Brett Pinegar, Head Researcher of the Bestselling Book “The Breakthrough Company: How Everyday Companies Become Extraordinary,” to Speak at August 20 Event

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The Utah Technology Council (UTC), Mountainwest Venture Capital Network (MWCN), Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF), and the Wayne Brown Institute (WBI) announced today that Brett Pinegar, author and lead researcher for The New York Times’ bestselling “The Breakthrough Company: How Everyday Companies Become Extraordinary,” will be the keynote speaker at the organizations’ annual joint luncheon event : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. .

Pinegar

led the research team that based the book on a five-year study of more than 7,000 companies. He will speak at Thanksgiving Point on Thursday, August 20, from 11:30-1:30 p.m.

“Utah is an entrepreneurial state,” said Richard Nelson, President and CEO of UTC : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. . “Having Brett Pinegar speak at our luncheon is a rare treat, and we encourage all business executives, entrepreneurs and future leaders to attend. He and his team have done a tremendous amount of research with a wealth of insights to share. We are very lucky to be able to meet and learn from him. It’s an event not to be missed!”

Brett Pinegar is the managing partner of BP STRATEGY : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbps .. , where he advises, facilitates workshops and consults with startups, emerging growth companies, and global enterprises on vision, team, strategy and execution.

Brett has twice served as CEO of a tech company and also worked for more than a decade as a strategy consultant to startups, mid-sized companies and global enterprises. He began his career at the Monitor Group, a global strategy consulting firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Members can register at their respective websites. The cost is $40 for members and $60 for non-members who can register at www.utahtech.org : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. .


About Utah Technology Council

Utah's premier professional association, the Utah Technology Council has become the essential business resource for life science and high-tech companies seeking to achieve greater success. At its core, UTC exists to foster the Growth of the state's more than 5,000 technology companies, ensure Utah develops the highest Quality Workforce in the nation and attract an ever-increasing array of Funding. Members join UTC to share insights with industry peers, counsel with government and academic leaders and receive help from professional service providers and funding resources. To become a member of this "must-join" organization, visit www.utahtechcouncil.org : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. or call 801-568-3500 today.


About MountainWest Capital Network

The MountainWest Capital Network is Utah's first and largest business networking organization devoted to supporting entrepreneurial success by fostering the dynamic flow of information about capital formation and distribution, educating and mentoring excellence, and recognizing and rewarding performance. MWCN accomplishes this through signature activities and events, such as the Utah 100, real-time Deal Flow reporting and recognition, and presentations by industry experts. Reach MWCN at 801-966-1430 or at www.mwcn.org : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. .


About Utah Valley Entrepreneur Forum

The Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF) is a volunteer non-profit support group connecting entrepreneurs to Money, Markets, and Mentors.
Celebrating 20 years of new business success, UVEF empowers individuals to thrive in business through potent education and networking. Its mission is to provide effective tools and create synergy between members and business experts. Some of the benefits of a UVEF membership include.

admission to 12 monthly networking events with captivating keynote speakers and programs, meals are included at all events, exclusive access to group membership directory and discussion board, podcasts and much more.



About Wayne Brown Institute

Formed in 1983, the Wayne Brown Institute (WBI) runs the oldest and most successful non-profit venture accelerator program in the country. Most importantly, WBI's accelerator program helps technical entrepreneurs from every social economic level raise money for their businesses. WBI's network of experienced and knowledgeable mentors has assisted over 580 promising high-tech companies. These alumni companies have raised a combined $1.7 billion in private equity since participating in an Institute accelerator program. Over 30,000 jobs have been created or retained by alumni companies. The Institute annually provides between 1%-2% of all venture quality deal flow in the United States.



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