Watch this video to learn why students at the University of Utah chose to live, create, launch at Lassonde Studios. All current and incoming students are welcome to apply to live here and get involved during the academic year and summer. We have many programs and opportunity for students to learn about and experience entrepreneurship. […]
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Win $1 Million: Audition for Meet the Drapers Startup Pitch at the University of Utah
All are welcome to audition for the Meet the Drapers pitch competition and attend a special regional event at Lassonde Studios on the University of Utah campus on March 20, 2-4 p.m. The winner will advance to a national competition for a chance to win a $1 million investment. The application deadline to audition is Feb. 25. Apply to audition here and register as a […]
Top 20 Announced in 2026 Tim Draper High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
The Tim Draper High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) announced the top 20 teams for 2025-26 this week. They will advance to the final stage of this business-idea competition, which is open to all high school students across Utah, ages 14-18. They are competing for $30,000 in cash and scholarships. This competition is managed by […]
Photo Gallery: January at Lassonde 2026
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios in January 2026. During this month, we pitched for Get Seeded grants, attended Make It activities, learned new skills at Workshops, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Photo Gallery: Applied AI for Entrepreneurs Summit
Browse photos from the Applied AI for Entrepreneurs Summit on January 22, 2026, at the University of Utah. Attendees heard from local and national experts in AI and entrepreneurship in keynote and panel conversations. Learn more about the Entrepreneur Summit Series: lassonde.utah.edu/summit/
MBC Marketing Agency Teams for Spring 2026
The MBC Marketing Agency is a fast-paced, hands-on opportunity in which students deliver high-impact marketing work for real companies enrolled in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program. This innovative degree program helps entrepreneurs scale their startups through expert mentorship, advanced business tools, and comprehensive resources — including marketing. The student-run, student-led agency plays a […]
Parlay: AI Sales Coaching for Real-Time Feedback
Founders Taylor Galbraith, Brooke Roney, and James Biesinger are on a mission to transform the way sales teams learn and grow. Through their company, Parlay, they are building an AI-powered sales coaching platform that provides leaders with complete visibility into every pitch and helps reps improve in real-time. “Sales coaching has always been too slow,” […]
Equilibrium Engines: Transforming Temperature Into Power
David Edwards is the founder of Equilibrium Engines, a startup aiming to bring zero-carbon, affordable energy to small Arctic communities through an innovative generator design. He is growing the business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. The seed of Equilibrium Engines was planted […]
Dry Creek Physical Therapy: Building Trust Through Connected Care
Most people think of physical therapy as a place for exercise bands, careful stretching, and slow recovery. But for Ben Jensen, founder of Dry Creek Physical Therapy, it’s something much bigger. Through the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah, Jensen is refining a model that treats rehabilitation not just as […]
SOS Play: Bringing Therapeutic Comfort to Kids Through Innovation
Leadelle Parish, from Orem, Utah, is on a mission to change the way children experience stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Drawing from her experience with therapeutic practices and inspired by the needs she saw in her own grandchildren, Parish created SOS Play, a startup delivering calming therapies through kid-friendly, comforting toys. She is now growing […]
