Founder Series

Learn how Sheridan Mordue’s unique approach to business — focusing on instinct, adaptability and community — fostered Hip & Humble’s success and expansion into new markets and airports.
Almost two decades ago, Liz Edmunds wrote The Food Nanny cookbook to keep her family afloat. Today, with social media and hard work, her daughter, Lizi Heaps, is redefining the brand to fit a modern audience, all while staying true to its heart.
GenAIPI rapidly achieved success, driven by a mission to equip business owners with the knowledge and tools to thrive in a world increasingly influenced by AI.
What began as a teenage idea became a fast-growing brand, and a case study in building both high-performing and environmentally responsible products.
Founder Pedro Bautista is betting Utah is ready for padel, opening a Davis County location designed to turn a fast-growing global sport into a local community hub.
Co-founders Dan Cooney and Mike Barney built their boutique fitness and cycling studio on the promise of something better. Almost 2,000 rides later, they are still delivering.
How Amy and Eric Lund turned a confectionery side hustle into a brick-and-mortar location with lines around the block.
How Utah-based Bridle Up Hope helps women and girls find hope, resilience and confidence in their lowest moments.
When Heidi Neville toured Prime IV for the first time, she knew she wanted to own the first franchised location. A few years later, she did just that.
How Kristen Kenney and Greg Galloway overcame industry shutdowns to expand and foster a supportive Lagree community in Utah.
By focusing on ultra-pure water technology and rapid response, Water Specialties thrives where national competitors can’t.
How Feinberg Ltd. turned custom embroidery into must-have experiences for companies like Crocs, Gozney and Ballerina Farm.
CEO Chris Muhlestein turned Flights From Home into a regional service helping non-frequent travelers access adventures.
Inside the growth strategy that helped Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid increase sales by 50 percent in just three years.
How chefs Aubrey and Marco Niccoli pivoted from private catering to create a unique condiment in a sea of single-purpose spices.
From a small Salt Lake City lab to a worldwide authority in medical device and pharmaceutical testing, Nelson Labs’ 40-year journey shows how one Utah company quietly helps protect patients around the globe.
With Spylt, Josh Mendenhall’s caffeinated chocolate milk company, he’s on a quest to get more cans in hands.
The white-glove ski delivery service brings everything you need for your ski trip to your doorstep.
DPS remains one of America’s last premium ski manufacturers. The loyalty of its cult following continues to buck convention 20 years later.
She transforms Utah mansions into Hogwarts, throws parties featuring Post Malone, and plans baby showers featured on Hulu shows. Bates lives her dream career by making Pinterest boards come to life.