November 2025
How Kevin Jessop Helped Build Utah’s Business Network
For Kevin Jessop, outgoing president of MountainWest Capital Network, leadership has always been rooted in service, consistency, and connection.
October 2025
How Crystalee Beck Built a Life-First Business That Empowers Women
For Crystalee Beck, founder and CEO of Comma Copywriters, entrepreneurship began with a powerful “why”—the desire to be fully present for her growing family.
MountainWest Capital Network Recognizes Nectar as Fastest Growing Company on 2025 Utah 100 List
Utah 100 highlights healthcare, AI and construction sector growth as state's business landscape continues to thrive
From Bootstrapping to Breakthroughs: Earl Foote on Grit, Growth, and Giving Back
Earl Foote, founder and CEO of Nexus IT has been shaping Utah’s tech landscape with a people-first approach to business, building one of the region’s leading IT and cybersecurity firms.
September 2025
The Human Side of Maximizing a Founder Exit: An Inside Look with Garit Lawson, Managing Partner of Forbes Partners
Garit Lawson, Managing Director at Forbes Partners, shares two decades of M&A experience working with founder-led and family-owned companies.
How Hayden Wadsworth Built HydroJug Into a Hydration Phenomenon
When Hayden Wadsworth co-founded HydroJug, the idea was simple: help people drink more water. But what began as a side project in Ogden, Utah, grew into a viral consumer brand that’s redefining hydration worldwide.