New college athletics partnership advanced by world-class executive team, led by Matt Webb
SALT LAKE CITY, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Utah and its foundation (University of Utah Growth Capital Partners Foundation) announced today they have finalized their partnership with Otro Capital, including naming a world-class leadership team.
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