Name: Utah Business Founder Friday with Gavin Christensen
Start: 2026-04-24T09:00:00.000-06:00
End: 2026-04-24T11:00:00.000-06:00
Location: Kiln

Utah Business Founder Friday

Ever wondered how to start a successful national brand? Utah Business features inspiring stories in our weekly Founders Series, highlighting exceptional Utah-based brands. Join us for Founder Fridays, where each month, a founder shares their journey, insights, and future goals in an intimate setting. Tickets are free, but seating is limited to 140, reserve yours today!

Gavin Christensen is a cornerstone of the Mountain West’s startup community and the Founder and General Partner of Kickstart. In 2008, Gavin pioneered the region’s venture landscape by launching Utah’s first seed-stage fund, filling a critical capital gap during the Great Recession. Today, Kickstart is the most active investor in the region, having backed over 150 companies.

Beyond his local impact, Gavin represents the region on the national level as the Chair-elect of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA). In this role, he advocates for policies that support entrepreneurs and capital formation across the country. A BYU and Kellogg alumnus, Gavin is dedicated to building generational platforms and mentoring the next wave of founders and investors who will define our local ecosystem’s future.