Around the world, roughly 3.6 billion people lack access to proper sanitation facilities like toilets or sewage systems, according to the International Code Council 2025. Regardless of location, this problem affects people daily and can be extremely difficult to overcome without the right resources or funds. Dieudonne Kwame Agudah is addressing these challenges in Ghana […]
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Kusi: Luxury Goods Made From Alpaca Wool
From humble beginnings with just $500, Kusi has grown into a luxury brand with a heartfelt mission that extends far beyond profit margins. The company, with a name meaning “happiness” in Quechua, specializes in handcrafted products made from alpaca wool and has established itself in multiple markets across the United States during its five years […]
NascoTech: Empowering Ghana’s Youth Through Tech
NascoTech, a software company with a powerful mission, is transforming lives in Ghana by providing young people with the skills and opportunities to thrive in the digital age. NascoTech was co-founded by CEO Banasco Nuhu Seidu and his brother Ousman Umar, who is also the founder of Nasco Feeding Minds. Seidu is also a participant […]
Oceansmall: Connecting Fishers to Markets Through Technology
Despite being a thriving industry that employs over 2.5 million people in Ghana, the fishing community faces some serious challenges. Although there is an abundance of fish, there is no way to track them. Fishers often struggle to get fair payment for their catches, and consumers are left with unhygienic fish due to poor practices. […]
Nipa Ye: Making Breastfeeding Easier for Every Mother
Breastfeeding is one of the most foundational human experiences. Not only is it how most mothers have nourished their children since the beginning of time, it also creates the first bond with another human that most newborns experience. Despite being such a core part of human life, most women struggle to breastfeed successfully. In fact, […]
MBC Marketing Agency Teams for Summer 2025
The MBC Marketing Agency at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business has announced its student teams for the Summer 2025 semester. Offering more than just student projects, the MBC Marketing Agency is a fast-paced, hands-on opportunity blending real-world impact with professional development, doing real work for real companies enrolled in the Master […]
Utah House Hacks: Making Homebuying Possible
As homeownership challenges continue across Utah, one University of Utah student is helping homebuyers rethink what’s possible. Joel Jones, a real estate agent, landlord coach, and founder of Utah House Hacks, is showing Utahns how to reduce their housing costs by turning their homes into income-generating assets. Jones is enrolled in the Master of Business […]
Algo Peers: Program for African Youth Education
Algo Peers is an organization based in Ghana that is dedicated to enhancing kindergarten through 12th grade education. Founder Samuel Quansah is growing the business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program at the University of Utah. Quansah started the business after noticing that typical schooling was not enough. “I felt a clear […]
VIDEO: Demo Day 2025
We hosted our annual Lassonde Demo Day on April 30, 2025, at Lassonde Studios. At this event, we invite everyone to join us to meet student startup teams, honor our student leaders, and celebrate the end of the year. Watch this video for highlights from this year’s event. Learn more about Lassonde Demo Day at […]
VIDEO: Lassonde $25 Million Gift Announcement
Pierre Lassonde and the Lassonde Family Foundation recently announced another pivotal $25 million gift to support programs and activities at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-ranked, interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. The new donation doubles the total gifts from the Lassonde Family Foundation to the […]