Introducing: Gabe Linehan, Director of Partnerships, Qdeck, Imagine Venture Partners (SELTZi & Golfview RE Dev) Describe the business/organization you work for: I work closely with my mentor, Jagdeesh "Jag" Prakasam, in all of his endeavors through his Venture Comapny. My main work, and where I started first working with Jag, is with an AI-Driven financial technology/wealth management platform, called Qdeck. My title here is "director of partnerships" - beyond partnership curation, I have also been wearing many other hats, like that of sales, BD, fundraising & product design. We are in the start up phase but fully invested into building this company up to its highest potential, just got our AI/technology patent confirmed on 2/14/25 . I have also been working closely with our other portfolio companies, SELTZi, a craft brewed cocktail company, and the Gold View Apartment development inn Mountain home, which happened to be the first multi-family housing complex to be building Mountain Home since 2008. For those last two, I have been doing fundraising and business development. What inspired you to start your own business, or why did you decide to work for this specific organization? I met Jag and got introduced to Qdeck back in 11/2024. At that point, I recognized how special the technology was that the team had built, from which, all of Qdeck was being build atop of - that's when I targeted this as my next endeavor/career. Knowing I had such relevant experience in the space, spending eight years as a financial advisor myself, and the years since spent in sales & BD - I vied for my opportunity to come on board with Qdeck, and thankfully Jag was able to recognize my value and what I would be able to uniquely bring to the table. Since then, I have worked closer and closer within the other projects that Jag is at the helm of through running the Venture firm - SELZTi & RE development projects in Mountain home, Idaho. What sets this business apart from others in the industry? Qdeck - patented AI technology - unique alignments with major players in the industry SELTZi Cocktail Co.- brewed like a beer, put on tap like a beer, taxed ®gulated like a beer - drinking like a (11x) internationally awarded cocktail Imagine Venture Partners RE development - Golf View Apartments - 1st multifamily housing development project in the city of Mountian Home since 2008. this is a trailblazing endeavor to get finalized, and will echo into the future as far as impact or development for the city of MH. What challenges have you faced as a business owner or employee, and how did you overcome them? As a business owner, entrepreneur or trusted employee in the start up space - you MUST continue to believe in your vision for the future and the mission you are on to get there. I have had to fail many times, make wrong decisions based off best intentions, learn, bet on myself, and ultimately, put myself in positions others wouldn't (based off perceived risk), so I can eventually have what others can't. I have never settled for a job or opportunity, and taken the financial and personal risk it takes to see through those transitionary times - I continue to only put my efforts towards projects and people that have proven their long term visionary value/future. Surviving when needed, so I can thrive for good, based off my love for myself, the people around me, and for the endeavors I chose to put that time towards. What advice would you give to someone looking to join your industry? If you are bold enough, and let your intuition and wisdom guide you - trust your feelings - put yourself first, never settle for any career path that does not fuel you and your creative spark. Once you know the direction you must go - trust it - and put yourself into positions that others won't, so eventually, you can have what others can't. Connect with Gabe on LinkedIn HERE Check out Qdeck on their website HERE

Introducing Peter Wolsborn, Chief of Staff, in time tec! Describe the business/organization you work for: In Time Tec is an award-winning software development and IT company with offices in the US, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, Australia, South Korea, and Colombia. What sets this business apart from others in the industry? We truly believe that by living our values, we can create more in our world – more love, more financial success, more support, more education. For software development, this means that our services enable other companies to live their dreams and show up as powerful forces in their industry. Share something you love about Idaho, and the community. I love the openness and willingness of my professional network to help and support organizations, nonprofits, and education systems that are crucial for the health of our entire population. I've been fortunate enough to see the impact this support has on local entrepreneurs and students. Organizations like Trailhead, Boise Entrepreneur Week, Breaking Chains Academy, and Women Innovators do incredible work in our community through the support of businesses like In Time Tec and others within our ecosystem. What inspired you to join the ITC? I've worked with ITC throughout the years personally and have had the opportunity to work with Diane Bevan and the team more directly when I join In Time Tec over a year ago. In Time Tec has been a dedicated member of ITC for years and our CEO, Jeet Kumar, served as the Board Chair. I'm honored that Jeet asked me to serve as In Time Tec's representative board member and I am excited to work with ITC to make a difference in our community. What are you looking forward to the most about serving as a board member of the ITC? I'm extremely excited about this new avenue of service. Anything I can do to make a difference and make life better for Idahoans is exciting! their trajectory. What do you like to do in your free time, or anything else you would like to share with our network? When I'm not working, I'm either exercising, cooking, or reading! Connect with Peter on LinkedIn HERE Check out in time tec on their website HERE

