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.
Beatrice Dede Addy, a participant in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program, is the visionary behind Siklitë Desserts, a chocolate dessert brand based in Greater Accra, Ghana. Her company combines the finest Ghanaian cocoa with innovative dessert-making techniques to create a product that celebrates Ghana’s heritage while appealing to global markets. The MBC […]
Meet the 26 startup teams in our Company Launch program at Lassonde Studios for fall 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 […]
Six student startup teams received $6,927 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in October 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 […]
Marlon Lindsay is committed to ensuring that all students receive a comprehensive STEM education. He is pursuing this goal as the founder of 21stCenturyEd, a company he is growing in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. 21stCenturyEd helps schools integrate STEM education across all […]
As the founder of Grind Athletics, Tyler Hollist is working to promote athletes’ skills and help them define their character traits to recruiters. His unique blend of experience in business strategy and athletic training has been crucial in shaping the company’s mission to help athletes reach their full potential by enhancing their preparation and character […]
Joel Jones, founder of Landlord Strategy and a participant in the Masters of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, is transforming how landlords approach property management. Jones has successfully self-managed his own rental portfolio for more than five years, and has managed 500+ rentals for other landlords […]
Ethan McQuarrie, an entrepreneurship student splitting his time between the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), took notice of the rapidly evolving men’s hygiene market with an increasing demand for natural and sustainable products. So, he decided to take it on with his startup, OCOVES. “I see brands like Axe and Old […]
Taby Davila is on a mission to bring inclusivity to the fashion industry. She is the founder of Shop Taby and is growing the business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Davila’s desire to belong and be represented through her everyday wear brought […]
Anemia, a condition in which the blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen due to insufficient amounts of hemoglobin, affects roughly a third of the world’s population, threatening long-term health. But what if managing this “silent killer” was as easy as downloading an app? That’s where NiADA by Monere comes in. Mou Nandi, co-founder […]
Six student startup teams received $5,556 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in September 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 […]
