On your next movie night or slow afternoon, don’t waste time watching trailers for hundreds of different movies just to end up playing old episodes of “The Office.” We compiled the list of best movies for entrepreneurs, so you’ll have the essential watch-list at your fingertips to not only to speed up your selection process, […]
As the world gets more complicated, more problems need solving. Luckily, according to seasoned academics and successful entrepreneurs alike, out-of-the-box thinkers, problem-solvers and entrepreneurs aren’t born — they’re grown. We saw how entrepreneurship can be learned in conversations with professors in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School […]
In the last decade, the number of women in entrepreneurship skyrocketed worldwide. At the same time, more schools and universities are starting to offer courses and degrees in entrepreneurship related skills. Still, female entrepreneurs, like many other women in business, face special roadblocks to success, from lack of confidence to limited market access or representation. […]
Jared Collett, an entrepreneurship major at the University of Utah, wants to help students like himself make goals, get things done, and de-stress with the Mura app, a productivity wellness planner. “Students are at the most pivotal, stressful times of their lives,” Collett said. “All the while, they’re relentlessly bombarded in this information age with […]
We know you have big ideas – ones that might disrupt industries, make lives easier, and launch your career. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of tips for you to get started as an entrepreneur while still in high school. These tips come from our top-ranked community of student entrepreneurs at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, […]
While moving out and living on your own can be hard, thousands of students have been able to call the University of Utah a second home. The University of Utah offers housing for all kinds of students and situations. Picking the right dorm can set you up for success down the road by introducing you […]
For students who live in a dorm on campus, the University of Utah is more than a school — it’s home. Still, adjusting to a new place can be difficult. We’ve talked to resident advisors, current residents, housing administrators and more to find the best tips and tricks for navigating on-campus life. 1. Get involved […]
While college students are uniquely positioned to explore entrepreneurial pursuits, student-athletes have waited for decades for the chance to capitalize on their name, image, and likeness (NIL). With new NCAA rules, these student-athletes are poised to become the biggest new wave of young entrepreneurs –– if they can successfully navigate the journey. To help make your […]
Are you interested in studying entrepreneurship in college and need help picking the best school? Look no further. We compiled a list of the top qualities you need to consider before choosing a school to pursue an entrepreneurship major, minor, certificate, master’s, and more. Selecting the right college to study entrepreneurship will help set you […]
Neighbor, a peer-to-peer storage company, proved that early failures don’t always determine the success of a startup. While competing in one of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute’s Get Seeded grant rounds for student entrepreneurs, Neighbor came in last place. Five years later the company has closed its $53 million Series B round of funding. Neighbor was […]
