# Lance Platt

> Lance Platt is the founder, president and CEO of Utah-based Groove Technology Solutions. His work spans property technology, in-cab entertainment through EpicVue and smart-building software through Della Connect. He holds a PhD in Organization and Management and was an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Mountain West finalist.

- **Role:** Founder, President & CEO at Groove Technology Solutions
- **Organizations:** Groove Technology Solutions, EpicVue, Della Connect, DIRECTV Dealer Advisory Council, Lighthouse Sanctuary, Hidden Valley Country Club, Endurance, LLC
- **Education:** University of Utah, MBA, University of Phoenix, PhD in Organization and Management, Capella University
- **Known for:** EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Mountain West finalist., Founded Groove and expanded its work beyond television into integrated property technology., Co-founded Della Connect and serves as CEO of EpicVue.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2007** — Served as CEO of Circa 3D and National Sales Manager of CrossCom National; exact dates are not specified in his regulatory biography.
- **2007** — Founded Groove, originally known as Groove Entertainment Technologies.
- **2008** — Completed his Capella University doctoral studies, according to the dates on his LinkedIn profile.
- **2011** — Began serving on the DIRECTV Dealer Advisory Council.
- **2012** — Groove’s work included television service for 600 screens at EnergySolutions Arena and a VIP cinema partnership at Jordan Commons.
- **2014** — Joined Ian Williams and Russ Raddon in EpicVue, which opened in May and sold its first fleet subscription in June.
- **2023** — As EpicVue CEO, introduced EpicVue+, adding fleet communications and training to entertainment.
- **2024** — Named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Mountain West finalist.
- **2026** — Presented EpicVue’s Starlink fleet connectivity program at the TCA convention in Orlando.

## Achievements

- EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Mountain West finalist.
- Founded Groove and expanded its work beyond television into integrated property technology.
- Co-founded Della Connect and serves as CEO of EpicVue.
- Accepted Groove’s 2025 DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS Hospitality & Institutions Dealer of the Year award in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — LiveOne announced a five-year Slacker Radio partnership with Groove’s TotalVue platform; Platt described its purpose as making entertainment easier and more meaningful for residents.
- **2026-06** — Groove announced its 2025 DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS H&I Dealer of the Year award, accepted by Platt.
- **2026-03** — Platt discussed EpicVue’s new Starlink-based connectivity program for trucking fleets at TCA in Orlando.

## Links

- Website: https://www.getgrooven.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanceplatt

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Last updated: 2026-10-21