Fireside Chat: Building Utah’s Startup Future with Trent Mano

Join us for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Trent Mano—GP and co-founder of Convoi Ventures and the force behind Utah Tech Week.

Trent has built his career at the intersection of venture capital and community. At Convoi, he’s on a mission to find and fund Utah’s next breakout startups at the earliest stage. Through Utah Tech Week, he’s helped shape one of the largest grassroots startup festivals in the country, rallying 15,000+ attendees around the energy of Utah’s growing tech scene.

In this conversation, we’ll explore:

• What makes Utah a powerhouse for startups and how Convoi is fueling the ecosystem
• What early-stage investors actually look for—and common mistakes founders make
• Lessons from scaling Utah Tech Week and fostering a thriving founder network

Whether you're a founder, investor, or just curious about Utah’s startup scene, this is a rare chance to hear from someone deeply embedded in both funding and community-building.