Meet the Vessel Team! Describe the business/organization you work for: At AI Genius Automations, we specialize in designing and building custom AI-powered applications, software, and advanced automations. Our mission is to help businesses streamline their operations, reduce inefficiencies, and unlock growth potential by leveraging cutting-edge technology. What inspired you to start your own business, or why did you decide to work for this specific organization? We were inspired by the limitless potential of AI and automation to revolutionize how businesses operate. We saw an opportunity to fill a gap by offering businesses truly customized solutions—tailored applications and automations that align with their unique needs. Our passion lies in making technology approachable and impactful, so people can focus on being human, and get their time back. What sets this business apart from others in the industry? We test while others talk. We don't behave in predatory ways that take advantage of people's lack of technical knowledge. We approach our builds from a process engineering, with the goals, wants, and needs of the specific client at the forfront of the process. What challenges have you faced as a business owner or employee, and how did you overcome them? One of our biggest challenges has been helping clients overcome hesitancy toward adopting new technologies. To address this, we focus on education—breaking down complex concepts into simple, relatable terms and showcasing tangible benefits. By building trust through transparency and delivering results that speak for themselves, we’ve been able to overcome resistance and establish ourselves as experts through demonstration. What advice would you give to someone looking to join your industry? TEST EVERYTHING. Connect with Noah Riley HERE Website: https://aigeniusautomations.com/

Meet the Vessel Team! Describe the business/organization you work for: Vessel is a Veteran-owned, employee owned, mission-driven company dedicated to reshoring and strengthening the resilience of U.S. manufacturing. At the core of Vessel is a custom-built technology, specifically designed to deliver measurable economic impact for private, state, and federal agencies that consult or advise underserved U.S. manufacturers. The Vessel Smart Assessment Platform (VSAP) enhances agency effectiveness by providing more accurate recommendations, fostering sustainable relationships, and enabling ongoing engagement through an evergreen approach. The technology integrates industry-specific, geography-based, size-based, and topical manufacturing assessments with AI-matched agency resources, partners, and external supply chain data points. This tailored matching system ensures that the unique needs of each manufacturer are met with precision. Vessel prides itself in being a self-funded team of innovators committed to delivering high-impact solutions across the United States. Originally founded as a consulting agency, Vessel helped manufacturers visualize, clarify, and implement strategies to overcome barriers to growth and profitability. Today, their consulting services focus on supporting partner agencies closely in managing the tools, strategy, and timely recommendations more effectively, enhancing their ability to drive results and build lasting awareness and relationships with their network of manufacturers. Vessel is dedicated to helping U.S. manufacturers not only compete but thrive in a global economy. By equipping experts with the tools, insights, and strategies necessary for success, Vessel aims to foster a more sustainable and prosperous future. What inspired you to start your own business, or why did you decide to work for this specific organization? At Vessel, we are united by a shared belief in the power of U.S. manufacturing to strengthen the national economy. Every team member is driven by this mission, and we each bring our own experiences and dedication to advancing this vision. Over time, Vessel has refined its focus to address the most impactful areas for U.S. manufacturers, leveraging our hands-on industry experience to develop technology solutions that empower small to medium-sized manufacturers and the agencies supporting them. Our commitment is to fortify U.S. manufacturing through clarity in supply chains and operational alignment. We aim to give manufacturers the agility and resilience they need to thrive amidst global challenges, ensuring their enduring success and impact. What sets this business apart from others in the industry? Not many for-profit companies have the culture and shared belief that the Vessel team has. There are other software offerings that perform elements of what our Smart Assessments platform can accomplish, however we are the only multi-dimensional program with advanced and custom smart matching, data visualization, and dynamic reporting that infuses behind the scenes to create efficiencies and strength in data collection/reporting. With our Vessel Smart Assessments platform now in multiple states across the country, we are able to reach into vertical markets to provide our tool as a solution across a variety of industries and use cases that include supporting Veterans as they transition into the workforce, bolster economic development, and support the full continuum of education onto meaningful careers. Our team has created an efficient and intuitive framework to analyze and visualize data and serve up AI-enhanced informed recommendations. We LOVE the work we get to do! What challenges have you faced as a business owner or employee, and how did you overcome them? Culture is extremely important to our team. Fortunately, for us it has been a way to separate out people that may have the needed skill sets but don’t have the passion for the work we get to do, or appreciation for the people on the team. On the flip side, our mission and culture have also been catalysts for finding really talented and dynamic people who deeply care about the work of Vessel and want to be a part of building a company and product we can all be proud of. What advice would you give to someone looking to join your industry? Being an entrepreneur is hard, overcoming external doubt is daunting, building technology is expensive, however, if you are willing to overcome those challenges, there is a seat at the table and a great need for supporting our U.S. Manufacturers and the cottage industries that fuel them. Connect with Vessel HERE Social Media Handles/Tags: @Vessel, #SmartAssessments #SupplyChainSoftware

