Gaby Bernal believes luxury and empowerment can coexist. That’s why she launched Studio Ninethreeseven, a modern, female-centered beauty and body art studio. Services include piercings, permanent jewelry and makeup, lash and brow treatments, and custom charm creation. She is now growing the business in the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program. Bernal […]
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Amy Redford’s 4 Tips for Creating a Pitch Video
Amy Redford, an award-winning actress and filmmaker, hosted a special workshop at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute where she coached students on how to create captivating pitch videos. Whether you’re preparing for a competition, seeking out venture capital or crowdfunding, or trying to grow your social media following, Redford says, “you need to be able to […]
3 Things to Consider When Launching a Nonprofit Startup
Angie Holzer is a Master of Business Creation (MBC) graduate and founder of various organizations. Her biggest venture is WikiCharities, a nonprofit connecting and validating other nonprofits. WikiCharities has a variety of partners, including the MBC Global program. She recently led a Lassonde for Life workshop titled “Nonprofit Best Practices,” aimed at helping potential nonprofit […]
4 Things to Consider When Funding Your Startup
No matter what stage your startup is in, you’ll always be looking for money. Ben Lopez, a University of Utah alum and senior associate at Mercato, a growth-stage venture fund, hosted a Lassonde for Life workshop where he walked through what every founder should consider before jumping into a round. Understand the funding ecosystem “It’s […]
The Best Funding and Programs for Startups (in Utah & Beyond)
Whether your entrepreneurial journey has just started, you’re ready to sell, or you’re somewhere in between, one thing will always be true: you need money. This was the topic of a recent Lassonde for Life workshop, “Funding and Programs for Startup,” led by multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Tim Cooley. As a University of Utah MBA graduate, former […]
Supretec: Building Safe, Affordable Homes in Nigeria
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 […]
How to Make Faster, Better Decisions as an Entrepreneur
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 […]
33 Must-Follow Entrepreneur Influencers (on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Spotify, and More)
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 […]
3 Steps to Find Your ‘Why’ as an Entrepreneur
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’ […]
7 Tips for Navigating Conflict as an Entrepreneur
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, […]