What Silicon Slopes does

Silicon Slopes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Lehi, Utah, that operates as the central convening body for Utah's startup and technology ecosystem. The organization is governed by Utah founders and leaders and runs a multi-product platform centered on the Community Hub—a digital community platform (built on Circle.so) offering posts, livestreams, events, jobs board, marketplace, mentorship, founder matching, pitch hub, internships, and AI-powered personalized content recommendations, delivered via web and native iOS/Android applications. Silicon Slopes layers programming on top of this platform: a free Start School entrepreneurship program (built in partnership with Mountain America Credit Union, offering mentorship from the invitation-only Founder Circle of $100M+ company CEOs), a $95/year Insider membership (bundling wireless savings, event tickets, dinner clubs, and private community access), major annual events including SUMMIT (drawing 20,000+ attendees), STACKED Summit (AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, data), StartFEST (startup festival), and the Hall of Fame Awards gala, plus a separate 501(c)(6) Silicon Slopes Chamber providing policy advocacy for Utah tech companies. Revenue is generated through event ticket sales ($50-$2,400 tiers), corporate sponsorships across the event portfolio, Insider membership subscriptions, and strategic partnerships, with StartFEST ticket proceeds funding Start School. The organization acquired the Utah Technology Council in 2019 and Deseret Business Watch in 2021, and operates 13+ regional chapters across Utah.

Name

Silicon Slopes

Legal name

Silicon Slopes

Website

https://siliconslopes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Silicon Slopes is a Utah-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a digital community platform and a portfolio of flagship tech events (SUMMIT, StartFEST, STACKED) that connect, educate, and advocate for the state's startup, founder, and technology ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Technology Community and Ecosystem Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Tech community networking
• Startup ecosystem support
• Entrepreneurship education programs
• Founder mentorship networks
• Tech industry advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

American Fork

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Silicon Slopes Insider membership at $95 annually provides exclusive benefits including wireless rates, event tickets, newsletter, and private community access. Revenue is recurring from individual members.
2. Event Ticket Sales: SUMMIT and StartFEST events generate revenue through ticket sales ranging from $50 (StartFEST) to $249-$2,400 (SUMMIT). These events also create sponsorship opportunities.
3. Sponsorships: SUMMIT sponsorships provide brand presence across keynotes, sessions, and programming to access 30,000+ founders, executives, and investors. Sponsorships are sold at various tiers.
4. Start School Partnership Funding: Event ticket sales ($50 StartFEST tickets) directly fund Start School entrepreneurship program. Every dollar from StartFEST goes to funding the free entrepreneurship program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Silicon Slopes is a nonprofit organization that operates a multi-product ecosystem platform connecting Utah's tech community through a Community Hub (web and mobile) featuring posts, livestreams, events, jobs board, marketplace, mentorship, founder matching, and AI-powered personalized content. The organization layers this platform with paid Insider membership ($95/year), the invitation-only Founder Circle for CEOs of $100M+ companies, the free Start School entrepreneurship program, major annual events (SUMMIT, STACKED, StartFEST, Hall of Fame), and the Silicon Slopes Chamber providing policy advocacy for Utah tech companies.

Product overview

Silicon Slopes is a nonprofit organization that operates as a multi-product platform for Utah's tech and startup community. The core offering is the Community Hub—a cloud-based platform built on Circle.so that connects the entire Silicon Slopes ecosystem through posts, livestreams, events, jobs, marketplace, mentorship, and AI-powered recommendations. The organization offers premium membership programs (Insider at $95/year and Founder Circle for $100M+ companies), hosts major annual events (SUMMIT, STACKED, StartFEST, Hall of Fame Awards), runs the free entrepreneurship program Start School, provides Chamber advocacy services, and facilitates regional and interest-based Chapters. The product portfolio includes community services (Jobs Board, Marketplace, Internships, Mentorship, Founder Matching, Pitch Hub) and content offerings (Livestreams, Podcast Library). The platform powers a statewide movement that unites Utah entrepreneurs, business leaders, and changemakers through community, advocacy, and experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Start School: Free entrepreneurship program for Utah founders with mentorship and educational resources
• Founder Circle
• SUMMIT
• STACKED
• StartFEST
• Hall of Fame
• Slopes Cup
• Silicon Slopes Chamber

