University of Utah entrepreneur student Karoline Gregorian is turning her unique background, passion for fashion, and desire to empower women into a business as the founder of KaroChique. KaroChique is a women’s fashion boutique. The company is fueled by Gregorian’s entrepreneurial spirit and a deep-seated love for the world of fashion. Her journey has been […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute awarded the 2023-24 Community Impact Award to the Davis Catalyst Center. This annual award is sponsored by the Entrepreneur Association and was awarded at the 2024 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC). The Catalyst Center brings Davis School District students together with local business and industry mentors. The students are immersed […]
Seven student startup teams received $6,500 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in March 2024. 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 and other locations in March 2024. During this month, we explored the outdoors, hosted the High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge and the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, attended workshops, pitched for Get Seeded grants, learned new skills at Make It activities, and more. Find upcoming events […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute awarded the Love Every Minute of Your Life — Kylie B. Park Artist Award to Alon Meir for the 2023-24 academic year. “It is an honor to work with students who are dedicated to supporting the creative vision of the Lassonde community,” said Anne Bastein, program director at the Lassonde Entrepreneur […]
Dolly and Phil Casper, a husband and wife team who graduated from the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, are the co-founders of STOHZ. Their product, called the STOHZ PIN, is a small, lightweight AirPod holder that people can attach to themselves, like a magnetic nametag. […]
Pursuing a master’s in business isn’t often a high priority for professional artists. But when Colter May, contemporary western artist and founder of Colter May LLC, heard about University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program he was intrigued. “I hoped this program would help me continue the momentum I had built as an […]
Welcome to the 2024 edition of “Student Innovation at the U.” Inside this annual publication, you will learn about one of the most exciting things happening at the University of Utah: our students’ transformation into changemakers who generate real-world impact through their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. I hope you find their stories as inspiring as […]
“Student Innovation at the U” is an annual publication celebrating student innovation and impact at the University of Utah. A digital version is available at lassonde.utah.edu/studentinnovation2024. This publication is produced by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, an interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business and the hub for student entrepreneurs and innovators at the […]
ArtsBridge: An interdisciplinary arts education outreach program. artsbridge.utah.edu ArtsForce: A two-day conference for art students to learn about how to share their creative work. artsforceutah.com Arts Entrepreneur: Connect with your peers, learn the value of your skills, and explore connections between the arts and entrepreneurship. lassonde.utah.edu/art Associated Student of the University of Utah (ASUU): A […]
