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Voodoo Pickleball: Making the Game More Fun and Affordable

By Emma Koa January 14, 2025 Leave a comment Startups

Tyler Cichelli, founder of Voodoo Pickleball and a business student at the University of Utah, is making the game more fun and affordable for all players. Cichelli’s vision took off when he and his buddies got into pickleball and couldn’t find any fun paddles. Everything they found for sale was expensive, and all the options […]

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Magic Music Show: A Unique Entertainment Experience

By Emma Koa January 14, 2025 Leave a comment Startups

Founder of the Magic Music Show and current MBA student at the University of Utah, John Robinson, aspires to entertain audiences everywhere with a unique combination of magic and music. Robinson has had a drive for magic since he was 13 years old. Looking to wow an audience and do something that had never been […]

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Grind Athletics: Teaching Life’s Lessons Through Sports

By Emma Koa October 29, 2024 Leave a comment Startups

As the founder of Grind Athletics, Tyler Hollist is working to promote athletes’ skills and help them define their character traits to recruiters. His unique blend of experience in business strategy and athletic training has been crucial in shaping the company’s mission to help athletes reach their full potential by enhancing their preparation and character […]

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