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, […]
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.
U. of Utah Student Launches Hair Products in Target Nationwide
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: Mental Strength Training for Athletes
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 […]
Iskanchi Press: Publishing African Voices
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 […]
Benji Card: The Future of Healthcare Payments
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domestic product, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the way consumers pay for their care is outdated.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: Software for Pest Control Sales
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 […]
Company Launch Startup Teams for Spring 2024
Meet the 19 startup teams in our Company Launch program at Lassonde Studios for spring 2024. 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 […]
Up&Oat: A Tasty and Convenient Breakfast
Getting a balanced breakfast every morning can be hard, especially as a college student with limited time and space. Jack Urness, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Utah, is working on a solution. He is the founder of Up&Oat, a company making an overnight oat mix that only requires milk or water. Urness […]
Splashy: A Sustainable Toilet Paper Alternative
My Bui is the founder of Splashy, a company creating a portable and collapsible bidet. She is studying finance and operations and supply chain and started developing the product in the Lassonde+X program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. The idea came from personal experience. A native of Ho Chi Minh […]
Guided: An AI-Powered Meditation App
Connor Chase, a founder in the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, is currently working to make a big impact on the world by bringing artificial intelligence to mental health. The Guided app is an AI-powered meditation app that aims to provide affordable and effective mental […]