We take a fresh approach to entrepreneurship education. Watch this video for an explanation from Jay Barney, a world-renowned scholar and the chair of the Entrepreneurship & Strategy Department at the David Eccles School of Business. Learn more about academic opportunities at eccles.link/entp.
Author: Lassonde Staff
Boost Your Skills: New Programs for Student Entrepreneurs
It’s time to take all your business ideas and turn them into reality. The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute has launched three new student development programs to make your dreams more attainable. Workshops, Meetups and Hours with Experts are the new programs to help you succeed in your business venture. Workshops The workshops help you get involved with […]
Our Kind of Tie
If you’re looking for an awesome tie – one that’s business on the front and personality on the back – look no further than student startup INK Menswear. The company launched a Kickstarter campaign for their “Tongue & Tail” ties on Oct. 1, and it was fully funded within 48 hours. View the campaign page to learn more […]
Get Seeded: Pitch Your Business Idea for Cash
Need cash to get your business idea off the ground? Or do you like watching others pitch their ideas? Then you must participate in our monthly Get Seeded program sponsored by Zions Bank. More than $100,000 in grants are available this year (it’s free money, people!). All students are welcome to enter your ideas, and the public is invited […]
New Lassonde Studios Renderings
Did you know the Lassonde Studios will be clad in new copper, like a shiny penny? It will change color over time as it weathers. Eventually, it will gain a beautiful green patina. The changing exterior color mirrors the vibrant, evolving activities that will happen inside the building. The building is designed to evolve as styles […]
New Sleeping Bag Adaptive by Design
People without disabilities take a lot for granted — especially when it comes to enjoying the great outdoors. Pedaling a bike, using a sleeping bag and even planting flowers can be difficult for people with physical limitations. The challenges came as a shock to students in the U’s new Multi-Disciplinary Design program when they started […]
VIDEO: Student Entrepreneur Conference 2015
Here’s a peek inside our 2015 Student Entrepreneur Conference. Want to get involved with entrepreneurship at the University of Utah? We have many more events planned throughout the year. Watch our event calendar.
Student Entrepreneurs Get Inspired at SEC 2015
Hundreds of students from universities all across Utah attended our 2015 Student Entrepreneur Conference (SEC) today to learn from community professionals about different facets of entrepreneurship. The event, held at eBay’s Draper campus, offered them the opportunity to learn about intellectual property law, business formation, product design, digital marketing, and many other valuable business skills. The conference […]
Elevated Designs: Printing Innovation in Three Dimensions
Think about how frustrating paper printers can be — there are jams, spills and alignment problems galore. Now add another dimension of complexity, and you begin to understand why 3-D printing isn’t as simple as it may seem. Two undergraduate students are learning this lesson firsthand while launching their company, Elevated Designs. They provide 3-D-printing […]
Everything You Need in One Place
Don’t miss our new fall newsletter. Pick up a copy or download it to get everything you need to know in one place. Inside, you’ll find news and a complete fall event calendar. Find something that interests you, then participate or just show up and watch. See you there. Download PDF