Want a closer look inside the Lassonde Studios? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We have new 3-D floor plans of each level. One of the renderings (below) shows the Garage, which will be the first floor of the Lassonde Studios. This floor is open to all students on campus. All you need is a […]
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.
University of Utah No. 17 for Entrepreneurship
The University of Utah continues to lead in entrepreneurship education. The David Eccles School of Business and its Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute jumped to No. 17 for graduate and No. 24 for undergraduate entrepreneur programs in the new rankings announced today by the Princeton Review. Last year, the U ranked No. 23 for graduate programs. The […]
Kickstarter: It’s about More Than Raising Money
The same way that a good angel investor should bring more to the table than financial aid, a Kickstarter campaign has the power to do far more for a startup than just raise funding. Today, we’re seeing companies such as Peak Designs debut every new product on Kickstarter before opening online sales. Why? For a number of reasons actually.
Bespoke Suits for a Cause
Trapper Roderick is more than just a haberdasher, student entrepreneur and (we think) the best-dressed man on campus. The University of Utah student is also proving to be a social entrepreneur as he enters a new partnership with the YWCA Utah. All are invited to a related event and celebration on Nov. 12 to learn about his company, True […]
Games4Health: Register now for 2015-16 season
Compete to win $60,000 in prizes Now is the time to get involved with the global Game4Health competition, hosted by the Sorenson Center for Innovation and Discovery at the David Eccles School of Business. The competition brings together video games with health promotion. Teams compete for $60,000 in five categories. Visit the Games4Health website to register, join the community, create […]
VIEWPOINT: Find Your French Accent
Technology has changed the landscape of business. Today it is easier than ever to create a cashflow from a personal brand or small business. It does not require you to invent the next Uber or Facebook. What it takes is combining a passion and a skill in an interesting way. Here’s the formula: skill + […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]