The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute welcomed L6, the sixth group of student residents at Lassonde Studios, for the 2021-22 academic year earlier in August. This diverse group will “live, create, launch” together in this unique building for student entrepreneurs and innovators at the University of Utah. All students at the U are welcome at Lassonde Studios, […]
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VIDEO: Lassonde Studios Move-In Fall 2021
Our L6 community moved into Lassonde Studios in August 2021. Watch this video for highlights. This is the sixth group of students to live, create, launch here. We’re excited to see what they accomplish this year. Learn more about Lassonde Studios at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
Testimonials From Lassonde Supporters
Many alumni and community members support the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and the many student entrepreneurs thriving in its programs. Some of them are giving back to the University of Utah after launching their careers there. Some are inspired by young entrepreneurs who are following their dreams and attempting to change the world. We talked to […]
Photo Album: L6 Launch Party
We welcomed our Lassonde L6 community for 2021-22 at our annual Launch Party. See photos from the event in the gallery below. We are looking forward to another great year and to see what this amazing group of students can accomplish. The Launch Party featured brief remarks, a guest appearance by the new University of […]
Artist Scholarship & Award Established in Memory of Kylie Park
The artistic and inspirational spirit of Kylie Park will live on at Lassonde Studios and the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah with a generous gift from her family to establish the Love Every Minute of Your Life — Kylie B. Park Artist Award and the Launch Your Imagination — Kylie B. Park […]
Lassonde Events Calendar: Fall 2021
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for fall 2021 is now available in print and online formats. See links below. We have many events and opportunities planned for the semester. We have Make Space hours, grants, workshops, mentor hours, application deadlines, entrepreneur classes through the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy, and more. All University of […]
VIDEO: Lassonde Studios Walking Tour 2021
See inside Lassonde Studios at the University of Utah in this walking tour recorded in summer 2021. We start in the lobby and walk throughout the first floor and upstairs community spaces. Learn more and apply to live here at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
VIDEO: Lassonde 20th Anniversary Timeline
Watch this video to see highlights from our history as we celebrate our 20th anniversary. We started as just one program in 2001 and have grown into a nationally ranked program for student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Learn more about our history here.
Master of Business Creation Program Announces New Co-Directors
The award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business announced new leadership. Professors and experienced entrepreneurs Paul Brown and Taft Price are now co-directors of the program, while the founding director, Jack Brittain, starts transitioning to retirement while continuing to teach leadership in the MBC program, […]
Kings Peak: The World’s First Tent for You and Your Dog
Just like many others, Scott King, a master of business analytics student at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, got a puppy (Ollie) to join his family during the 2020 pandemic. Before getting Ollie, backpacking and camping was a big part of his life, and he wanted that to continue and to […]