On November 17, 2025, Utah Business held its third-annual Utah Business Forward conference in downtown Salt Lake City. At this one-day event, dozens of the best business minds in Utah gathered to share their knowledge in various industries, from product development and manufacturing to finance and entrepreneurship. Through panel discussions, breakaway sessions, and keynote speeches, these top business achievers shared strategies that help fuel Utah’s economy.
In this special Utah Business podcast, recorded live at the event, Utah Governor Spencer Cox moderates a conversation between two influential leaders, Brigham Young University President C. Shane Reese and University of Utah President Taylor Randall.
These accomplished presidents dive into the art of being productive rivals, embracing their competitive relationship while discovering innovative ways to collaborate. With insights on how businesses can learn from their approach to rivalries by valuing collaboration over division and finding ways to bridge gaps for shared success.
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This episode was produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.