Dalton Clift, a student at Park City High School, has always felt a pull towards technology. Since he discovered the computer at the age of four, technology and innovation have been a huge chunk of his life. Whether programming a new app or taking part in gaming competitions, Clift’s competitive drive inspired him to innovate […]
Author: Lassonde Staff
VELKS: Velcro Shoes for Men
During his senior year of high school in 2010, Shae Russell wanted one thing — a pair of Velcro shoes that didn’t come off a Wal-Mart rack. As he put pencil to paper, he created four designs which today are part of the VELKS shoe collection. Russell saw a gap in the men’s shoe industry […]
LightLine Catheter Wins in AMA Innovation Challenge
University of Utah student startup LightLine catheter won second place and $15,000 at the the AMA Healthier Nation Innovation Challenge on Saturday. The AMA’s Healthier Nation Innovation Challenge kicked off in April and invited all U.S. physicians, residents and medical students to be a positive force for health care and present their best ideas for shaping 21st-century medicine. […]
Lassonde Studios Construction Photos
Looking for the latest construction images of the Lassonde Studios? We have you covered. Below are images showing our current progress. We restarting the resident parking lot, finishing the copper siding and starting to finish the interior. Browse images for a closer look. Find more images on Facebook:
Photo Gallery: Lassonde Studios Construction Site
We’re making great progress on Lassonde Studios. But the construction site is still a bit of a mess (check out the photos below). We promise to have it cleaned up before move-in on Aug. 18, 2016. We can’t wait to meet all of the new residents! Learn more here: lassonde.utah.edu.
Tips for Entrepreneurs from Peke•Buo Founder
No matter what your circumstances, becoming an entrepreneur is not easy. The hours are long. The future is uncertain. And challenges hit you at every turn. If you want help finding your path to success, it helps to find a good role model … someone like Sariah Tate, one of many female entrepreneurs on the […]
U Alum Chase Norton Wins Utah Student 25
Chase Norton, University of Utah alumni and co-founder of Artisan Hardware, won the Utah Venture Entrepreneur Forum’s Utah Student 25 Award recently. Artisan Hardware has experienced tremendous growth during the past couple years as they’ve focused on handmade artisan-quality hardware for interior sliding barn doors. Chase started his business in 2014 while he was still a […]
Photo Gallery: 2016 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
We hosted the inaugural 2016 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge on May 14, 2016. See what happened in this photo gallery. All students in Utah, ages 14-18, were invited to compete. The top-16 teams advanced to the final event, where they competed for $22,000 in cash and prizes. Learn about the teams and find the […]
VIDEO: 2016 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
Watch our video of the inaugural 2016 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge. Students from across the state, ages 14-18, competed for $22,000 in cash and prizes. The top-16 teams advance to the final event. Read about the winners of the 2016 HSUEC here. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/hsuec.
Utah High School Entrepreneurs Win $22K in Prizes
Utah’s best high school entrepreneurs won $22,000 in prizes at the inaugural 2016 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) Final Awards and Showcase event today at the University of Utah. Sixty eight teams entered the competition. The top-16 teams advanced to the final event with business ideas ranging from surgical tools to fashion consulting. The […]