Founder Series

After accumulating $1 million in medical bills, Nathan Udy founded Planstin Administration to help make healthcare more affordable.
How Peter Murray, founder of Stardust Sustainables, used his landscaping career to take on plastic bag consumption.
And simplified the previously cumbersome location scouting process between media teams and homeowners.
And rapidly sold more than 450 franchise locations across North America due to a community-driven model that allows pickleball fans to play year-round without weather constraints or wait times.
And provided coverage for underserved, high-risk markets like startups and small businesses, empowering over 1 million small business owners by integrating innovative online distribution models and advancing tech solutions to simplify tax compliance.
And addressed the lack of customizable planners in the market while balancing work-life priorities as a company primarily run by moms.
And established a scalable waste-to-energy model that not only aids in addressing the environmental challenge of asphalt shingle waste but also sets a blueprint for the oil industry to adopt greener practices.
And created an on-demand moving app that secured partnerships with major retailers like Costco, making same-day delivery accessible and affordable across the United States.
And transformed a small flower shop into a Salt Lake City institution, establishing Orchid Dynasty as a pioneer in Utah’s floral industry.
And successfully transitioned from an 18-year career gap as a stay-at-home mom to helping mothers re-enter the workforce through practical skills, mentorship and confidence-building resources.
And established one of Utah’s first bean-to-bar chocolate companies, securing partnerships with major retailers like Whole Foods and Harmons while maintaining a commitment to quality.
And transformed her personal experience with financial hardship into a text-based payment platform that revolutionizes bill collection.
And created the $73 billion “demo automation” category while serving more than half of the world’s top 30 enterprise software companies.
And helped open one of the first ramen establishments in Salt Lake Valley, successfully expanding it to multiple locations and becoming established as an enduring presence in Utah’s dining scene.
And evolved a simple spreadsheet into a revolutionary software company that introduced the concept of “spendfulness,” helping hundreds of thousands of people align their spending with their values.
And transformed her passion for interior design into a thriving business, leveraging her innate creativity and skills to create a distinct brand presence in the competitive Park City market.
And revolutionized year-round golf training through its indoor facilities and player development model, making a significant impact on youth athletes and the broader golf community.
And transformed his early passion for coding into a successful, bootstrapped company that revolutionized address validation services.
And revolutionized point-of-sale financing by providing rapid credit decisions to underserved consumers.
And positioned the company as a leading authority in premium leather goods and footwear.