University of Utah students Tan Nguyen and Tobias Mache have one goal: revitalize the movie-going experience. They are the founders of Cineractive, a company working to create interactive display technology for movie theaters to use as an alternative to traditional static posters. The idea came from Nguyen’s love of going to the movies. “My family […]
When Kaitlyn Oliva learned how fashion negatively impacts the environment, she saw an opportunity to make a change. Oliva is the founder of Pressed, a subscription-based service that provides high-quality, comfortable, and eco-friendly clothing. Oliva is working on Pressed as a founder in the Lassonde Founders program at the University of Utah’s Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, […]
For many people, the stickers on their water bottles are valuable. Whether they have sentimental value or are part of a collection that took time to curate, keeping these stickers pristine is crucial — and challenging. Luckily, recent University of Utah entrepreneurship graduate James Craft has a solution. While pursuing his degree he founded Sticker […]
A University of Utah student startup powered by girls, SadieB Personal Care recently launched eight hair shampoos and conditioners in 507 Target stores and the Target website. Co-founder and CEO Sadie Bowler is pursuing a marketing degree at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. She began working on SadieB with her sister […]
Waking up at 4:30 a.m. every morning to write is not an easy feat, but University of Utah student Matthew Mitchell was up for the challenge. Mitchell recently completed the yearlong honors novel writing workshop taught by Professor Michael Gills, where students commit to a rigorous writing schedule to complete a full length novel. Mitchell […]
Become the sneakiest bear in the forest in “Your Average Bear,” a video game developed by undergraduate students at the University of Utah. The game was part of the Entertainment Arts and Engineering program’s capstone course, where students form teams to develop a game from start to finish. “Your Average Bear” is a stealth comedy […]
Emily Williamson, a recent civil and environmental Ph.D. graduate from the University of Utah, is working to increase sustainability and seismic resilience in the construction of new structures. Williamson’s research focused on developing a mass timber buckling restrained braced frame, which can be used in buildings located in seismic regions. “I am really interested in […]
Getting a balanced breakfast every morning can be hard, especially as a college student with limited time and space. Jack Urness, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Utah, is working on a solution. He is the founder of Up&Oat, a company making an overnight oat mix that only requires milk or water. Urness […]
My Bui is the founder of Splashy, a company creating a portable and collapsible bidet. She is studying finance and operations and supply chain and started developing the product in the Lassonde+X program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. The idea came from personal experience. A native of Ho Chi Minh […]
University of Utah students Hannah Rogers and Frances Benfell know that shopping sustainably isn’t as easy as it seems. They started Conscious, an app and Google Chrome extension that helps customers easily make eco-friendly shopping decisions. Conscious’s mission is to make sustainable consumption an accessible and fun experience for the average consumer. The software will […]
