19 episodes
The 4th Node Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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4.9 • 32 Ratings
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The 4th Node is a podcast that explores the history of technology and business in Utah by discussing some of the most well-known (and most unknown) events and businesses in the state’s history. While many have heard bits and pieces about these topics, many don’t know the stories that shaped the state and business community into what it is today. Starting with ARPA and the University of Utah becoming the 4th node of the internet to early powerhouses like WordPerfect and Novell to today’s modern SaaS companies. The 4th Node Podcast brings historic topics and prominent figures in business and technology together to tell these stories.
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Gavin Christensen
In this episode of 4th Node, we're thrilled to have Gavin Christensen on board! Gavin delves into his journey, sharing insights from his time at vSpring Capital and his pivotal role in founding Kickstart, the region's first seed-stage VC. Tune in to discover the fascinating story behind his ventures and the insights he gained along the way!
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Greg Butterfield
Greg Butterfield joins the podcast to share his unique perspective on the beginning and evolution of Silicon Slopes as it mirrored his dynamic career starting from Word Perfect and Novell and moving to more recent companies like Vivint Solar, and Lumio.
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Todd Pedersen
Todd Pedersen, the ultimate storyteller, joins the pod to discuss his early beginnings in Idaho, his path to entrepreneurship, and the founding of what would become Vivint, Inc.
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Paul Allen
Paul Allen joins to discuss his journey founding multiple successful companies including Ancestry.com. He shares the brilliant concept of public domain usage that he's employed throughout his career across different companies.
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Susan Petersen
Susan Petersen, the CEO of Freshly Picked, shares insights into the journey of launching one of Utah's first direct-to-consumer businesses. She delves into her unique experiences, from gaining an understanding of the benefits of gifting merchandise from Kourtney Kardashian to navigating the challenges of being a female entrepreneur. Since the recording, Susan has resumed the role of CEO at Freshly Picked, adding another exciting chapter to her entrepreneurial story.
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Jeremy Andrus
Jeremy Andrus joins the podcast to discuss his path to entrepreneurship and pioneering two large consumer brands in Utah—SkullCandy and Traeger.
Customer Reviews
Great podcast!
Fun to hear all the Utah tech stories
Very interesting, but only half the story
This podcast is great at telling the stories of the leaders, sales and funding people. But overlooks the contributions of hundreds of developers who labored for years to make products a reality. Only Alan Ashton acknowledged that this isn’t all about money and marketing. There are engineers who really care about making good products and get ignored by the deal makers.
Where and when Silicon Slopes began….
I’ve heard some of these stories at a high-level, but I love the detail. I’m excited for the episodes in the future. Keep them coming!