What started as a simple idea — “what if we combined a milk jug with a blender bottle?” — turned into a $24 million business that shook up the entire drinkware industry.

In this episode of UtahPreneur, we sit down with Hayden Wadsworth, co-founder of HydroJug, to unpack the real story behind one of Utah’s fastest-growing e-commerce brands. From late nights leak-testing 3,000 jugs in his dad’s shop to capturing 7% of Amazon’s drinkware market alongside Stanley and Yeti, Hayden’s journey is a masterclass in grit, obsession, and staying lean.

We dive into how HydroJug bootstrapped its way to eight figures with zero outside investors, why Hayden drove a Honda Civic long after hitting $12 million in revenue, and how his immigrant family’s work ethic shaped every part of the company’s DNA. He shares the highs and lows of scaling fast, the paranoia that comes with product obsession, and the branding philosophy that made HydroJug a household name.

If you’ve ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at how a Utah side hustle turned into a national brand — this is it.

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Utah calls itself the “Startup Capital of the World.” Bold claim, right? But according to the data, founders here are 70% more likely to build a unicorn than anywhere else in the country.

In this episode of UtahPreneur, I sit down with Tim Culie, head of the Startup State Initiative under Governor Cox, to unpack why Utah is punching so far above its weight in tech and entrepreneurship. From a billion-dollar government “fund of funds” to a culture of relentless sales talent, Tim explains the secret sauce that has made Utah the next big startup hub.

We dive into the history—from WordPerfect to Divvy—and explore the role of community, capital, and culture in building billion-dollar businesses. Tim also shares what resources are available right now for Utah founders: $500 seed funding, microloans, subsidized office space, tax credits, and even $2,500 grants to expand internationally.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or already scaling, this episode gives you the insider’s roadmap to starting and growing a business in Utah—and maybe even building the next unicorn.

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💻 Remember those wild “PC Laptops” commercials from the 2000s? The guy yelling “We love you!” on your TV at 1 a.m.? Turns out, he wasn’t just a gimmick—he was building a business empire behind the scenes.

In this episode of UtahPreneur, we sit down with Dan Young, the mastermind behind PC Laptops, Xidax, and multiple other ventures that quietly made him millions. From selling sunglasses at swap meets to running a crypto hedge fund, Dan’s path to success is as unconventional as it is inspiring.

We talk about the power of personal branding, what it really takes to scale a tech business, and how Dan bet big on himself—even when it meant living behind his first store. He opens up about surviving burnouts, finding clarity through chaos, and why authenticity is still his secret weapon.

If you’ve ever wondered what happened to “The Laptop Man” — or how to turn hustle and heart into generational wealth — this episode is a must-listen.

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