Join a guest lecture to hear from Linda & David Bradford. The lecture is titled “The Top 10 Lessons Learned from the Greatest Technologists of the Information Technology Age.” They will draw on their interactions with highly influential personalities – from Bill Gates to Cindy Crawford – to share the most important insights for a society […]
Category: Events
We host many events to support student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah. We have workshops, competitions, networking opportunities, seed grant programs and more!
Run a Kitchen: Compete to Serve Your Food in the Miller Cafe
DATE CHANGE: We moved the date for the “Run a Kitchen” event to Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 6:30-8 p.m. at Lassonde Studios. [Updated: 11-22-16, 3:20 p.m.] Our new Food Entrepreneur program has grown beyond our expectations, and now we’re bringing you the biggest opportunity yet: a competition to serve your food at the Miller Cafe! All students […]
Get Seeded: Who Got Funded in September and October
The Get Seeded program is off to a great start this semester. In the last two months, 18 student-run startups have been funded for a combined total of $34,540.60. The Get Seeded business pitch competition has been helping student startups move forward with their next milestone by giving seed funding to those practicing lean startup […]
A Guac to Remember
Guacamole, a dish of mashed up avocados, is increasingly popular among Americans, even rivaling salsa as the go-to dip. Although it’s been around for over 500 years, fans continue to invent new recipes. One reason for this is the versatility of avocados, which can be paired with almost anything— from tomatoes and onions to black […]
VIDEO: Bench to Beside Innovation Competition
Learn about Bench to Bedside, a student medical innovation competition at the University of Utah. All students are welcome to participate. Learn more at bit.ly/UUb2b.
TOMS Shoes Founder Visiting U for Free Lecture
The Obert C. and Grace A. Tanner Humanities Center at the University of Utah welcomes Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS shoes, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts Dumke Auditorium. Mycoskie will present “Social Entrepreneurism: The New Face of American Innovation” as the keynote address for the 2016 World […]
Best Buy is Coming to the U: Learn How to Get Funded
Do you have a product you want to see on the shelf at Best Buy? Join Best Buy executive and Lassonde Institute alumnus Joel Nelson to learn about Best Buy Ignite, a new program to fund entrepreneurs with products that could be sold in Best Buy. Nelson will be at the University of Utah for […]
VIDEO: Lassonde Studios Building Dedication
We dedicated Lassonde Studios this week. Thanks to everyone who made it possible! We celebrated by inviting the public to tour the building. Special guests included Pierre Lassonde and the many students living, creating and launching here. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
A Month at Lassonde in Photos
Can you believe it? We’ve already been in Lassonde Studios for a month. Browse our event images from the last few weeks to see what we’ve been doing. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Guest Speaker: Steve Case, AOL Founder, on Oct. 5
Founder of AOL and author of “The Third Wave,” Steve Case is visiting the University of Utah for a special event on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 1-2 p.m. at Lassonde Studios (1701 Student Life Way). The event is free, and lunch will be served. *Required registration is below*. Case will share pro tips on launching […]
