Dolly and Phil Casper, a husband and wife team who are enrolled in the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, are co-founders of STOHZ, a company devoted to making stowing your AirPods a lot easier. Their product, called the STOHZ PIN, is a small, lightweight, AirPod […]
Category: Startups
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.
Master of Business Creation Founder Reaches Finals in NBA All-Star Pitch Competition
The NBA All-Star 2023 Weekend and Game brought more than exceptional basketball talent and excitement to Salt Lake City. It also brought attention and opportunity to Black entrepreneurs through the first-ever NBA All-Star Pitch Competition, which was hosted through a partnership between the Utah Black Chamber, the NBA, and the NBA Foundation. A founder in […]
Metopio: Easy-to-Use Data Science Tools
Metopio provides easy-to-use tools to help everyday people understand populations and places and make better decisions regardless of their data-science experience – something that was missing in the data landscape, according to co-founder Angie Grover. She is leveraging the resources and expertise delivered in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Online program at the University […]
Savorit: Cooking Reimagined
University of Utah student startup Savorit is reimagining cooking with help from the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. Ever wanted to explore new recipes without hurting your bank account? This company makes it easy. They are working to combine Tinder and HelloFresh to provide a service that makes cooking more engaging and less costly. Users will swipe […]
COAD: Change the Way You Remember to Take Your Medicine
A 2018 paper titled “Medication Adherence: The Elephant in the Room” begins with a bombshell: “According to the World Health Organization, medication adherence can have a more direct impact on patient outcomes than the specific treatment itself. Medication adherence can affect quality and length of life, health outcomes, and overall healthcare costs. Nonadherence can account […]
Company Launch Startup Teams For Spring 2023
Meet the 19 startup teams in our Company Launch program at Lassonde Studios for spring 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 the […]
Opencontour: Empowering New Mining Generations
Maria Echavarria’s company, Opencontour, aims to simplify mine-planning software tools and empower new mining generations to embark on the journey. She is growing it with help from the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Echavarria and Opencontour’s founder, Russ Downer, created Opencontour from experiences with mining […]
James Street Co: Sustainable Luxury Knitwear
Before starting James Street Co., Jess Reese didn’t think she could work in the fashion world. It seemed unattainable — like a made-up job. Now, four years after starting the luxury knitwear brand, she can’t imagine doing anything else. Reese started James Street Co. out of her basement. In the beginning, everything was knit to […]
Innovation Outdoors: Making Adventure Accessible Through Foldable Paddleboards and More
In a state known for its natural beauty, outdoor adventures are a quintessential part of day-to-day life for people all over Utah. Many students attend the University of Utah because of its proximity to this natural landscape, but it’s not always easy to take advantage of. Thomas Rash, Matthew Lebrecht, and Darin Pinedo, sophomore students […]
BladeOps: Entrepreneurs in Knife Retail
After growing tired of running a staffing agency for several years, Trevor Darby realized he could pivot in a completely new direction with his work — and use entrepreneurship to make that happen. He is now pursuing this dream with help from the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David […]