Browse our many announcements for news and updates about our many programs related to entrepreneurship, innovation and business at the University of Utah.
Our new Master of Business Creation (MBC) degree at the David Eccles School of Business was recently featured on the Zions Bank “Speaking on Business” program hosted by Chris Redgrave. Listen to this radio segment to learn about how the MBC program fills a gap in the market between business school curriculum and creating […]
I started my journey as a technology gaming app entrepreneur 4 years ago at the University of Utah. My very first app was a simple soundboard of a famous actor called Shia Labeouf. The app has received over 100,000 downloads. Building this app helped me see the joy and pain one can receive from building […]
When you come up with a new business idea, it can be tempting to jump right into developing the product or creating an impressive marketing plan. But first, you need to make sure that there are people out there who will want what you are selling. No matter how great you think your business idea […]
Are you a new student? Transfer? Future leader? All are welcomed at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. The Lassonde outreach team wants to welcome and inform all who would like to get involved with many disciplines around campus. Connect by attending one of the many summer 2019 tours and tabling events listed below. Having a transformative […]
Here are photos from our events and activities in May 2019 at Lassonde Studios. During the month, we kicked off our summer programs, welcomed new startups, met some new friends, hosted many events, awarded Get Seeded grants, held the inaugural Utah Entrepreneurship Program Summit and more. All U students are welcome to attend our events […]
Hi friends! I’m Tobi Yoon! I’m a second-year biomedical engineering, entrepreneur, and dog lover! I also own a startup (more on that later). I’ve lived at the Lassonde Studios for the past two years, and I’m stoked to show you a day in my life! 8 a.m. We’ve got a long day ahead of us! […]
The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (UEC), the state’s largest collegiate entrepreneur competition, announced the top 20 teams for 2019 today. Hundreds of students from colleges across the state entered the business-model competition. The teams are competing for over $100,000 in cash and prizes, including a $40,000 grand prize. The winners will be determined at a final […]
You’ve got an idea, you’re starting a company and like most people with an idea, you need some money to help get it started. You’ve already looked through the couch cushions, begged your parents for whatever they can spare, and the plasma center said your counts aren’t high enough for them, so now what? “Shark […]
We begin learning from books at a young age and continue the trend all the way through graduation. Today, through websites like Amazon and Google, you can learn just about anything on any topic. However, some things are easier to learn than others. For instance, how to change a light bulb can be as simple […]
Watch this video playlist to learn about the top 10 teams in the University of Utah Opportunity Quest competition for 2018-19. Opportunity Quest is a statewide business model competition. The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute hosts branch OQ competitions across the state at the University of Utah and partner universities. All participants are judged by industry […]
