The new Master of Business Creation (MBC) Online program option welcomed the inaugural class of founders for 2023-24 at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business this semester. The MBC is an academic offering of the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy in partnership with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. Both are part of the […]
Author: Lassonde Staff
Metopio: Easy-to-Use Data Science Tools
Metopio provides easy-to-use tools to help everyday people understand populations and places and make better decisions regardless of their data-science experience – something that was missing in the data landscape, according to co-founder Angie Grover. She is leveraging the resources and expertise delivered in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Online program at the University […]
Lassonde Studios Wins Spaces & Places Award from Silicon Slopes
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute’s Lassonde Studios won the Spaces & Places Award at the 2022 Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame & Awards at the Grand America Hotel earlier this month. The event brought together, 1,300 leaders, entrepreneurs, and guests. Launched in 1999, the awards identify and applaud the breakthrough leaders and companies who have contributed […]
Photo Gallery: January at Lassonde 2023
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in January 2023. During this month, we enjoyed heaps of fresh powder on the ski slopes, created things in the Make Space, attended E-Club Startup Forums, launched our big ideas, met with old and new friends, and more. Find upcoming events […]
Top 20 Announced in 2023 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
The top 20 teams in the 2023 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge were announced today. The student startup teams advance to the final round of this statewide business-model competition that is open to college students across Utah. Teams are competing for over $60,000 in cash and prizes, including a $30,000 grand prize. The winners will be announced […]
Lassonde Institute Named a Finalist in Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame & Awards
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute was announced as a finalist for the 2022 Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame & Awards recently. Launched in 1999, the awards identify and applaud the breakthrough leaders and companies who have contributed to the ongoing and growing success of Utah and Silicon Slopes. The Lassonde Institute was named a finalist for […]
Lassonde Events Calendar: Spring 2023
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for spring 2023 is now available in print and online formats. See links below. We have many events and opportunities planned for the semester. We have Make Space hours, grants, workshops, mentor hours, application deadlines, entrepreneur classes through the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy, and more. All University of […]
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Awards $394,500 in Scholarships for 2022-23
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-5 ranked program at the University of Utah, awarded $394,500 in scholarships to 125 students for the 2022-23 academic year as of today. The scholarships come with the opportunity to gain leadership skills and experience while managing many activities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Find a complete list of scholarship recipients below. They […]
39 Student Entrepreneurs Admitted to Lassonde Founders Program for 2022-23
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute – a top-5 ranked division of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah – welcomed the third group of Lassonde Founders for the 2022-23 academic year. Thirty-nine students, including some returning to the program for the second or third year, were admitted into the residential entrepreneur program for undergraduate students. They […]
Photo Gallery: November at Lassonde 2022
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in November 2022. During this month, we attended workshops, toured Lassonde Studios with guests, created things with the Make Space team, attended a special event for the Lassonde Founders, enjoyed the snow, pitched for Get Seeded grants, made new friends, and […]