The Get Seeded program is off to a great start this semester. In the last two months, 18 student-run startups have been funded for a combined total of $34,540.60. The Get Seeded business pitch competition has been helping student startups move forward with their next milestone by giving seed funding to those practicing lean startup […]
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.
Q&A: Breaking into the Big Data Industry
If the startups that entrepreneurs created were reflections of their minds, Mark Pittman’s Blyncsy – a company that generates and aggregates big data from any internet-connected device – would fit the bill. It’s because of Pittman’s desire to make sense of an interconnected world that Blyncsy successfully secured $2.6 million in venture capital from Pelion Venture […]
VIDEO: Meet Lassonde Student Jaron Hall
Meet Jaron Hall, a Lassonde Institute student leader and repeat entrepreneur. Learn more about Hall’s startup company The Utah Box here. Or learn about his other company, Utah Maids, here.
How to Start a Business in 24 Hours
A lot of people don’t realize how easy it is to start a business quickly and with very little money. In 2016, there are so many platforms and tools to leverage. You can build off of platforms and create something impressive in very little time. In this quick read, I’m going to tell you about […]
Hashtaggy: Connecting Students One Hashtag at a Time
When Ryan Bliss first arrived at the University of Utah, he was told exactly what to expect: lifelong friendships and a never-ending amount of social events. But what he experienced was much different. Students were socializing less and using social media more. According to a study done by UCLA, college is the least social it […]
Where are they now? Peke Buo 2015 OQ Winner
Last year Peke Buo won the third place $2,000 prize at the Opportunity Quest competition through the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. Now, Peke Buo is scaling new heights with their prize money and learning experience. Not only has Opportunity Quest provided them with the financial support they need, but they have also received connections that have […]
Evók Clothing Embraces Fashion Philanthropy
Fashion philanthropy: It’s one of the best ideas of the decade, which hundreds of designers from Ralph Lauren to TOMS have incorporated, and the idea is inspiring Colby Russo, a business student at the University of Utah and a Lassonde Studios resident. Russo founded Evók Clothing Collective, and dedicated it to fueling the local economy […]
Lassonde Studios Now Open!
It’s now open! The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah opened the doors in August to the $45 million Lassonde Studios, a one-of-a-kind facility where students can live, create new products and launch companies. A dedication and open house will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22. Public tours will be from 12:30 to […]
2016-17 Company Launch Startups
Here’s a look at the 2016-17 startups in residence in the Company Launch space (in alphabetical order): ADA Mobile Assessment Systems — Creates mobile-data collection systems for sidewalks, ramps and accessible routes to evaluate ADA Title II and III compliance. Andriese Entertainment, LLC — A professional production company that provides audio, lighting, MC’ing and quality […]
Utah Maids: A Cleaner Home in 60 Seconds or Less
University of Utah business undergraduate student Jaron Hall wants to bring new technology to the outdated residential cleaning industry with his company Utah Maids. Traditionally, when somebody wants their home cleaned with their standard local cleaning company, they need to call the company on the phone, tell them specific details about their home like square […]