Cornerstone Technologies Founder & CEO, Chad Fraughton

In this episode, we sit down with Chad, the mastermind behind Cornerstone, Utah's premier event production company. Discover the untold stories of how Chad and his team have shaped the Silicon Slopes Summit and countless other top tech events. From his early days at WordPerfect to navigating the challenges of COVID-19, Chad shares his journey, insights, and the incredible people who have influenced his path.

00:00 - Introduction and Background
00:15 - Cornerstone's Role in Silicon Slope Summit
00:37 - Chad's Career Beginnings
01:25 - WordPerfect's Growth and Acquisition
02:08 - WordPerfect's Work Culture
02:53 - Transition to Event Production
04:13 - Building the Podcast Studio
05:19 - Impact of Bruce Bastian and Alan Ashton
07:07 - Advanced Education Opportunities
09:14 - Alan Ashton's Influence
09:56 - Timpanogos Storytelling Festival
12:07 - Support from Corrine Clark
13:02 - Corrine Clark's Battle with Cancer
15:05 - Leaving WordPerfect
16:49 - Starting Cornerstone
19:00 - First Major Client: Bush Creative
21:01 - Reluctance to Relocate
22:07 - Working for U.S. Satellite
24:33 - Success with U.S. Satellite
27:14 - Pitching to Corrine Clark
28:55 - First Major Success: Iomega
32:30 - Impact of COVID-19 on Events
34:17 - Building Studios for Virtual Events
36:07 - Industry Challenges During COVID-19
38:05 - Developing a Streaming Platform
41:05 - Post-COVID Event Landscape
42:14 - Hybrid Events and Their Future
44:26 - Importance of In-Person Events
45:17 - Diversification in Event Production
46:09 - Support from Smith Entertainment

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