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Jackson Talley: The 19-Year-Old Mapping Political Influence techbuzznews.com/jackson-talley… Founder of Ping the People (Salt Lake City, UT), has launched a startup that turns fragmented lobbying data into a searchable platform used by candidates and lobbyists.

Vector and SR2 Defense Launch Local Manufacturing of U.S. Attritable Systems in Saudi Arabia techbuzznews.com/vector-and-sr2…

Making Health Monitoring Simple: SheTech Interns Interview Mou Nandi techbuzznews.com/shetech-intern…

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Where Aerospace Meets the Orchestra: Utah Symphony and @47G_Utah Take Innovation to the Stage techbuzznews.com/where-aerospac… Utah Symphony’s partnership with 47G blends orchestral performance with aerospace innovation, using Carmina Burana (April 10 and 11) to connect culture, technology, and community while opening a window into Utah’s rapidly growing deep tech ecosystem.

SageCreek Executive Briefing Reveals How AI Drives Measurable Results techbuzznews.com/sagecreek-how-… SageCreek’s March 10 AI briefing at Pelion explored how organizations can achieve measurable AI impact through workflow redesign, integrated data, and operational alignment. Speakers Matt Smith and Bob Bodily shared practical case studies, strategies, and lessons for executive adoption.

Lessons from the Front Lines: Leaders Share Insights at the 2026 Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit techbuzznews.com/opening-panel-…

FMSI and Appli Link Branch Operations Software with AI Financial Calculators techbuzznews.com/fmsi-and-appli… FMSI (Cottonwood Heights, UT) and Appli (Salt Lake City, UT) have partnered to connect branch operations software with AI-powered financial calculators, giving credit unions more visibility, helping branch teams turn scheduled visits into more productive financial conversations.

Spotter Global’s GAX500-3D Radar Delivers Rapid, Precise Defense Against Drone Swarms techbuzznews.com/spotter-global… Spotter Global has unveiled the GAX500‑3D radar combining Compact Holographic 3D technology, rapid 18 Hz volumetric scanning, low-power operation, and modular deployment with NetworkedIO software.

UVU to Host Groundbreaking AI and Papyrology Conference Unlocking Ancient Herculaneum Scrolls techbuzznews.com/uvu-ai-papyrol… The Herculaneum Papyri and AI Conference at Utah Valley University explores groundbreaking interdisciplinary research using artificial intelligence to virtually unroll and decipher ancient Herculaneum scrolls, fostering collaboration across papyrology, classics, computer science, and archaeology.

4StudentLives Raises $600K From Startup Ignition to Build Early-Warning System for School Safety techbuzznews.com/4studentlives-… 4StudentLives (St. George, UT) has raised $600K from Startup Ignition to digitize threat assessments, helping K–12 schools prevent violence and provide early intervention for at-risk students.

Top 20 Teams Advance in 2026 Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge techbuzznews.com/top-20-teams-a… The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute announced the top 20 teams advancing in the 2026 Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, where student startups statewide will compete for $75,000 in prizes.

Rasa Legal Raises $5 Million to Scale Technology Helping Americans Clear Criminal Records and Reenter the Workforce techbuzznews.com/rasa-legal-rai… Rasa Legal raises $5 million to expand its technology platform helping Americans clear criminal records. Founded by Noella Sudbury, the company uses AI and legal expertise to unlock workforce access, reduce barriers, and scale nationally.

Where will the future with eVTOLs take us in Utah? youtu.be/mKDOm1BjLEU?si…

Utah Leads the Charge in Electric Air Mobility with FAA-Backed uFLY Initiative techbuzznews.com/utah-leads-the… Utah, led by @47G_Utah and @UtahDOT, joins the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program with the uFLY initiative, advancing Advanced Air Mobility across five states to demonstrate electric aircraft for people, cargo, and sustainable transportation.

LVT Launches GuardGate: Rapid-Deploy Security Barrier with Real-Time Data Capture for High-Risk Commercial Sites techbuzznews.com/lvt-launches-g…

University of Utah Partners with Sandbox Startup Accelerator techbuzznews.com/uofu-partners-… University of Utah students can now launch real software startups while earning credit through Sandbox, a hands-on, interdisciplinary program that combines entrepreneurship, computer science, and structured, build-first execution starting Fall 2026.

Vector Unveils Hammer F1, a Ten-inch Foldable Quadcopter techbuzznews.com/vector-unveils… Vector (Bluffdale, UT) unveils the Hammer F1, a foldable 10-inch quadcopter designed by warfighters for warfighters. NDAA-compliant and modular, it integrates ISR, precision strike, and rapid-deployment capability, delivering situational awareness and tactical flexibility across modern battlefields.

AbilityArc Targets the Soft Skills Gap in Tech Education techbuzznews.com/abilityarc-tar… Founded in 2025, AbilityArc (Orem, UT) embeds durable skills training into technical education, and uses AI-driven simulations to strengthen communication, critical thinking, and workplace readiness as employers increasingly prioritize human capabilities alongside tech training and certifications.

Actionable Search Tactics at BYU's 2026 SMB | ETA Conference: Lessons from Active Searchers techbuzznews.com/actionable-sea… At BYU’s 2026 SMB | ETA Conference, a panel moderated by Abe Bedard explored actionable search tactics, covering deal sourcing, broker relationships, risk management, and strategies for successful small business acquisitions.