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.
Idaho Barkery founder Sabrina Sherwood is a clinical pharmacist, dog lover, and entrepreneur who is dedicated to serving our furry friends gourmet all-natural treats. Based in Boise, Idaho, her company sells healthy, handcrafted treats from fresh ingredients online and at a growing number of pet stores. “My unique background as a pharmacist has helped me […]
The Boob Bus wants mammograms to be fun. A startup co-founded by Rena Vanzo, who is in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, The Boob Bus offers mobile breast imaging services, as well as cosmetic injectables and genetic testing. All the above happens in […]
Seven student startup teams received $7,500 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in February 2024. 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 who received […]
Lilo creates 100% handmade and hand embroidered replaceable bag straps for customers with the utmost care. The company was founded by Claire Rusovick, a University of Utah student track-and-field athlete. She is studying film and media arts, with an emphasis in animation and a minor in entrepreneurship, all while being a distance runner for Utah. […]
After years of development and a new crowdfunding campaign, University of Utah alum Stella Markova and her startup BedVee are launching a novel sleep product to improve sleep comfort and accessibility. Markova navigated BedVee’s entry into the marketplace from conceptualization, through the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the David Eccles School of Business, […]
A University of Utah student startup powered by girls, SadieB Personal Care is launching eight hair shampoos and conditioners in 507 Target stores and the Target website starting this week. Co-founder and CEO Sadie Bowler is pursuing a marketing degree at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. She began working on SadieB […]
Poiz is an app changing the mental game for athletes. Founder Chase Austin grew up passionate about sports and athletics. His father coached mental performance for pro athletes, and Austin applied his teachings to his athletic experience. He went on to play Division 1 football at the University of San Diego. After medically retiring from […]
Kenechi Uzor wants to amplify African voices. That’s why he launched Iskanchi Press, a United States-based publishing house. The name is inspired by “Iskanci,” the Hausa word for non-conformity – something Uzor’s startup lives up to. He is now growing the company in the Master of Business Creation, an applied program for entrepreneurs at the […]
Although healthcare spending makes up nearly 20 percent of the United States’ gross domestic product, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the way consumers pay for their care is outdated. While working as an insurance advisor, Cory Morin saw it firsthand. That’s why he founded Benji Card, a financial technology startup in […]
DASHP is a software solution that emerges from the founders’ experience in the door-to-door, pest-control industry. It enhances recruitment and retention strategies for pest-control companies, providing them with advanced tools for precise experience management and performance analytics. Cofounders Domus Go and Isaac Tai are enrolled in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the […]
