Utah Tech University’s Atwood Innovation Plaza and the Nucleus Institute are hosting the Boost conference to provide entrepreneurial advice to students and community members, according to a September 25 report. The event is scheduled for Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Zion Room, located on the 5th floor of the Holland Centennial Commons.
The event features a speaker series from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. including Swig founder Nicole Robison, Zonos founder and CEO Clint Reid, Intergalactic CEO Brian McCann, and Paparazzi co-founder Misty Kirby. The afternoon session will consist of mentoring sessions with more than 20 local business founders from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Aaron Davis, executive director of Utah Tech’s Atwood Innovation Plaza, said the mentorship and networking available at the event can change the trajectory of a business. He stated that a single conversation with the right founder can save someone years of trial and error and noted that the plaza provides resources, mentors, and space for long-term building.
Boost is part of the Nucleus Institute’s effort to ensure founders across Utah have access to the knowledge, capital, and people that move companies forward. The institute uses a strategic framework to drive statewide innovation through academic, industry, and government collaboration.
The conference aligns with Utah Tech University’s approach of active learning and active life, emphasizing hands-on learning and career preparation. While housed at the university, the Atwood Innovation Plaza serves entrepreneurs and residents from Washington, Kane, Iron, and Sevier counties. Further information and the full schedule can be found at www.nucleusutah.org/boost.
