Entrepreneurship is as challenging as it is exhilarating, as frustrating as it is rewarding. Part of the reason is the independence you have to do what you want. It’s nice to have that freedom, but also terrifying when you don’t know what to do next — or worse, where to even begin. There’s no secret […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute FY 2019 Annual Report is now available (see link below). The report highlights student startup activity and programs at Lassonde Studios, the five-story home for student entrepreneurs at the U. Highlights for the year include: 8,100 college and high school students engaged; 521 student startup teams; $399,000 in grants awarded; $712,000 […]
Registration for the 2019-20 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is now open. The statewide business model competition is open to all students in Utah ages 14-18. Teams compete for $30,000 in cash and in-kind prizes, including a $7,000 grand prize. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. The competition is managed by the Lassonde […]
Registration for the 2019-20 Opportunity Quest competition at the University of Utah is now open. All U students are welcome to enter the competition for a chance to win $10,000 in cash prizes including a $5,000 grand prize. The registration deadline is Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. Opportunity Quest (OQ) is a statewide business model competition. […]
Meet the startup teams in our Company Launch program at Lassonde Studios for fall 2019. Find a complete list below. They range from sleep tech to water purification. Company Launch is a startup support program that offers office space at Lassonde Studios, peer coaches, professional mentors, and more. All students at the University of Utah […]
We hosted a scavenger hunt for our L4 residents for the 2019-20 academic year. They ran all over the building taking pictures, finding hidden gems, and getting to know each other and our community. Team finished 14 missions to complete the scavenger hunt. First place went to the team of Warren McCarty, a biology major […]
If you live at Lassonde Studios, you already know at least one RA (or residential advisors). These outstanding students live and lead small groups within the building. They get to know each and every one of their residents and help ensure the best experience possible. The RA group for 2019-20 is diverse and accomplished. Get […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute welcomed L4, the fourth group of student residents at Lassonde Studios, at move-in day for the 2019-20 academic year on Aug. 15. The group is one of the most diverse and ambitious yet to live in this unique building at the University of Utah. All students at the U are welcome […]
Here are photos from our events and activities in August 2019 at Lassonde Studios and other locations. During the month, our new L4 residents moved in, we welcome our first MBC students, we started our many regular programs, we helped host a tour on the USS Constitution, and more. All U students are welcome to […]
Learn about the Master of Business (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. This is a specialized nine-month graduate degree program for founders committed to launching their startup company aided by curriculum, mentoring, funding, and scholarships. Learn more at eccles.utah.edu/mbc.
