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 […]
Author: Lassonde Staff
What Students are Saying about Lassonde
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 […]
Day in the Life: Student Entrepreneur Taren Rohovit
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 […]
Prolink.gg: The Social Network for Gamers
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 […]
Photo Album: Spring at Lassonde Studios
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 […]
Aerial Photos of Lassonde Studios
Lassonde Studios looks great from all angles. Take a look at what it looks like from the sky by viewing these aerial photos. The exterior of the building was designed to mimic the curves of the nearby Wasatch Mountain canyons. Learn more about Lassonde Studios here: lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
Get Seeded Awards 7 Grants in April
Seven student startup teams received milestone grants at the Get Seeded Final Pitch Event in April 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 advance […]
VIDEO: David Pinnock Student Leader Feature
Get to know David Pinnock, a former Lassonde student leader who is using the skills he learned managing our Make Program. Learn more about the Make Program: lassonde.utah.edu/make
VIDEO: LIT Outdoors Startup Feature
Get to know LIT Outdoors, a Lassonde startup providing innovative outdoor equipment, including the “Tammock.” Learn more about this company and others at lassonde.utah.edu/launched
VIDEO: ColoClean Startup Feature
Get to know ColoClean, a Lassonde student startup developing a colonoscopy prep kit. Learn more about this company and others at lassonde.utah.edu/launched