Spotlight on Ryan Smith of Recyclops | Humans of Salt Lake City | Startup Grind

Jul 31, 12:00 – 2:00 AM (UTC)

Salt Lake City

Ivy & Varley, 55 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, 84101

Come connect with startup founder, Ryan Smith, and a number of aspiring entrepreneurs and supporters from the Salt Lake City area.

In-person event
Fireside Chat

About this event

21+ Event | The venue is a licensed bar, so please ensure you bring a valid ID! 

This event will spotlight one of Salt Lake City's up-and-coming founders, Ryan Smith of Recyclops. Recyclops has made great strides to expand recycling services in Utah and beyond. Thinking beyond plastics and tin cans, Recyclops has been at the forefront of recycling feminine products, diapers, plastic films and more. Since they were founded in 2013, Recyclops has gone the distance to ensure these services are available not just within urban areas but to some of the remotest regions of the U.S. During this event, we will hear from Ryan and learn more about his experience building the company and what it has taken to get Recyclops to profitability and success. Bring your questions and get excited to connect with this phenomenal founder and other phenomenal builders in the Salt Lake City area. 

This event will run from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 30th at Ivy and Varley, 55 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. It is a free event. 

6:00-6:30 PM General Networking & Concessions for Purchase (Ivy Varley has food and drinks available for purchase)

6:30-6:45 PM Introduction to the group and ice-breaker

6:45-7:00 PM Ryan Smith of Recyclops | How it's going and how he reached profitability with his mission-driven startup. 

7:00-7:15 PM Conversational Q&A for Ryan

7:15-8:00 PM General Networking & Optional Activity to Connect | Growing your Startup - What do you need from your community (personal or business)? Looking for opportunities to connect or build relationships? Customers? Feedback? A mentor? What is your superpower and how would you like to support other people in the community? Lets leave Salt Lake City feeling a little bit more connected. 

If you're not one for traditional networking, this event will provide additional ways to connect with local builders and share on your own projects with those in attendance - without the awkward conversation starters. Feel free to reach out to the host directly with any specific questions. 

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When

When

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
12:00 AM – 2:00 AM (UTC)

Agenda

12:00 AMGeneral Networking & Concessions for Purchase
12:30 AMIntroduction to the group and ice-breaker
12:45 AMSpotlight on Ryan Smith of Recyclops
1:00 AMConversational Q&A with Ryan
1:15 AMGeneral Networking & Optional Activity to Connect

Organizer

  • Taylor Johnson

    Sympatheia

    Chapter Director

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