We were busy in September at Lassonde Studios. Browse this photo gallery to see some of the things we did during the month. Find upcoming events and activities on our online calendar: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Photo Gallery: September at Lassonde
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.
Quantum Snow: Revolutionizing Man-Made Snow
University of Utah student startup Quantum Snow wants to revolutionize man-made snow production so people can enjoy deep powder on the slopes all winter long – regardless of how much snow falls from the sky. With the lackluster snowfall in Utah in 2018, atmospheric science students Peter Veals and Trey Alvey decided to create their […]
Starting a Nonprofit Organization
How many people do you know are able to make a difference and help out thousands of people? I would guess that not many people will have quite that large of an impact. There is a way where you can serve and help out countless people, by starting a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Three years ago, […]
Do I Need to Visit My Chinese Factory?
Whenever I have a client manufacturing something in China, I always recommend visiting the manufacturing facility. There are many benefits to visiting your manufacturer regardless of where they are, but from my experience, it’s even more important when your manufacturer is overseas. The cost to visit may seem high at first, but can you really […]
4 Mental Hacks for Entrepreneurs
As a student and an entrepreneur, I tend to ask a lot of my mind. If you are a typical example of either of those things, I imagine you do the same. Whether you are cramming for test after test, or waiting on that next brilliant idea for a startup, your mind is very much […]
Accelerate Your Summer: An Overview of Lassonde’s Student-Run Summer Internships
The Lassonde Entrepreneurship Institute and Lassonde Studios are the places to be for new experiences and opportunities at the University of Utah. During summer 2018, Lassonde introduced student-run, student-focused internships in three categories: Founders, Program Managers and Startup Team interns. All three of the summer internship programs lasted 10 weeks, and vary on time commitments, […]
Improve Your Prototyping Mindset and Process
A prototype is more than just a shiny, new piece of technology — it’s a methodology. Every entrepreneur will prototype their product or service, but only some go through this process effectively. Blake Wigdahl knows this process well. As the vice president of design and business development at Western Architectural, he has led many […]
Construction Notice: Moving into Lassonde Studios
Sorry for the mess! The main road getting to Lassonde Studios is under construction. Please expect to use an alternate route to get here during move-in week and beyond. Move-In Day is Thursday, Aug. 16. As you make your way to campus on Move-In Day, utilize this route: Regardless of which direction you are coming, […]
Global Entrepreneurship Program Traveling to South America in Spring 2019
Last year, the Global Entrepreneurship Program, which is provided by the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the David Eccles School of Business, took 16 aspiring entrepreneurs on a unique, immersive semester-long trip through Asia. The students lived in and took University of Utah classes at a Korean University in Seoul, Korea, interned with different international startups and earned a […]
Todd Zenger Q&A: Entrepreneurship is Value Creation
Todd Zenger is an accomplished academic, currently serving as the chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah and presidential professor of strategy and strategic leadership. With degrees from Stanford University and UCLA, Zenger is an expert in the field of strategy, entrepreneurship and […]
