Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a successful national brand? At Utah Business, we publish our weekly Founder Series on someone from Utah who has created a brand so special that it has captivated people all over the nation.
We want to bring their stories to life right off the pages of our magazine. Join us for our monthly Founder Fridays where we will interview one founder a month in an intimate setting. You’ll hear directly from them what their experience has been like, what they loved, what they would change, and what they want to accomplish next.
Tickets are free, but seating is limited to 140, so reserve your ticket today.

Join us in August for...
Ryan Porter
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, President Ryan Porter was one of the original founders of LVT. Porter saw a need for remote surveillance at residential construction sites. Under Porter’s leadership, LVT has grown to hundreds of employees and has clients across public and private industries, including retail, law enforcement, government, critical infrastructure, and construction. Originally from Southern California, Porter came to Utah to study finance at Utah Valley State College, he worked in finance for eight years until he founded LVT. Porter enjoys the outdoors and loves snowmobiling, boating, and building LVT. He and his wife have four children and live in Provo, Utah.
Program
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM: Registration, Networking & Light Breakfast
- 10:00 AM: Program Begins
- 11:00 AM: Event Conclusion