Ever wondered who's behind the voices connecting you with Utah's most successful entrepreneurs?
Meet Cheri Waldron and Jason Roberts, your hosts for the MountainWest Capital Network Podcast—the gateway to Utah's Winner's Circle. For nearly two decades, Cheri has been the driving force behind MountainWest Capital Network as Executive Director, orchestrating Utah's most prestigious business celebration, the Utah 100. Jason brings 22 years of global business consulting expertise as Managing Director of Protiviti's Salt Lake City office, having grown the local team from 2-3 people to over 70 professionals.
Together, they've created something unprecedented: intimate access to the exclusive Winners’ Circle—that electrifying pre-event gathering where Utah's fastest-growing company CEOs and founders connect before taking the stage. Now, for the first time, they're bringing that same energy and insider access directly to you through candid one-on-one conversations with the business leaders shaping Utah's economy.
What You'll Discover:
• Why Utah earned its reputation as "the startup state" and how collaboration drives unprecedented business success
• The untold stories behind Utah's fastest-growing companies, from garage startups to billion-dollar enterprises
• How MountainWest Capital Network's volunteer-driven model creates authentic connections between industry leaders
• The power of "business forums"—intimate, unscripted conversations that reveal the real challenges behind the highlight reels
• Why early morning inspiration drives the best entrepreneurial ideas and strategic decisions
• How authentic storytelling and vulnerability create deeper connections in business and leadership Behind the Mission: This isn't just another business podcast.
Cheri and Jason are passionate about showcasing Utah's unique collaborative culture where competitors become collaborators, where success is celebrated collectively, and where giving back isn't just encouraged—it's embedded in the business model. Every episode reflects their shared belief that inspiration, motivation, and authentic connection are essential ingredients for entrepreneurial success.Whether you're scaling your first startup, leading a Fortune 500 company, or somewhere in between, you'll find yourself feeling like a close personal friend of every guest—because that's exactly what happens when barriers come down and real stories emerge.Connect with
Your Hosts: MountainWest Capital Network: Learn about Utah's premier business community and the legendary Utah 100 event
https://www.mwcn.org/sponsors/
https://www.mwcn.org/podcast/
Want to reach out?
cheri@mwcn.org
zachary.reed@pwc.com
Meet the dedicated members of our podcast committee who curate content, organize interviews, and ensure the success of The MountainWest Capital Network Podcast “Welcome to the Winners’ Circle”.
Cheri Waldron, MWCN Executive Director
Jason Roberts, MWCN Podcast Chair and Managing Director, Protiviti
Kevin Jessop, MWCN President and Chief Marketing Officer, IMA
Garit Lawson, MWCN Podcast Vice-Chair, Managing Director.
Zachary Reed, MWCN Podcast Producer, Senior Associate, PwC LLP
The LaunchPod Media Team.
• Follow the journey of Utah's fastest-growing companies and the leaders who built them
• Discover why thousands of business leaders consider the Winners’ Circle the most energizing networking experience in Utah.
Welcome to the Winner's Circle—where listening isn't just about hearing stories, it's about transforming your business and life with each episode.
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