Navigating the startup space can be challenging. Prototyping, finding and securing customers, and managing growth all present puzzles to solve. Every entrepreneur has a unique experience and can offer valuable advice to others. A Lassonde for Life workshop entitled Alumni Entrepreneur Panel featured entrepreneurs sharing tips for success. Lassonde for Life is a free and […]
Utah Mobile Emissions is the first mobile emission testing service in Utah, offering clients the convenience of having their emissions tested wherever they are. While in college, founder Daniel Diehl needed an emissions test for his vehicle. Despite searching various locations, he couldn’t find one with a short wait time and ended up wasting two […]
Heidi Herrick has an MBA from Oxford and a Ph.D. in strategy and entrepreneurship from the University of Utah, where she has taught in the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy ever since. Herrick’s first job in college was with a startup. Her passion for working with entrepreneurs continued during her time at Oxford. Before coming […]
Scaling a business on Amazon can be a game-changer, and using a strategic approach can help entrepreneurs reach their goals. But where do you start, and where do you go from there? Experienced Amazon seller and University of Utah alumnus Josh Hadley provided insights to help you succeed in a Lassonde for Life workshop titled […]
GeoTechnical Rock Lab, a startup founded by an MBA student and alumni from the University of Utah, aims to reshape oil and gas extraction to create a more sustainable future. The company uses various subsurface geology methods to test and examine rocks. Examination insights can increase the efficiency of drilling techniques. GeoTechnical Rock Lab was […]
C-Blu is a medical device company working to increase the accuracy of cervical cancer screening. C-Blu recently won first place at the 2024 Bench to Bedside Competition, a medical device innovation competition. The team includes five University of Utah students: Ethan Betts, Libby Brooks, Derek Lewis, Ryleigh Smith, and Nathan Wallace. The students are studying […]
Being an entrepreneur isn’t always about launching a startup; value can be created and captured in many other ways. Creating value can mean acquiring a business and improving how it is run rather than starting one. Buying a business can be a quicker, less risky, and simpler pathway to entrepreneurship than launching a startup, as […]
If you asked which topics cause the most stress and conflict between married couples, you’d probably answer the toilet seat and finances. Both are worthy answers, but financial issues top the charts of most significant marriage stressors. Fourty-one percent of Gen Z couples argue about money at least once a month, according to Creditkarma. One […]
Mental fitness is important for entrepreneurs. A strong mind can stay calm and collected in adverse circumstances. How can entrepreneurs hack their minds and train their brains? A workshop entitled “Mental Fitness for Entrepreneurs,” offered by Lassonde for Life tackled this question. The program is provided by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah and […]
Customers are the support beams of a company. So it is important to ask: How can a business grow a loyal customer base? A Lassonde for Life workshop titled “Customer Cultivation” answered this question. Lassonde for Life is a University of Utah program providing free support to alumni entrepreneurs. The workshop was presented by Sarah […]
