Seven student startup teams received $7,500 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in February 2024. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas. The final pitch event for regular grants was held at Lassonde Studios. It included live startup pitches, free food, and public voting to determine who received […]
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Lassonde Student Wins Artist Award for 2023-24
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute awarded the Love Every Minute of Your Life — Kylie B. Park Artist Award to Alon Meir for the 2023-24 academic year. “It is an honor to work with students who are dedicated to supporting the creative vision of the Lassonde community,” said Anne Bastein, program director at the Lassonde Entrepreneur […]
30 Best YouTube Channels for Entrepreneurs to Watch
Want to spend a few hours on YouTube, but also be productive? The list below is a compilation of our go-to YouTube channels for aspiring and full-time entrepreneurs alike. You’ll be surprised by the variety of information and resources you can get for free, in short, digestible videos – many of which could hold the […]
VIDEO: My Life at Lassonde with Elle Williams
Get a glimpse into the life of Elle Williams at Lassonde Studios, a residential community for entrepreneurs, innovators, and makers at the University of Utah. Williams is a Colorado native, business student, entrepreneur, and photography business owner. She has a passion for capturing beauty and stories through her work. When she is not working […]
Lilo: Handmade and Embroidered Bag Straps
Lilo creates 100% handmade and hand embroidered replaceable bag straps to carry customers with the utmost care. The company was founded by Claire Rusovick, a University of Utah student track-and-field athlete. She is studying film and media arts, with an emphasis in animation and a minor in entrepreneurship, all while being a distance runner for […]
VIDEO: 2024 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge Final Awards & Showcase
Watch our video featuring the 2024 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge Final Awards & Showcase. Learn more at https://lassonde.utah.edu/hsuec.
Finalists Announced in 2024 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah announced the finalist teams in the 2024 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge this week. The student startup teams advance to the final round of this business-model competition for college students across the state. Teams are competing for over $100,000 in cash and prizes, including a $30,000 grand prize. The […]
6 Ways to Turn Challenges into Opportunities
For a startup, facing challenges is inevitable. In a world that is constantly changing, entrepreneurs must prepare to adapt. How can businesses overcome obstacles and thrive? A Lassonde for Life Workshop titled “From Seeing Challenges to Opportunity” answers this question. Lassonde for Life is a free and life-long support program created to aid University of […]
BedVee Launches Sleep Device on Kickstarter
After years of development and a new crowdfunding campaign, University of Utah alum Stella Markova and her startup BedVee are launching a novel sleep product to improve sleep comfort and accessibility. Markova navigated BedVee’s entry into the marketplace from conceptualization, through the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the David Eccles School of Business, […]
Photo Gallery: High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge 2024 Final Event
Browse photos from the High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge 2024 Final Awards & Showcase event on March 2, 2024, at Lassonde Studios. Learn more about the competition at https://lassonde.utah.edu/hsuec.