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Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a successful national brand? At Utah Business, we publish our weekly Founders 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.

When you register for your free ticket, you will have the opportunity to submit a question for the founder to answer in front of the live audience. Seating is limited to 140, so reserve your ticket today.

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McKenzie King Bauer

Co-founder and Chief Impact Officer of Thread Wallets

In 2015 my husband Colby and I founded Thread Wallets, a business that sells carry accessories online and in retail locations throughout the USA. Based in Provo, Utah our goal is to empower individuals to ‘carry on’ through both the products we sell and the lifestyle we promote. Since the early days, I gravitated toward the marketing aspects of our business and ran as the CMO until the spring of 2021 when I stepped back to pursue personal projects to focus on our family. In the years that I was CMO, Thread was ranked one of the fastest growing companies in Utah and appeared twice on the INC. 500.I believe in the power of surrounding yourself with smart and talented people who are dedicated to creating and building. I love helping others achieve success for themselves and I feel passionate about helping them find the same freedom and joy I have found in my entrepreneurial and creative pursuits.I’m a fearless advocate for women’s equality and bettering the lives of minority individuals around the state of Utah.

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MARCH 24th, 8:30 AM @ KILN SLC

26 S. Rio Grande Street, Ste 2072
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

8:30 AM: Registration, Networking & Light Breakfast

9:00 AM: Program Begins

10:00 AM: Event Conclusion

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Tickets are free but seating is limited to 140, so reserve your ticket today.

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Davis Smith

Founder & CEO @ Cotopaxi

Davis Smith is the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor and active lifestyle brand with a humanitarian mission. Cotopaxi is backed by Bain Capital and assisted 1.3 million people living in poverty in 2021. He is a member of the United Nations Foundation’s “Global Leadership Council”, was Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s “CEO of the Year”, and previously started Brazil’s “Startup of the Year.” Davis holds an MBA from the Wharton School, an MA from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA from Brigham Young University. Davis is an adventurer who has floated the Amazon on a self-made raft, kayaked from Cuba to Florida, and explored North Korea. Davis currently lives in Salt Lake City with his wife Asialene and their four children.

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April 21st, 2023 @ KILN SLC

26 S. Rio Grande Street, Ste 2072
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

8:30 AM: Registration, Networking & Light Breakfast

9:00 AM: Program Begins

10:00 AM: Event Conclusion

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Tickets are free but seating is limited to 140, so reserve your ticket today.

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Tunisha Brown

Founder & Editor & Chief @ Impact Magazine

Seeing the need in her community for positive imagery, Tunisha C. Brown, began the journey of bringing forth IMPACT Magazine. IMPACT Magazine is a lifestyle print and digital publication. IMPACT’s mission is to empower, encourage, and to educate readers through the power of images and words.

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May 19th, 2023 @ KILN SLC

26 S. Rio Grande Street, Ste 2072
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Our life’s work is focused on building enriching environments and communities to improve individual potential. Kiln is a culmination of a decade-long global journey to do just that. We hope you find a home in our spaces.

— Arian Lewis & Leigh Radford, Kiln Founders