Kaysville Speed Pitching Event

• Posted by Steve Spencer

Article posted on Oct 26

This week I had the distinct pleasure of attending my second Speed Pitching Event put on by Funding Universe.  This month’s event was held in Kaysville, and focussed on what is going on in our sister cities to the north. Now, you might think me a bad person for saying this, but I haven’t always been the biggest fan of the Ogden area. Well folks… I am having a heaping helping of crow today. It is amazing what is going on up there. the Salomon Center hosts such things as a vertical wind tunnel, and a surf pool! And that’s just the start! Add to that the fact that Salomon is moving their headquearters there, as are several other companies, plus the amazing local companies and ideas. The businesses I saw were not just neat ideas, a huge number of them are very much in synch with capitalizing on the new youth, energy, and unique extreme-sports kind of spirit that is infusing our state just a short drive away.

As for the event itself… should you try to attend if you are an investor or entrepreneur? Let me say this: I saw several people receive EXCELLENT guidance that will surely help them be more successful. I saw several people agree to have followup meetings with interested investors. I saw several investors whose interest really seemed peaked at some of the ideas, and I met a lot of really amazing people. If those things are not of interest to you, then don’t both coming. But if that were the case you’d still be over in front of the TV anyway!

Thanks and massive kudos go out to Blake for the events he puts on, as well as Lindsey, and the many others who help him make it all happen! Keep up the good work!

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