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 Hannah Rogers and Frances Benfell know that shopping sustainably isn’t as easy as it seems. They started Conscious, an app and Google Chrome extension that helps customers easily make eco-friendly shopping decisions. Conscious’s mission is to make sustainable consumption an accessible and fun experience for the average consumer. The software will […]
Meet the 14 startup teams in our Company Launch program at Lassonde Studios for fall 2023. They are a diverse group of students working in many different industries. Find a complete list below. Company Launch offers these startup teams office space at Lassonde Studios, cohort gatherings, workshops, staff coaches, peer mentors, and more. All students at […]
For many people, the stickers on their water bottles are valuable. Whether they have sentimental value or are part of a collection that took time to curate, keeping these stickers pristine is crucial – and challenging. Luckily, recent University of Utah entrepreneurship graduate James Craft has a solution. While pursuing his degree he founded Sticker […]
Logan Cook, a recent entrepreneurship graduate from the University of Utah, always felt inclined to create. While pursuing his degree, he noticed a problem with recyclable items ending up in landfills and decided to use his creativity to come up with a solution. Cook’s business, Loop, aims to help the planet by keeping recyclables out […]
Advancements in the world of medical technology are saving and improving lives every single day, but there are enduring issues with current procedures that cannot guarantee that patients will receive perfect care. That’s why there are medical innovators working around the clock to solve these issues, with a recent example being the SoundPass team at […]
Brie Wahlstrom, a University of Utah student studying strategic communications and participant in the Lassonde Company Launch Program, is turning heads in the world of jewelry with her brand WHAT iF. With a passion for creativity and sustainability, Wahlstrom is redefining the art of jewelry making while advocating for ethical practices. It all started with […]
Oaty Toaty is a gluten-free granola company working to turn around the bland, processed, low-quality reputation behind allergen-friendly foods. The brand dedicates itself to providing fun, high-quality, and tasty snacks for those with dietary restrictions. Oaty Toaty was founded by Abby Cheney, a sophomore studying marketing at the University of Utah. At age 11, Cheney was […]
Three student startup teams received $4,500 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in June 2023. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas. The final pitch event for regular grants was held at Lassonde Studios. It included live startup pitches, free food, and public voting to determine the grant […]
For small business owners trying to get their company off the ground, it can often be quite daunting to cover all your bases. There’s so much that goes into starting a company, and the tools you need aren’t always widely accessible. Braeden Riley, a freshman at the University of Utah and a member of the […]
The world of virtual reality gaming, or VR for short, has boomed in recent years. There are so many different types of games you can play with a VR headset, and the technology is becoming more advanced and able to simulate real-life scenarios. One thing that doesn’t exist yet is a virtual casino, where players […]