Introducing Steve Wood, V.P., Global Services & Support, Ericsson Steve recently joined the Board of Trustees of the ITC, representing Ericsson. We invite you to get to know Steve Wood. Describe the business/organization you work for: Ericsson is a global leader in information and communication technology (ICT) providing hardware, software, and services for connectivity to the largest telecommunications companies in the world. Cradlepoint is the global leader in wireless WAN connectivity providing hardware, software and services to the largest enterprise customers in the world. Cradlepoint became part of the Ericsson family in 2020 and is part of the Enterprise Wireless Solutions business unit providing wireless WAN, security and private cellular networking solutions to enterprises around the globe. What sets this business apart from others in the industry? Ericsson's Enterprise Wireless Solutions is at the forefront of technology and the paradigm shift that has and is occurring in cellular communications' evolution from a voice connection for the masses to key data connection for the enterprise. Ericsson is uniquely positioned in providing solutions to both the telecommunications providers as well as the enterprises who consume those telecommunications services. As such, Ericsson solutions have the ability to provide unique value by integrating end to end. Ericsson is a technology leader in cellular and is bringing that leadership to the solutions for both telecommunications providers as well as enterprises at a level of integration that is very difficult for others to match and keep pace. Share something you love about Idaho, and the community. While I was raised and educated in Wyoming, my entire professional career has taken place in Idaho. However, my Idaho roots run deep. I spent summers working on the family farm in the Malad Valley splitting time between the dairy operation morning and night, raising hay & grain, running range cattle as well as a calf each summer to take to the fair to make my wages for the season. I learned the value of honest, hard work and pulling together as a community to accomplish larger goals. It was here I learned to lend a hand and not point a finger. It was here I learned to be humble and hungry or surely I would be if I weren't. I love our Idahoan spirit of the west wherein we aren't afraid to make bold choices and take risks and work hard to accomplish audacious goals. What inspired you to join the ITC? I have been very blessed to have had wonderful teachers and mentors along my journey. One of those mentors and recent ITC Hall of Fame inductee, George Mulhern reached out to me and suggested I think about joining the ITC. We had talked about giving back and sharing the benefits of the knowledge gained along the way with other Idahoans. I attended the 2024 induction ceremony and the energy and commitment from so many to a higher goal solidified my decision. I am hopeful that I will be able to share something that helps others as my past and current mentors have done for me. I hope that in doing so, I make them proud that their time they invested in me and my growth was time well spent and together we have furthered technology is This Great State. What are you looking forward to the most about serving as a board member of the ITC? I truly am looking at this opportunity to give back to the State and the communities who were seminal in my professional and technical success. I have been a part of start ups as a founder and an early employee as well as more mature companies in hyper-growth. I have also been part of companies that failed to make key decisions that unfavorably changed their trajectory. I want to be able to impart the knowledge and experience that I have gained to further the causes of the ITC and promote and further the burgeoning technology ecosystem Idaho enjoys. In my opinion and experience, Idaho technology and technologists are capable of collaborating with and/or successfully competing with any of our peers in technology the world over. I'm hoping to further that reality in some small way. What do you like to do in your free time, or anything else you would like to share with our network? I am active. I love the outdoors, the mountains and the rivers. I hike and backpack. I enjoy fishing, especially fly fishing. There is nothing better than drifting with my father through a hatch on The South Fork. I am an avid fitness junkie and can be found at the gym most days. I am excited for another ski season and look forward to hitting the slopes with my son. I still have hopes of becoming a decent powder skier albeit time is betting against me. I love college sports even amidst the significant changes in the past years. I am in therapy (wink wink) working through having a daughter at the University of Oregon and cheering for the Ducks who narrowly beat our Broncos. I am a classic car guy and love taking my own classic for jaunts through the Idaho mountain roads and visiting the wonderful Idahoans in small towns along the way that remind me of my times growing up and working in Malad. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you think I can be of assistance and help further the causes of the ITC. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn HERE Check out Ericsson on their website HERE Check out Ericsson on YouTube HERE