The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute – a top-10 ranked division of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah – welcomed the inaugural group of Lassonde Founders for the 2020-21 academic year. Thirty-one students, plus two student directors, were admitted into the new residential entrepreneur program for undergraduate students. They moved into Lassonde […]
Author: Lassonde Staff
U. of Utah Ranked #10 Most Entrepreneurial School in America
The University of Utah is the No. 10 most entrepreneurial school in America, according to Affordable Schools, a higher education resource that connects people with the best affordable colleges. Affordable Schools listed the University of Utah among the “50 Most Entrepreneurial Schools in America” in a recent report. The ranking is the latest in a […]
Enter to Win: Resident Social Media Challenges for Fall 2020
Residents at Lassonde Studios for 2020-21, the L5 group, are welcome to enter our social media challenges for fall 2020. Each contest offers a cash prize and is a great way to connect with the community. Find details about each of the challenges below. Watch for more details and participate in the L5 Facebook group. […]
Lassonde Studios Residents for 2020-21
Welcome L5, the fifth group of student residents at Lassonde Studios! This exceptional group of students moved in for the 2020-21 academic starting Aug 18 – and they are starting a year like none other. All students living at Lassonde Studios are encouraged to “live, create, launch.” This year’s residents will have a unique opportunity to […]
VIDEO: Welcome to Lassonde Studios 2020-21
Welcome to L5, the fifth group of students to live, create, launch at Lassonde Studios! We can’t wait to welcome you! We have a great building and programs, but it’s the people that make the difference. We look forward to seeing you live, create, launch at Lassonde. Learn more about Lassonde Studios at https://lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
Celebrating Our First Online Summer
Wow, what a summer! This was definitely one to remember. We started by quickly moving all our programs and events online due to COVID-19. But our students persevered. They entrepreneured at home while taking advantage of our many virtual opportunities. Congratulations to all our student entrepreneurs navigating this challenging period, and thank you to all […]
VIDEO: Entrepreneuring from Home
How are you entrepreneuring from home during the COVID-19 pandemic? In this video, Pure Ware, Wyetta, Parq, Beacon Sleep Solutions, Alive Entertainment, and True Adherence give us an update on what it’s like to work from home. Learn more about these startups and others launching at Lassonde here: https://lassonde.utah.edu/launched.
Blyncsy Launches Contact Tracing System for COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a new term to enter our lexicon, “contact tracing,” and a University of Utah startup company, Blyncsy, is developing a technology solution to make it more efficient on college campuses across the country and beyond. The system is called Mercury. It uses Wi-Fi networks to track the movement of people […]
Support Student Entrepreneurs Impacted by COVID-19
Inspired by a $150,000 matching gift from Pierre Lassonde, the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is raising funds to support students affected by COVID-19. Support for our entrepreneurs is critical during this time of uncertainty. Your generosity will help students impacted by current events to realize their dreams through scholarship assistance. During this time, donations will aid entrepreneurs at […]
Photo Gallery: Home Workspace Challenge Submissions
We’re engaging our community online this summer through many events and activities. One of those opportunities is fun social media challenges. Everyone is invited to enter for a chance to get involved and win cash and prizes. With most of our community working from home lately, our latest challenge was for everyone to submit photos […]