Learn about some of the amazing student startup companies at the University of Utah. Students from all departments are inventing new products and starting businesses.
As a kid growing up in Salt Lake City, Garrett Petersen was always building something. In addition to his creativity, Petersen has always had a drive to help others. Over the past decade, Petersen has translated these passions into video and photo production, and now into Visibylity, a creative marketing partner for small- to medium-sized […]
When former Navy rescue swimmer Ryan Siner found himself depending on unreliable equipment during high-risk missions, he set out to fix the system that failed him. Years later, his experiences drove the creation of Aldrich Dynamics, a company dedicated to ensuring government agencies, hospitals, and essential workers will always have access to dependable equipment. “We […]
Growing up in a farming household in Nigeria, Gabriel Eze saw how the livelihood of Nigerian farmers has decreased over time as food prices have skyrocketed. Determined to help farmers maximize the potential of their soil and better support themselves, Eze created Rural Farmers Hub: Decision-Ready Data and Insights for Farmers. In developing a solution to […]
As a participant in the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program, Oluwatobiloba Akinrimisi is using her background and personal experiences to build Fave Bhite Foods, a healthy local snack brand rooted in Nigerian tradition. Growing up, sweets and processed foods surrounded Akinrimisi, but her grandmother often warned her about the dangers of […]
After a disastrous tour experience left her team sleeping in a van, Sheila Too decided she could do better. At the time, Too was working as a banker in Nairobi. She and her colleagues had booked a trip through a newly established tour consultant who lacked experience. The company overbooked the hotel, and the entire […]
Most college students and young professionals tend to feel uncertain and stressed when it comes to finding mentors to guide them through their chosen career path. They’re unsure of how to create connections with people within their industries of interest and often feel unprepared when entering the job market due to a lack of personalized […]
When Emmanuel Egbroko founded Inocul8, he set out to close a dangerous gap in Nigeria’s healthcare system: the lack of access to timely preventive care. Inocul8 is a digital health platform that delivers early health screenings, educational tools, and access to care — empowering users to take charge of their well-being before issues escalate. To […]
When Priscilla Mbama Abasi launched City Reads Books & Stationery in 2021, she wasn’t trying to build a traditional bookstore. She was responding to a need she experienced firsthand as a reader in Ghana. She is now expanding City Reads through the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program at the University of Utah’s David […]
In rural Kenya, a child missing school because a road washes out isn’t rare, it’s a daily reality. Ruth Boiyo grew up watching her community — her closest friends and family — be cut off from hospitals, schools, and markets because of the lack of road infrastructure. She witnessed devastating consequences firsthand due to the […]
When Julian Frimpong traveled through northern Ghana, he wasn’t planning to start a lifestyle brand. Frimpong, a software developer, had spent years working in tech. His regular visits to rural craft communities changed his trajectory after seeing the level of skill, detail, and cultural heritage woven into handmade baskets, leather goods, and décor. These products […]
