Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios in August 2024. During this month, we welcomed our new Lassonde 400 L9 residents and student leaders, hosted several kick-off events, introduced a new group of Master of Business Creation founders and Lassonde Founders, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Category: Announcements
Browse our many announcements for news and updates about our many programs related to entrepreneurship, innovation and business at the University of Utah.
Community Impact Award Given to Davis Catalyst Center for 2023-24
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 […]
Proximity: Software Changing the Political Landscape
Proximity is bringing politics back to the people. Becki Wright, a founder in the Master of Business (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, has worked as a campaign manager, finance director, political consultant, and served in political leadership for a combined total of over a decade. No matter the […]
Lassonde Student Wins Artist Award for 2023-24
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 […]
Off the Rack: Gen Z’s Answer to Fast Fashion
With the help of the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, Susma Gurung is pursuing her childhood dream. Since she was a kid, Gurung has been passionate about fashion. Growing up in Salt Lake City, Gurung scoured thrift shops for the perfect pieces. While she loved […]
Meet the Residential & Community Advisors at Lassonde Studios for 2023-24
Meet this year’s residential advisors and community advisors at Lassonde Studios. These student leaders live and work at Lassonde and make sure residents are safe, happy, and healthy. They are accomplished and involved, serving as great role models for the students in their community. Read more below about the students working around the clock to keep […]
Summer at Lassonde 2023
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios in summer 2023. This summer, we built things in our Make Space, attended Workshops, pitched for startup grants, met new people, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Get Seeded Awards $4,550 in Grants for April
Six student startup teams received $4,550 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in April 2023. 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 the grant […]
Inaugural Community Impact Award Given to American Fork Teacher
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute awarded the inaugural Community Impact Award to American Fork High School teacher Calvin Barnum. This annual award is sponsored by the Entrepreneur Association and was awarded for the first time at the 2023 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC). Barnum teaches marketing and entrepreneurship and is the DECA advisor at American […]
Get Seeded Awards $4,837 in Grants for March
Five student startup teams received $4,837 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in March 2023. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas. Get Seeded is a milestone grant funding program open to all students at the University of Utah. Students requesting more than $500 follow a three-step process, […]