Here are photos from our events and activities in September 2019 at #LassondeStudios and other locations. During the month, our founder Pierre Lassonde visited, we got to know the founders in our new Master of Business Creation program, hosted our annual Fund U Feed U event, held our second Open Mic of the year, installed […]
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Learn more about the Lassonde Studios, the new home for student innovators and entrepreneurs at the University of Utah. The facility is a student residence, incubator and makerspace.
L4 Scavenger Hunt Winners
We hosted a scavenger hunt for our L4 residents for the 2019-20 academic year. They ran all over the building taking pictures, finding hidden gems, and getting to know each other and our community. Team finished 14 missions to complete the scavenger hunt. First place went to the team of Warren McCarty, a biology major […]
Meet the Lassonde Studios RA’s for 2019-20
If you live at Lassonde Studios, you already know at least one RA (or residential advisors). These outstanding students live and lead small groups within the building. They get to know each and every one of their residents and help ensure the best experience possible. The RA group for 2019-20 is diverse and accomplished. Get […]
By the Numbers: Lassonde Studios Residents for 2019-20
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute welcomed L4, the fourth group of student residents at Lassonde Studios, at move-in day for the 2019-20 academic year on Aug. 15. The group is one of the most diverse and ambitious yet to live in this unique building at the University of Utah. All students at the U are welcome […]
Photo Gallery: August at Lassonde 2019
Here are photos from our events and activities in August 2019 at Lassonde Studios and other locations. During the month, our new L4 residents moved in, we welcome our first MBC students, we started our many regular programs, we helped host a tour on the USS Constitution, and more. All U students are welcome to […]
Anselmo family donation supports entrepreneurship and hands-on learning at the Eccles School
The David Eccles School of Business and the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah announced today a new gift of $160,000 from U alumni Chad and Kristen Anselmo to support a top 10 ranked entrepreneurship program and hands-on learning programs and opportunities at the Eccles School. “We are pleased to support experiential education […]
Miller Cafe: Menu for Fall 2019
Welcome to Miller Cafe, Lassonde Studios’ eclectic eatery. It offers omelets, smoothies, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, burgers, chef’s specials, and all the snacks you desire. New to the eatery for the 2019-20 academic year is Acai Bowls, a student startup that will be serving out of the DubBox – a funky food truck located next to […]
VIDEO: Lassonde Studios Move-In August 2019
We are welcoming our L4 group of residents this year. In this video, you will get a glimpse into the move-in activities at Lassonde Studios. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
PHOTO GALLERY: July at Lassonde 2019
Here are photos from our events and activities in July 2019 at Lassonde Studios. During the month, we created things in our Make Space, hosted our Summer Demo Day, held workshops, mentored startups, awarded Get Seeded grants, and more. All U students are welcome to attend our events and live here. Find upcoming events and […]
Portal Power Raises $54K on Kickstarter
Aidan Daoussis is the inventor and founder behind the company, Portal Power, the world’s first portable charger within a cord. He launched the company from his dorm room at Lassonde Studios in 2016 and has since graduated with a degree in entrepreneurship. Through hard work and dedication to the idea, Portal Power launched their product […]