Products and services

• Silicon Slopes Community Hub A world-class community platform connecting Utah's tech ecosystem through posts, livestreams, events, jobs board, marketplace, mentorship, founder matching, pitch hub, and AI-powered personalized content recommendations. Available on web and native iOS/Android mobile applications, accessible to verified community members.
• Silicon Slopes Insider Premium membership program offering Silicon Slopes Wireless (private T-Mobile rates via Previ), Insider Dinner Club events, tickets to StartFEST and STACKED Summit, weekly newsletter, and private community access. Priced at $95 annually and targeted at individual members seeking exclusive benefits.
• Start School Free entrepreneurship program featuring Start Squads (small accountability groups), mentorship from Founder Circle members, weekly CEO sessions, online courses, and resources for building sustainable businesses. No tuition, no equity taken, no hidden fees. Built in partnership with Mountain America Credit Union.
• SUMMIT Utah's largest tech event and one of the largest technology conferences in the country, drawing 20,000-30,000+ founders, executives, and investors annually. Features world-class speakers and sessions on AI, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Ticket tiers range from $249 to $2,400.
• STACKED Utah's premier event on AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, and data analytics delivering practical, real-world insights on navigating the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Includes six tracks: AI, Cybersecurity, Data, Systems, Builders, and SaaS.
• StartFEST Utah's original startup festival bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, founders, and operators for two days of learning and connection. Features six tracks: AI, Funding, Self-Leadership, Marketing, Sales, and Operations. Tickets priced at $50 with lunch included both days; all proceeds fund Start School.
• Hall of Fame & Awards Annual awards gala recognizing diverse companies and entrepreneurs in Utah's tech community. Includes individual awards (CEO, CMO, CTO, COO, CFO, CPO) and company awards (Marketing, Health and Wellness, Software, Services, Startup, Community Champion, Company Culture, Ecommerce). Originally launched by Utah Technology Council in 1999.
• Founder Circle Invitation-only community for Utah's most accomplished founders and CEOs of $100M+ valuation companies. Features quarterly Founder Summits, intimate dinners, expert roundtables, and confidential peer dialogue. Membership requires company valuation of $100M+.
• Silicon Slopes Chamber 501(c)(6) nonprofit chamber of commerce dedicated to fostering growth, collaboration, and advocacy for Utah's tech ecosystem. Provides policy representation, exclusive monthly leadership lunches, and public policy committee engagement for member companies.
• Marketplace Platform where Silicon Slopes members can buy and sell products and services within the verified tech community. Categories include Professional Services, Technical Services, Products & Software, and Workspace & Events.
• Silicon Slopes Chapters Free communities organized around shared interests, industries, and regions across Utah. Includes Community Chapters (Agile, AI, Angels, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, EdTech, FinTech, HealthTech, etc.) and Regional Chapters (Cedar City, Davis County, Lehi, Logan, Ogden, Park City, Provo, Salt Lake City, Sandy/Draper, St. George, Tooele County, Vernal).
• Jobs Board Platform connecting Utah's brightest tech talent with companies building the future. Companies can post jobs and find talent within the verified tech community.
• Internships Program connecting Silicon Slopes companies with next generation talent. Internship opportunities are posted and discovered within the verified tech community.
• Slopes Cup Competition organized by Silicon Slopes for the Utah tech community.

Quantifiable outcome

• SUMMIT 2026 supported Utah's $6.1 billion visitor economy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OneMetacoreTechnology or Integration · 2 February 2026OneMeta will provide AI-powered real-time multilingual translation services at SUMMIT 2026 using its VerbumOnSite platform. Services include near-instantaneous translation in approximately 200 milliseconds across six languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, German, Tongan, Ukrainian) with claimed accuracy rates of 92-95%. This marks the first time real-time multilingual services will be offered at a Silicon Slopes SUMMIT.
• FullcastminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 August 2025Fullcast, a Go-to-Market planning and execution platform, is presenting GTM Live event at Silicon Slopes on August 28, featuring keynotes and panels from industry executives on building and executing GTM strategies.
• Visit Salt LakecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025Silicon Slopes and Visit Salt Lake co-host SUMMIT, combining the 10th Annual Silicon Slopes Summit with the 3rd Annual Salt Lake Winter Roundup into a citywide four-day festival spanning tech, multimedia, sports, culinary, arts, and culture. The combined event supports Utah's visitor economy.
• PluralsightminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Utah Tech University formed a partnership with Pluralsight to provide technology workforce development training to its students, faculty, and staff, supporting collaboration with Utah's tech sector including Silicon Slopes ecosystem.
• Mountain America Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMountain America Credit Union is the Official Bank of Start School, providing business checking accounts and dedicated business advisors for all Start School entrepreneurs. Mountain America is the #1 SBA lending credit union in the United States for the last 20 consecutive years and #1 credit union for business deposits.
• Utah Technology CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Utah Technology Council, which has served Utah's tech ecosystem since 1991, was acquired by Silicon Slopes in 2019. The Council's legacy continues through the Silicon Slopes Chamber, carrying forward decades of advocacy and community building.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Techstars: Global startup accelerator and community organization that supports early-stage founders through mentorship, programming, and events. Operates a similar community-led model with a comparable mix of fellowships, summits, and ecosystem-building programs targeting the same entrepreneur audience.
• 1871: Chicago-based nonprofit tech hub and coworking space that supports the local tech ecosystem through community programming, mentorship, and events. Operates a comparable nonprofit, community-led model in a single regional tech hub, very similar in structure to Silicon Slopes' Utah focus.
• TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs): Global nonprofit organization fostering entrepreneurship through local chapters, mentorship, and networking events. Uses a regional chapter model with chapters, executive networks, and educational programming similar to Silicon Slopes' chapters and Founder Circle.
• Venture For America: Nonprofit organization that supports entrepreneurship and economic development through fellowship programs, training, and community events. Operates a similar nonprofit, mission-driven model with summits, mentorship, and a regional focus targeting founders and talent.
• Mass Challenge: Global nonprofit startup accelerator that runs cohort programs, mentorship networks, and partner events. Comparable as a nonprofit ecosystem builder with comparable programming around founders, mentorship, and corporate partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Web Summit: One of the largest global tech conferences, drawing tens of thousands of founders, executives, and investors. Comparable to SUMMIT's flagship role but at a much larger, international scale; competing for the same speaker and sponsor budgets.
• SXSW: Major annual conference and festival combining tech, music, film, and culture. Comparable to the combined SUMMIT + Salt Lake Winter Roundup model in fusing tech with broader cultural programming at a much larger international scale.

Regional players

• Tech:NYC: New York-based nonprofit tech industry association that advocates for the tech sector and runs community programming. Operates a comparable nonprofit, region-focused advocacy and community model, but in the New York City market.
• Cintrifuse: Cincinnati-based nonprofit startup ecosystem builder that operates community programs, events, and partnerships. Similar nonprofit, regional tech ecosystem model with comparable community-building mission serving a different geography.

Emerging players

• Startup Junkie: Startup consulting and community organization that supports founders through events, podcasts, and programming. Operates a comparable community-led, content-driven model serving founders, though with a more consultancy-style service layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes
• Xx.com/siliconslopes
• Facebookfacebook.com/SiliconSlopes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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