As one of the first founders enrolled in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program, Osho Ademola Joel is revolutionizing accessible and sustainable roofing in Lagos, Nigeria. “In Nigeria, many families build their homes step-by-step, purchasing cement and blocks in phases as funds become available,” Joel said. “But once they reach the lintel level […]
No matter what stage of the entrepreneurship journey you’re in, big decisions will always be looming. Morgan Williams Brown, a Master of Business Creation (MBC) graduate and CEO of Blendyd Studios, recently led a Lassonde for Life workshop, “The Cost of Indecision,” to help you escape the “functional freeze” and make the smartest, quickest choice […]
With all the time you spend on your phone, you might as well be learning something. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite entrepreneurial influencers – from podcasters to social media stars and everyone in between – to help you get motivated, educated, and inspired. Karen Cahn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-cahn/ Karen Cahn is the Founder and […]
Entrepreneurship requires immense amounts of time and energy – more than you may sometimes feel you can give. David Kale, University of Utah alum and owner of OutsideBox Marketing, said what’s kept him afloat is remembering why he got started in the first place. He led a recent Lassonde for Life workshop, “Find Your ‘Why’ […]
If you’re a student, an early-stage founder, a full-fledged entrepreneur, or just exploring entrepreneurship, one thing connects us all: conflict. In whatever environment or circumstance, you’ve undoubtedly had a disagreement with someone. Lesli Shooter, a performance and well-being coach, advisor, and consultant focused on high-performance and elite sports, sees conflict all the time. In fact, […]
Many debate whether entrepreneurship is simply an art or a science that can be taught. University of Utah faculty member Todd Zenger has an answer: it can definitely be taught as a science, but the scientific approach you choose matters, and through ongoing research, he is exploring the most effective one. Zenger’s professional life has […]
Biotech startup De Novo Foodlabs recently raised a new seed investment round to add to its success since graduating from the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. The investment round was led by Joyful VC, based in California, and brings the total amount of funding raised […]
If you’re a University of Utah alum and have any interest in entrepreneurship – whether you are a serial entrepreneur or just curious – the university has a program for you. The Lassonde for Life program welcomes all University of Utah alumni, regardless of graduation year or major, to an exclusive entrepreneurial resource and support […]
Selling your startup is one of the most difficult processes entrepreneurs go through, second only to launching. Chuck Sharp, University of Utah alum, CEO and founder of Shoreline, and serial entrepreneur would know – he’s sold three of his companies since 2001. In the Lassonde for Life workshop, “Selling Your Business,” he details seven tips […]
A startup’s story is the key to building brand awareness, a customer base, and an investor portfolio. If you’re struggling to strike the right chords in your story, the Lassonde for Life workshop titled “Why Your Startup Story Matters” has the answers. The Lassonde for Life program offers free support to active or aspiring alumni […]
