Innovation Outdoors: Making Adventure Accessible Through Foldable Paddleboards and More

In a state known for its natural beauty, outdoor adventures are a quintessential part of day-to-day life for people all over Utah. Many students attend the University of Utah because of its proximity to this natural landscape, but it’s not always easy to take advantage of. Thomas Rash, Matthew Lebrecht, and Darin Pinedo, sophomore students […]

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Meramec Solutions: Driving Growth in the Trucking Industry

With a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship from the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, years of involvement at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, and a current spot in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program under his belt, Jake Peters is currently working to improve the current state of the trucking industry using entrepreneurship. […]

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Yama Experiences: Connecting You to Unique Activities

Yama Experiences is a company making it easy to try something new by connecting you to unique and valuable experiences. The founder, Nikko Wood, a University of Utah student, alongside co-founders’ Demetri Zervos and Bella Wood and have been working with Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute‘s programs to scale the business toward providing many unique experience offerings […]

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