Learn about the Master of Business (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. This is a specialized nine-month graduate degree program for founders committed to launching their startup company aided by curriculum, mentoring, funding, and scholarships. Learn more at eccles.utah.edu/mbc.
Author: Lassonde Staff
Meet the inaugural founders in the Master of Business Creation program
The David Eccles School of Business and Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute welcomed the inaugural class of founders in the new Master of Business Creation (MBC) program starting this fall semester at the University of Utah. The group consists of 26 founders who have launched 20 companies ranging from fashion and education management to marketing automation and […]
Anselmo family donation supports entrepreneurship and hands-on learning at the Eccles School
The David Eccles School of Business and the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah announced today a new gift of $160,000 from U alumni Chad and Kristen Anselmo to support a top 10 ranked entrepreneurship program and hands-on learning programs and opportunities at the Eccles School. “We are pleased to support experiential education […]
New Master of Business Creation Program Featured by Speaking on Business
Our new Master of Business Creation (MBC) degree at the David Eccles School of Business was recently featured on the Zions Bank “Speaking on Business” program hosted by Chris Redgrave. Listen to this radio segment to learn about how the MBC program fills a gap in the market between business school curriculum and creating […]
Miller Cafe: Menu for Fall 2019
Welcome to Miller Cafe, Lassonde Studios’ eclectic eatery. It offers omelets, smoothies, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, burgers, chef’s specials, and all the snacks you desire. New to the eatery for the 2019-20 academic year is Acai Bowls, a student startup that will be serving out of the DubBox – a funky food truck located next to […]
VIDEO: Lassonde Studios Move-In August 2019
We are welcoming our L4 group of residents this year. In this video, you will get a glimpse into the move-in activities at Lassonde Studios. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
Winter Athlete Foundation: Helping Athletes Skate to Success
Behind every athlete who wows the world at the Olympic Games is years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. These athletes need a wide network of support to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Peter Sullivan, a junior studying marketing at the University of Utah, grew up speed skating and realized that these […]
PHOTO GALLERY: July at Lassonde 2019
Here are photos from our events and activities in July 2019 at Lassonde Studios. During the month, we created things in our Make Space, hosted our Summer Demo Day, held workshops, mentored startups, awarded Get Seeded grants, and more. All U students are welcome to attend our events and live here. Find upcoming events and […]
Mocha Motive: A Student-Run Mobile Cafe Serving Campus & Beyond
Mocha Motive is a student-owned, student-operated mobile cafe serving the University of Utah at Marriot Library five days a week owned by Alex Johnson, who is studying information systems. Johnson started serving coffee in the winter of 2017 after driving the hazardous 1970’s truck back from California, but only recently landed a spot at the […]
Special Event: Eccles Entrepreneurship Celebration & Reception in Boston on Aug. 12
Attend the Eccles Entrepreneurship Celebration & Reception on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. (Eastern Time) at the USS Constitution Museum in Boston. The event features tours of the famous Navy ship (nicknamed “Old Ironsides”) from 6:30 to 7:50 p.m., and hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, live music, and networking in the adjacent […]