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VIDEO: My Life at Lassonde with Elle Williams

 Get a glimpse into the life of Elle Williams at Lassonde Studios, a residential community for entrepreneurs, innovators, and makers at the University of Utah. Williams is a Colorado native, business student, entrepreneur, and photography business owner. She has a passion for capturing beauty and stories through her work. When she is not working […]

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Finalists Announced in 2024 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah announced the finalist teams in the 2024 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge this week. The student startup teams advance to the final round of this business-model competition for college students across the state. Teams are competing for over $100,000 in cash and prizes, including a $30,000 grand prize. The […]

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6 Ways to Turn Challenges into Opportunities

For a startup, facing challenges is inevitable. In a world that is constantly changing, entrepreneurs must prepare to adapt. How can businesses overcome obstacles and thrive? A Lassonde for Life Workshop titled “From Seeing Challenges to Opportunity” answers this question. Lassonde for Life is a free and life-long support program created to aid University of […]

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BedVee Launches Sleep Device on Kickstarter

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, […]

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