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.
The future of backcountry snowboarding may hinge on a breakthrough binding system developed by University of Utah mechanical engineering seniors and their startup, Queen SNOWWORKS. “Experienced backcountry snowboarders know the unique challenges we face compared to skiers,” said founder Logan Queen. “The gear often holds us back. That’s why we set out to change the […]
When Lórien Briscoe started writing stories at just four years old, she never imagined that her childhood hobby would turn into a business. Now a second-year student majoring in film and media arts at the University of Utah (plus five minors and a certificate in criminology and sociology) Briscoe has built a creative enterprise around […]
Natalie Peterson, founder of Vim and Zen and a member of the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah, inspires the people around her through her guidance to transformation. Vim and Zen teaches self-regulation as the foundation for everything else in life. Peterson provides educational content through social media that teaches people […]
Small businesses can rapidly grow their revenue by offering financing to their customers, so what stops them? Pulling credit, processing, recording payments, and handling collections when customers don’t pay can be overwhelming to an already stretched-too-thin business owner. Jared Zemp, a Utah-based entrepreneur, aims to make it easier. Zemp’s company, Transfer Credit, is a web […]
For many homeowners, keeping up with exterior maintenance means juggling phone calls, chasing down contractors, and wondering who they can trust to show up and do the job right. Carter Filion, a Tooele native and entrepreneur in the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, set out to change that. His startup, Curb […]
As the founder of VIBE Swimwear, Rachel Maughan is redefining luxury swimwear with designs that are both timelessly flattering and sustainably produced. She continues to grow her brand through the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, which combines a business accelerator and graduate degree at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School […]
For speech-language pathologists (SLPs), performing accurate language assessments is crucial, but it’s also time-consuming. To tackle this problem, Levi Wilson, an entrepreneur from Utah, founded MISL.AI, an AI-powered platform designed to streamline the assessment process. MISL.AI merges powerful artificial intelligence with an academic framework called the Monitoring Indicators of Scholarly Language (MISL), developed by Sandi […]
Kwabena Tufuor, a Ghanaian entrepreneur and marketing professional, is redefining agribusiness sustainability through his company, Eco Protin. As the co-founder and CEO, Tufuor is pioneering sustainable agribusiness solutions by using organic waste streams to produce high-quality, insect-based feed for livestock and aquaculture. To help improve the business, he enrolled in the Master of Business Creation […]
For Jonathon Vizmeg, the opioid epidemic is more than a news headline — it’s personal. After losing his stepbrother to an overdose, Vizmeg set out to find a better way to support people recovering from opioid use disorder. To advance his vision, he enrolled in the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, […]
In a world flooded with synthetic and harmful products, Salt City Soapworks is building a skincare company rooted in science, sustainability, and a whole lot of Utah salt and beeswax. Founded by former geophysicist Lauren Tyson, the Salt Lake City-based brand blends her scientific insight with a deep appreciation for natural ingredients. “I want our […]
