The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute – a top-10 ranked division of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah – welcomed the second group of Lassonde Founders for the 2021-22 academic year. Thirty-eight students, including some students returning to the program for the second year, were admitted into the new residential entrepreneur program […]
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Company Launch Startup Teams for Spring 2022
Meet the 23 startup teams in our Company Launch program at Lassonde Studios for spring 2022. Find a complete list below. They are working in areas ranging from hair products to food waste. Company Launch offers these startups office space at Lassonde Studios, cohort gatherings, workshops, staff coaches, professional consultants, and more. All students at the […]
Master of Business Creation Startup Cinch Raises $3 Million in Seed Round
One of the first startups to graduate from the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, Cinch just raised a $3 million seed-stage financing round to grow its marketing automation software. Founder Justin Rae, CEO, enrolled in the MBC program in 2019-2020, the inaugural year for […]
VIDEO: Master of Business Creation Founders 2021-22
Meet the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program founders during the 2021-22 academic year. They are growing their businesses in this unique, 9-month program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Learn more at eccles.utah.edu/mbc.
Lassonde Ambassador and Mentor Program Impact Since 2014
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute’s Lassonde Ambassador and Mentor Program launched in 2014 as a University of Utah, student-run initiative to help high school students explore access to higher education and opportunities related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Since then, the program has more than achieved its mission and exceeded expectations. […]
Photo Gallery: December at Lassonde 2021
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in December 2021. During this month, we awarded grants, attended workshops, played volleyball, made snowmen, celebrated the holidays, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Lassonde Events Calendar: Spring 2022
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for spring 2022 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 […]
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Awards $320,400 in Scholarships for 2021-22
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-10 ranked program at the University of Utah, awarded $320,400 in scholarships to 110 students for the 2021-22 academic year. The scholarships come with the opportunity to gain leadership skills and experience while managing many activities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Find a complete list of scholarship recipients below. They range from undergraduate […]
Tribe Wins $3,000 Grand Prize at the 2021-22 University of Utah Opportunity Quest
Tribe, a mobile platform for team-based addiction recovery and self-improvement, won first place and the $3,000 grand prize at the 2021-22 University of Utah Opportunity Quest business model summary competition today. Ten teams advanced to the final judging and awards event held at Lassonde Studios. The competition is managed by students at the Lassonde Entrepreneur […]
Photo Gallery: November at Lassonde 2021
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in November 2021. During this month, we attended Workshops, built things in the Make Space, held a pizza party, listened to jazz, pitched startup ideas, made new friends, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.