Before University of Utah alum Lindsey Shipley launched and successfully exited her startup, Lactation Link, she was a labor and delivery nurse. To explain her journey, she recently led a Lassonde for Life workshop, “From One Follower to Exit,” showcasing the importance of digital products and how anyone — with the right path — can […]
The future of backcountry snowboarding may hinge on a breakthrough binding system developed by University of Utah mechanical engineering seniors and their startup, Queen SNOWWORKS. “Experienced backcountry snowboarders know the unique challenges we face compared to skiers,” said founder Logan Queen. “The gear often holds us back. That’s why we set out to change the […]
When Lórien Briscoe started writing stories at just four years old, she never imagined that her childhood hobby would turn into a business. Now a second-year student majoring in film and media arts at the University of Utah (plus five minors and a certificate in criminology and sociology) Briscoe has built a creative enterprise around […]
Natalie Peterson, founder of Vim and Zen and a member of the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah, inspires the people around her through her guidance to transformation. Vim and Zen teaches self-regulation as the foundation for everything else in life. Peterson provides educational content through social media that teaches people […]
Small businesses can rapidly grow their revenue by offering financing to their customers, so what stops them? Pulling credit, processing, recording payments, and handling collections when customers don’t pay can be overwhelming to an already stretched-too-thin business owner. Jared Zemp, a Utah-based entrepreneur, aims to make it easier. Zemp’s company, Transfer Credit, is a web […]
For many homeowners, keeping up with exterior maintenance means juggling phone calls, chasing down contractors, and wondering who they can trust to show up and do the job right. Carter Filion, a Tooele native and entrepreneur in the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, set out to change that. His startup, Curb […]
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios in October 2025. During this month, we attended workshops, pitched for Get Seeded grants, dressed up for Halloween, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
As the founder of VIBE Swimwear, Rachel Maughan is redefining luxury swimwear with designs that are both timelessly flattering and sustainably produced. She continues to grow her brand through the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, which combines a business accelerator and graduate degree at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School […]
Meet the hospitality managers at Lassonde Studios. From managing the front desk with a smile to assisting you with any questions or problems, they’re dedicated to making Lassonde feel like home. Read more below about the hospitality managers working to keep things running smoothly. Next time you’re in the building, stop by and say hello! […]
Fifty-two founders from the U.S. and Africa were admitted for fall 2025 into the award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, which is provided by the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy in partnership with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. They will be accelerating their startup companies in this high-value program for […]
