Many heroes go unsung, but rarely does a legend go unsung. Nevertheless, such is the case with Nolan Bushnell. A Utah native, Bushnell has been credited by Newsweek Magazine as one of the “50 Men Who Changed America” for his role in launching the video game industry with the founding of Atari in 1972. One would think his name would be more known to the average Utahn. Born … [Read more...]
The Silicon Slope of Utah Valley
Anyone considering a career in the tech industry needs look no further than Utah Valley. The area has seen a boom in technology companies, and many bigwigs from the West Coast are starting to take notice. In such a seemingly low-key state, just how has this peaceful mountain valley managed to warrant the nickname “Silicon Slopes?” “It definitely takes more than just an … [Read more...]
Taking Over: Utah Millenials in the Workplace
The Millennial generation operates on a different wavelength. Though an official birth year is debateable, anyone born in the 1980s and ‘90s is a “Millennial.” The Internet, smartphones and social media have changed the way Millennials communicate as well as the way businesses operate. Millennials embrace a new approach to starting and running a business. Aaron Zundell of … [Read more...]