Fifteen student startup companies are engaged in an intense summer experience at the University of Utah through the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, an interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business. Each startup applied and was admitted earlier this year to be startups in residence at Lassonde Studios, a large innovation and residence facility on […]
While treating people in Africa, University of Utah anesthesiologist Sean Runnels invented a suite of intubation tools for placing breathing tubes during medical procedures. Now, he is moving rapidly toward selling the products. With help from students at the U’s Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and the Center for Technology & Venture Commercialization (TVC), he refined his […]
Here’s a look at the 2018 summer startups in the Company Launch space (in alphabetical order): BasicallYours — BasicallYours is an organic beauty and body product company with eco-friendly flair to it. They have a wide variety of scented deodorants along with facial and body products and other add-on accessories. Their products are made with the purest ingredients […]
Three student startup teams received milestone grants at the Get Seeded Final Pitch Event in May 2018 at Lassonde Studios. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas. Get Seeded is a monthly milestone grant funding program open to all college students in Utah. The first step is to apply online. Top teams […]
“What are you giving your dad for Father’s Day?” asked Miles Petty, an MBA student at the University of Utah, to an unsuspecting audience at the beginning of his pitch for The Care Tree at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute’s May Get Seeded event. “You don’t know yet? Well …” and then, to the surprise of […]
Forty Utah founded companies, including many with ties to the University of Utah, will be featured at the 2-Year Anniversary Product Hunt Meetup on Thursday, May 31, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Lassonde Studios. The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and Big Door have teamed up to organize an interactive meetup where attendees can test trending products […]
Thinking about getting involved with the Lassonde Institute or living at Lassonde Studios? If all the resources and living options aren’t enough, listen to what some current and past students have to say about the programs and residential spaces: Aidan Daoussis (Entrepreneurship) “It’s such an inspiring area for entrepreneurs, and that’s exactly what I want […]
Hello everyone, My name is Taren Rohovit. I’m currently a sophomore here at the University of Utah, majoring in psychology. Both last year as well as this year I’ve lived at Lassonde Studios, and it’s been an amazing experience. Last year, I started a company called Index with my partner Mathew Beseris — Index, if […]
A social network for gamers, Prolink.gg is taking off after winning second place and $10,000 at the 2018 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge in April. The statewide competition is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and sponsored by Zions Bank. In addition to launching their mobile apps recently, Prolink.gg’s beta site has over 150,000 visitors and they expect […]
We had an amazing time during the spring semester at #LassondeStudios. We threw a few parties, creating things in our Make Space, attended Workshops, watched the snow fall from our windows … and so much more. Browse this photo album to see what you missed or to live it again! Find our upcoming events in our […]
