more patients can access quality care closer to home.”

Underscoring Orbis’s commitment to high-quality training and patient care, QUAD A, a nonprofit accreditation organization, works with Orbis to ensure that the Flying Eye Hospital meets rigorous standards that prioritize patient safety.

Over the past 30 years, Orbis has supported the training of more than 40,000 eye care professionals and helped expand access to care for millions of people across Vietnam. Today, Vietnamese institutions and professionals are increasingly leading innovation and delivering high-quality care independently, demonstrating the impact of sustained investment in local capacity, technology, and systems change.

Looking ahead, Orbis will continue working with partners across Vietnam to scale proven solutions through workforce development, technology, Cybersight, AI-supported screening, research, and stronger health systems—so that more people can receive quality eye care closer to home.

Orbis in Vietnam

Since beginning work in Vietnam in 1996, Orbis has worked alongside government partners, hospitals, and training institutions to expand access to quality eye care and build sustainable local capacity. Cumulative impact includes:

More than 40,000 eye care professionals trained.More than 5.2 million people reached with eye care services.More than 139,000 sight-saving surgeries supported.17 retinopathy of prematurity centers supported.12 vision centers strengthened to bring care closer to communities.National clinical guidelines supported across priority eye health areas.Cybersight and AI-supported screening deployed to expand training, consultation, and early detection.

This work has supported national clinical guidelines, stronger referral pathways, improved treatment outcomes, and new models of care in areas including retinopathy of prematurity, pediatric eye care, school eye health, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.

As the partnership continues, Orbis and its partners are focused on scaling proven solutions through workforce development, technology, Cybersight, AI, research, and stronger health systems—so that everyone can access quality eye care closer to home.

About Orbis International

Orbis International works around the world to prevent blindness and restore sight for children and adults in places where eye care is out of reach—so vision problems don’t make it harder to learn, earn a living, or enjoy life. Around 1.1 billion people live with vision loss, but with the right care, 90% of it is completely avoidable. That is why Orbis trains doctors, nurses, and other eye care professionals to provide care in their own communities—and works to make sure people of all ages can access the eye exams, glasses, medicine, and surgeries they need to protect and restore their sight. Orbis began this work more than 40 years ago with the Flying Eye Hospital, a teaching hospital on a plane that brings expert training and care where they’re needed most. Today, we also work with local hospitals and clinics across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to make eye care available to more people, and we use and develop technology—like our award-winning Cybersight e-learning and telehealth platform, artificial intelligence screening, and virtual reality training—to help eye care teams treat patients more effectively. Orbis ranks in the top 3% of U.S. charities, having earned top marks for transparency and accountability from Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and the Better Business Bureau. To learn more, please visit orbis.org

About FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp. provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. With annual revenue of $92 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions utilizing its flexible, efficient, and intelligent global network. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about.

Media Contacts

Orbis Vietnam
Nhung Nguyen
Communications Officer
Nhung.nguyen@orbis.org
+84 0904562983

Orbis International
Jenna Montgomery
Interim Lead, Global Communications and Marketing
Jenna.montgomery@orbis.org

FedEx
Heather Harshbarger
Communications Advisor
+1 901-690-9869

 

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In HelloNation, Property Management Expert Karen Nolan Explains What Property Managers Do for Landlords

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The article outlines how property management services support landlords through tenant screening, maintenance, and lease enforcement.

MENIFEE, Calif., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What do property managers actually do for landlords in Menifee, CA? HelloNation has published an article that provides clear answers and practical insight into the full scope of property management services.

 

The HelloNation article explains that a property manager handles far more than rent collection. Property management services begin with marketing vacancies and attracting qualified renters in Menifee, CA. The article explains how tenant screening plays a central role in protecting landlords by carefully evaluating applicants and reducing the risk of future issues.

According to the article, tenant screening helps ensure that each tenant meets financial and behavioral expectations. This step supports stable occupancy and reduces turnover, which is critical for any landlord managing property in Menifee, CA. Property Management Experts note that consistent tenant screening also helps maintain the long-term value of rental properties.

Once tenants are placed, the article outlines how a property manager becomes the main point of contact. Property management services include responding to tenant concerns, handling communication, and enforcing leases. By managing these responsibilities, the property manager allows the landlord to avoid direct disputes and maintain professional distance.

The article emphasizes that lease enforcement is essential to protecting both the property and the agreement. Property managers monitor compliance with lease terms and address violations when necessary. This structured approach helps landlords in Menifee, CA, maintain order and consistency across their rental properties.

Maintenance is another major focus of property management services. The article explains that property managers coordinate maintenance and oversee property repairs to keep homes safe and functional. While they may not perform repairs themselves, they manage vendors, schedule work, and respond to urgent issues quickly.

The article notes that timely maintenance and property repairs prevent small issues from becoming larger and more expensive problems. This proactive approach supports tenant satisfaction while preserving the property’s condition. Property Management Experts highlight that consistent maintenance planning is a key benefit for any landlord.

Beyond daily operations, the HelloNation article describes the administrative side of property management services. A property manager prepares leases, maintains records, and ensures compliance with local and state regulations in Menifee, CA. This includes staying informed about legal requirements that affect landlords and rental properties.

Financial oversight is also part of the role. The article explains that property managers handle rent collection, manage deposits, and provide regular financial reporting. These services give landlords a clear understanding of property performance without requiring constant involvement.

For landlords who own multiple properties or live outside Menifee, CA, the article highlights the value of professional property management services. A property manager helps streamline operations, coordinate maintenance, and ensure that lease enforcement and tenant screening are handled consistently. This reduces stress while improving efficiency.

The article concludes that understanding the full role of a property manager helps landlords make informed decisions about their level of involvement. With responsibilities that include tenant screening, maintenance, lease enforcement, and property repairs, property management services offer a comprehensive solution for effectively managing rental properties.

What Do Property Managers Actually Do for Landlords in Menifee features insights from Karen Nolan, Property Management Experts of Menifee, California, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative “edvertising” approach that blends educational content with storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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