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Founders, Investors & Operators
Hosted by Chase Hudson · EN
Founders, Investors & Operators features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who share their insights, hard-earned lessons, and strategies for success. Whether you're building a company, funding the next big idea, or leading operations at a startup, this is your go-to resource for real-world advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert perspectives.
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076 | Steve Zolman | CEO of SafeStreets
Nov 12, 202401:05:36Tap to summarizeSteve Zolman is the CEO of SafeStreets, a nationwide ADT Security Authorized Provider with 300 trained consultants covering more than 90 percent of the United States. Steve has enjoyed a successful career in the security industry. He founded Pinnacle Security in 1998 and later merged with a company called Homeland Protection. By 2013 Pinnacle had secured more than 500,000 homes and was purchased by Protection One. Thereafter Steve served as CRO of EVO Alarm, a Top 10 ADT authorized dealership. In addition, Steve and his wife Annie are the founders of Tiny Hero, a charitable organization with a mission to help congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) families find the best care, a supportive community, and a hope-filled future.
Transcribe →075 | Steve Price | Founder of Price Real Estate
Oct 15, 202401:05:41Tap to summarizeSteve Price is the founder of Price Real Estate, a fully-integrated commercial real estate company with properties ranging from undeveloped “shovel ready” parcels of land to master-planned business parks. Founded in 2002, The Price Portfolio has grown to an institutional grade portfolio of master-planned developments and properties, strategically focused on distribution/warehouse, manufacturing, medical and lifescience, e-commerce, and emerging and related supply chain options.
Transcribe →074 | Marc Chenn | CEO & Co-Founder of SaltStack
Sep 10, 202400:59:42Tap to summarizeMarc Chenn was the Co-founder and Chairman/CEO of SaltStack, a leading provider of cloud and security automation solutions. In October 2020, Marc led SaltStack through a successful acquisition by VMware. Marc was recognized as a top entrepreneur in the State of Utah and was named a Peak 100 Winner by the Utah Venture Entrepreneur Forum. Prior to SaltStack Marc worked with FinTech SaaS provider Compliance11 and prior to that Marc enjoyed a career in finance with Morgan Stanley in the investment management division.Marc currently serves on the Board of Silicon Slopes and is passionate about sharing his journey as an entrepreneur, and enjoys advising other entrepreneurs and startups as a Board Member and Advisor. Marc holds an MBA in finance and an undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University where he was an All-American High Jumper.
Transcribe →073 | Nick Greer | Co-Founder of Built Bar / Built Brands
Aug 20, 202400:48:34Tap to summarizeNick Greer is the co-founder and CEO of Built Protein Bar and Brands, which is on a mission to build the best tasting protein bar on the planet. Built has become a favorite on-the-go snack due to its exceptional nutritional profile, optimized BUILT Protein™, and a vast array of mouthwatering flavors. Prior to Built, Nick founded One on One Marketing, a technology and marketing company which was later acquired by a private equity company. Additionally, Nick co-founded Skipio, which provides sales automation software for local businesses to enhance their sales and retention activities. Nick and his wife, Deborah, also created the Five12 Foundation that feeds thousands of children in his community every week.
Transcribe →072 | Cole Painter | Founder of New Primitive Saunas
Jul 30, 202400:51:19Tap to summarizeCole Painter is the founder of New Primitive, a company that specializes in premium outdoor sauna and cold plunge kits. Prior to New Primitive, Cole had a successful career in the door-to-door sales industry.
Transcribe →071 | Blake Modersitzki | Managing Partner at Pelion Venture Partners
Jun 17, 202400:57:01Tap to summarizeBlake Modersitzki is a managing partner at Pelion Venture Partners. He has served on several public and privately held company boards. He was managing director of Novell Ventures and vice president of corporate development for Novell. Blake previously held global sales and marketing positions at WordPerfect. He earned his bachelor's degree in economics from BYU.
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