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.
University of Utah students Tan Nguyen and Tobias Mache have one goal: revitalize the movie-going experience. They are the founders of Cineractive, a company working to create interactive display technology for movie theaters to use as an alternative to traditional static posters. The idea came from Nguyen’s love of going to the movies. “My family […]
If you could bring one product to the 1600s, what would it be? University of Utah applied mathematics student Spencer Marx says it’s obvious: digital healthcare devices. He is the founder of Aloe, a company working to make a handheld device for at-home ultrasounds. As technology develops, its biggest impact will likely be on digital […]
GeoTechnical Rock Lab, a startup founded by an MBA student and alumni from the University of Utah, aims to reshape oil and gas extraction to create a more sustainable future. The company uses various subsurface geology methods to test and examine rocks. Examination insights can increase the efficiency of drilling techniques. GeoTechnical Rock Lab was […]
Krystal Christensen never thought she’d be an entrepreneur. “It seemed too uncertain and risky,” she said. That all changed when she discovered her passion for massage therapy. Soon after, she launched Utah Medical Massage & Wellness. “Ultimately, I realized I could help more people more effectively by building a company backed by a team of […]
Boston Richins was never a big fan of worms. When she married a small-town farm boy with dreams of owning an organic fertilizer business, she hoped it was just a phase. It wasn’t. Her husband went full force into an earthworm-driven business plan. The fertilizer is called “worm castings” – “the polite way to say, […]
If you are looking for career advice, a University of Utah student is developing a solution for you. David Kale, a recent graduate of the David Eccles School of Business, launched Career Hacks, a new digital community focusing on personal and professional development. Currently, Kale is the face of Career Hacks, but he aims to […]
Have you ever had coffee from Spain? Or tried a cafe de olla from Mexico? Have you ever added egg yolk to your coffee like they do in Vietnam? If the answer is no, Ki Coffee can change that. The company sells subscription coffee boxes that are unlike anything on the market. The average coffee subscription box […]
We Rock DM is a digital marketing agency with a focus on website design, now growing their business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Founder Tricia Ulberg, a graphic and website designer, has 20 years of website experience – her resume includes ESPN.com, […]
C-Blu is a medical device company working to increase the accuracy of cervical cancer screening. C-Blu recently won first place at the 2024 Bench to Bedside Competition, a medical device innovation competition. The team includes five University of Utah students: Ethan Betts, Libby Brooks, Derek Lewis, Ryleigh Smith, and Nathan Wallace. The students are studying […]
Browse photos from Demo Day 2024. At this annual event, the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute welcomed dozens of student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah to celebrate the end of the year by showcasing their products and services. We also awarded a special prize to an outstanding student leader. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/demo.
