Browse our many announcements for news and updates about our many programs related to entrepreneurship, innovation and business at the University of Utah.
Inspired by a $150,000 matching gift from Pierre Lassonde, the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is raising funds to support students affected by COVID-19. Support for our entrepreneurs is critical during this time of uncertainty. Your generosity will help students impacted by current events to realize their dreams through scholarship assistance. During this time, donations will aid entrepreneurs at […]
We’re engaging our community online this summer through many events and activities. One of those opportunities is fun social media challenges. Everyone is invited to enter for a chance to get involved and win cash and prizes. With most of our community working from home lately, our latest challenge was for everyone to submit photos […]
Everyone is invited to participate in our social media challenges for summer 2020. This your chance to show off your home office, tips for working at home, meeting some new people, have fun, and win cash and prizes! We’ll be giving away gift cards, cash, and pizza. See below for dates and details. Submit a […]
After 35 years leading Franco-Nevada, Pierre Lassonde – the founder of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business – retired from the company when he stepped down as chairman of the board earlier this month. The milestone concluded an epic career with the company he cofounded in 1985 […]
Here are photos from the 2019-20 Opportunity Quest at the University of Utah final event on Jan. 17, 2020. Opportunity Quest competitions are held at universities throughout Utah. The winners earn cash prizes and a place as one of the top 20 teams in the finals of the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, where the grand prize […]
The menu at the Miller Cafe for spring 2020 will have all of the great items served during the fall semester. The cafe offers omelets, smoothies, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, burgers, chef’s specials, and all the snacks you desire. Find detailed menu information below. The Miller Cafe is the eclectic eatery at Lassonde Studios on the […]
Utah is the No. 1 state in the country for entrepreneurs for 2020, according to a new study from Seek Capital study and reported by Forbes. “When it comes to business, not all states are created equal, and for entrepreneurs just starting out, it matters more than you may realize,” the study reports. “The best […]
When young students start talking to their counselors about what career options to pursue, the counselors usually ask “What are you good at?” They want to know what strengths the teen has so they can suggest a future that aligns with those strengths. A SWOT analysis that is used correctly helps a startup use its […]
Support the Master of Business Creation (MBC) founders at the David Eccles School of Business and Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute as they launch and grow their businesses in this unique program. Your donations will help create a new MBC Founders Fund, a pool of seed funding for students to access when they need to further develop their […]
Spencer Wilson and Morgan Lander, University of Utah students and founders of Little Wanderers Studios, have been so impacted by the entertainment and arts industry, they created a company and culture that aims to “uplift the world.” Little Wanderers Studios is an indie game company that celebrates diversity of thought through the creation of fun […]
