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Chris Holland

Lassonde resident and Make Program chair builds skills to be a successful engineer.

2019 Lassonde 400, Make Program, Other Launch Stories

Bharath Velagapudi

Bharath Velagapudi

Bharath Velagapudi lands prestigious job with The Boston Consulting Group.

2017 New Venture Development, Other Launch Stories

David Pinnock

David Pinnock

Former Make Program student director launched an engineering career.

2017 Make Program, Other Launch Stories

Isaac Griffin

Isaac Griffin

Artist learns how to blend creativity and business.

2017 Arts, Lassonde 400, Other Launch Stories

A Biotechnology Career

Katherine Aiello used her Lassonde experience to land a job at Genentech.

2017 Health Care, New Venture Development, Other Launch Stories, Technology

The College Entrepreneur - New book by U alum Kyle Gray

Book: ‘The College Entrepreneur’

Learn how to discover your passion and leverage your university’s resources.

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2016 Foundry, Other Industries, Other Launch Stories

U student startup, INK Menwear, is a tie company with a cause.

INK Menswear

A tie with a sleek, sophisticated front and a pop of pattern on the back.

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2016 Consumer Products, Industries, Other Launch Stories, Startups

University of Utah undergrad Colby Russo creates Evok, clothing that makes a statement.

Evōk Clothing

A clothing company that supports local artists, and is locally produced.

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2016 Consumer Products, Industries, Other Launch Stories, Startups

One U student made his own alarm clock to make waking up in the morning easier.

Wake Up In A Good Mood

An alarm clock with a micro SD card on the back so you can put…

2016 Consumer Products, Other Launch Stories, Technology

U student startup, Simple Citizen, wins the 2015 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge.

SimpleCitizen

An online green card website that guides users through every step of the application process.

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2015 Industries, Other Industries, Other Launch Stories, Services, Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

Xandem

A home security system that is easy to set up and easy to use.

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2015 Consumer Products, Industries, New Venture Development, Other Launch Stories, Technology

U student startup, "Char Poles," produces a more innovative, functional ski pole

Char Poles

Ski poles equipped with tools and other industry standards.

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2015 Consumer Products, Other Launch Stories, Startups, Technology

Tina Ziemek launched a startup called Last of Five.

Last of Five

A digital play studio dedicated to helping children discover and embrace their desire to learn.

2014 Consumer Products, Industries, Other Industries, Other Launch Stories, Services

Josh Hadley

Launched his career at Lassonde and is now working a coveted job at American Airlines.

2014 Get Seeded, New Venture Development, Other Launch Stories, Other Programs, Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

U graduate opens first cupcake shop in Zimbabwe.

Heaven Cupcake

Opened the first cupcake store in Mumbai, India.

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2014 Consumer Products, Other Industries, Other Launch Stories, Startups

Lassonde hosts LEGO League to promote innovation in youth.

First LEGO League Championship

Awards kids for robot design, innovation project presentation, and “Core Values.”

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2014 Other Industries, Other Launch Stories, Other Programs, Technology

Travel to Ghana through the Lassonde Social Entrepreneurship Program.

Computer Training for the Developing World

A “computer in a box” that would package all equipment and materials needed for schools…

2013 Other Launch Stories, Services, Technology