Driving Tech Growth in Idaho
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Idaho Advances AI in Education with Landmark Legislation, Strengthening Future Workforce Pipeline
ITC hosts iTECH Summit in Idaho Falls in partnership with area leaders.
Introducing: Sheila Franek, Software Architect & Could Migration Manager, at ZeroCookie.NET Describe the business/organization you work for: ZeroCookie is built for organizations that want to offer a simple, trustworthy promise to their visitors: we don’t track you, we don’t sell your data, and you don’t need to click through a cookie banner. Many small websites want to respect privacy but don’t realize how many tracking scripts are quietly introduced through plugins, themes, and embedded tools. As a result, they rely on intrusive consent popups they don’t actually need. ZeroCookie scans for and disables tracking scripts, provides clear remediation guidance, and verifies true no-tracking compliance through an AWS-powered scanning and verification engine—allowing sites to remove cookie banners entirely and replace them with real privacy by design. What inspired you to start your own business, or why did you decide to work for this specific organization? I started this business after hearing the same frustration over and over from clients and everyday users: cookie popups are annoying, confusing, and feel meaningless. Most people don’t understand what they’re agreeing to, and most site owners don’t fully understand what their own websites are doing behind the scenes. I realized the real problem wasn’t consent—it was that tracking had become the default, even for businesses that never intended to collect data at all. ZeroCookie was born from the idea that privacy should be simple, honest, and proven by design, not buried behind popups and legal jargon What sets this business apart from others in the industry? What sets ZeroCookie apart is that it eliminates the need for cookie banners altogether instead of trying to manage them. Most tools in this space focus on collecting consent for tracking that’s already happening. ZeroCookie takes the opposite approach by identifying and disabling tracking at the source, then continuously verifying that no tracking is occurring. Rather than forcing users to accept confusing choices, ZeroCookie allows businesses to operate with a true no-tracking model and prove it through ongoing, automated verification. The result is genuine privacy by design, not privacy theater. What challenges have you faced as a business owner or employee, and how did you overcome them? One of the biggest challenges has been cutting through widespread confusion around privacy and compliance. Many businesses assume cookie banners are mandatory and don’t realize they’re often responding to a problem they don’t actually have. Overcoming this meant spending time deeply understanding the technical and regulatory landscape, then translating it into something practical and non-intimidating for nontechnical site owners. Another challenge has been building trust in a space crowded with fear-based compliance tools. We addressed that by focusing on transparency, clear explanations, and verifiable results—proving privacy through how the product works rather than through marketing claims. What advice would you give to someone looking to join your industry? Learn the fundamentals, build for the real world, and don’t chase hype. The best tech products are the ones that quietly work, scale cleanly, and solve real problems without getting in the user’s way. About the Idaho Technology Council The Idaho Technology Council (ITC) is a member-based organization that champions innovation and collaboration to grow Idaho’s economy through technology. Representing a dynamic and growing community of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers, ITC connects vision with action to position Idaho as a hub for innovation and opportunity. Learn more at www.idahotechcouncil.org . Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn HERE Check out ZeroCookie.NET HERE
Healthy Ecosystems depend upon entrepreneurship.
Introducing: Aditya Ravindra, Enterprise AI & Analytics Expert, InterMountain AI Consultants Describe the business/organization you work for: InterMountain AI Consultants helps small and medium-sized businesses transform data chaos into competitive advantages. I specialize in sifting through complex details and compiling them into actionable insights—and no, it's not as boring as it sounds. Here's a real example from this week: A local Idaho-based moving and storage company was drowning in spreadsheets, unable to see their financial picture in realtime. I built them a custom financial dashboard that consolidates revenue, expenses, and profitability metrics into live visualizations they can access from any device. Now their leadership team makes data-driven decisions in minutes instead of spending hours digging through Excel files. The dashboard transforms their raw operational data into clear insights about which services are most profitable, seasonal trends, and cash flow patterns. Simply put: data talks, I listen, and I help business leaders join the conversation. What inspired you to start your own business, or why did you decide to work for this specific organization? Scope and impact. I currently work as a Senior Data Consultant at a Fortune 5 healthcare company, where every day presents new challenges at enterprise scale. While pursuing my Master's in AI from UT Austin, I've found it incredibly rewarding to apply cutting-edge theories to realworld problems. However, working within a large organization often means being channeled into specific projects. I wanted to branch out—to create customized solutions across diverse industries and help regional businesses access enterprise-level AI expertise. I need variety to thrive, and consulting allows me to bring Fortune 500 methodologies to local Idaho businesses who need them most. What sets this business apart from others in the industry? Continuous education and cutting through the AI hype. My approach isn't just about degrees and credentials—it's about staying on the cutting edge. I regularly complete the latest training workshops, AI certifications, and technical courses to understand what's actually emerging in AI versus what's just buzzwords. This knowledge lets me guide businesses toward practical, ROI-driven solutions rather than expensive experiments. I translate complex AI capabilities into business language and help leaders understand what will actually move the needle for their specific operations. Think of me as an AI translator who speaks both data science and business outcomes. What challenges have you faced as a business owner or employee, and how did you overcome them? The biggest challenge is navigating client fear and skepticism around AI. Many business leaders feel overwhelmed by AI hype or worry about implementation complexity. I've turned this into my superpower—I guide clients through the noise toward what's genuinely useful for their specific needs, distinguishing practical tools from empty promises. The second challenge is the "how"—designing the optimal customized solution from thousands of possible approaches. While sometimes overwhelming, this is also the most rewarding part. Each client's unique data environment requires creative problem-solving, and finding that perfect fit between their needs and the right AI tools keeps the work engaging. What advice would you give to someone looking to join your industry? Three pieces of advice: First, just start. Don't wait for perfect conditions—pick a course, open your laptop, and begin. We're at the ground floor of AI, and this opportunity won't last forever. Second, embrace failure as education. Not every approach will work, but each failure teaches you what will succeed next time. The projects that work best are often built on lessons from the ones that didn't. Third, find ways to make it fun. Every job has monotonous moments, but approaching AI problems creatively keeps both learning and application enjoyable. The intersection of curiosity, persistence, and practical application is where real value emerges. About the Idaho Technology Council The Idaho Technology Council (ITC) is a member-based organization that champions innovation and collaboration to grow Idaho’s economy through technology. Representing a dynamic and growing community of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers, ITC connects vision with action to position Idaho as a hub for i nnovation and opportunity. Learn more at www.idahotechcouncil.org . Connect with Aditya on LinkedIn HERE Check out InterMountain AI Consultants HERE
