If you are looking for career advice, a University of Utah student is developing a solution for you. David Kale, a recent graduate of the David Eccles School of Business, launched Career Hacks, a new digital community focusing on personal and professional development. Currently, Kale is the face of Career Hacks, but he aims to […]
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.
Ki Coffee: Coffee Culture in a Box
Have you ever had coffee from Spain? Or tried a cafe de olla from Mexico? Have you ever added egg yolk to your coffee like they do in Vietnam? If the answer is no, Ki Coffee can change that. The company sells subscription coffee boxes that are unlike anything on the market. The average coffee subscription box […]
We Rock DM: Making Website Design Accessible
We Rock DM is a digital marketing agency with a focus on website design, now growing their business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Founder Tricia Ulberg, a graphic and website designer, has 20 years of website experience – her resume includes ESPN.com, […]
C-Blu: Improving Access to Cervical Cancer Diagnosis
C-Blu is a medical device company working to increase the accuracy of cervical cancer screening. C-Blu recently won first place at the 2024 Bench to Bedside Competition, a medical device innovation competition. The team includes five University of Utah students: Ethan Betts, Libby Brooks, Derek Lewis, Ryleigh Smith, and Nathan Wallace. The students are studying […]
Photo Gallery: Demo Day 2024
Browse photos from Demo Day 2024. At this annual event, the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute welcomed dozens of student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah to celebrate the end of the year by showcasing their products and services. We also awarded a special prize to an outstanding student leader. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/demo.
Crossover Clothing: Custom Apparel Brands for Athletes
Crossover Clothing is an up-and-coming clothing brand based in Utah, focusing on custom apparel and giving athletes the chance to build their personal brand and deepen their connection with their supporters. The company partners with student-athletes across various sports and universities, helping them launch their own branded merchandise lines. Crossover Clothing is the creation of […]
KaroChique: A Women’s Fashion Boutique
University of Utah entrepreneur student Karoline Gregorian is turning her unique background, passion for fashion, and desire to empower women into a business as the founder of KaroChique. KaroChique is a women’s fashion boutique. The company is fueled by Gregorian’s entrepreneurial spirit and a deep-seated love for the world of fashion. Her journey has been […]
Cervical Cancer Screening Device Wins 2024 Bench to Bedside Competition
Despite a crowded field of over 30 other entries, the C-Blu team rose to the top to be named the $20,000 Grand Prize Winner at the 14th Annual Bench to Bedside Competition at the Utah State Capitol Building on April 8. Comprised of five University of Utah students, C-Blu developed a blue-light colposcope which increases […]
Get Seeded Awards $6,500 in Grants for March
Seven student startup teams received $6,500 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in March 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 […]
Proximity: Software Changing the Political Landscape
Proximity is bringing politics back to the people. Becki Wright, a founder in the Master of Business (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, has worked as a campaign manager, finance director, political consultant, and served in political leadership for a combined total of over a decade. No matter the […]