Most small business owners know the frustration of pouring money into ads or hiring new staff, only to see potential customers slip through the cracks. For Millika Grant, founder of Consolve, that challenge became the spark for building something different. Through the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah, Grant is transforming her vision […]
Watch this video to learn why students at the University of Utah chose to live, create, launch at Lassonde Studios. All current and incoming students are welcome to apply to live here and get involved during the academic year and summer. We have many programs and opportunity for students to learn about and experience entrepreneurship. […]
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios in January 2026. During this month, we pitched for Get Seeded grants, attended Make It activities, learned new skills at Workshops, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Browse photos from the Applied AI for Entrepreneurs Summit on January 22, 2026, at the University of Utah. Attendees heard from local and national experts in AI and entrepreneurship in keynote and panel conversations. Learn more about the Entrepreneur Summit Series: lassonde.utah.edu/summit/
Eight student startup teams received $8,000 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in November 2025. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas. The final pitch event for regular grants was held at Lassonde Studios. It included live startup pitches, free food, and public voting to determine who received […]
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios in November 2025. During this month, we attended workshops, pitched for Get Seeded grants, learned new skills at Make It activities, hosted the Fashion in Business club, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios in October 2025. During this month, we attended workshops, pitched for Get Seeded grants, dressed up for Halloween, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Meet the hospitality managers at Lassonde Studios. From managing the front desk with a smile to assisting you with any questions or problems, they’re dedicated to making Lassonde feel like home. Read more below about the hospitality managers working to keep things running smoothly. Next time you’re in the building, stop by and say hello! […]
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios in September 2025. During this month, we attended workshops, pitched for Get Seeded grants, learned new skills at Make It activities, hosted our first entrepreneurship summit, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute – a top-5 ranked division of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah – welcomed a new group of Lassonde Founders for the 2025-26 academic year. Thirty-one students were admitted into the residential entrepreneur program for undergraduate students. They moved into Lassonde Studios in August for the […]
