Trying to find parking in a crowded area is a notoriously frustrating issue for drivers everywhere, and this problem is especially prevalent on college campuses. Spot Parking is an entrepreneurial effort to counteract these issues and streamline parking. Spot Parking was formed in 2023 by University of Utah computer engineering student Dean Smith and Brigham […]
University of Utah students Tan Nguyen and Tobias Mache have one goal: revitalize the movie-going experience. They are the founders of Cineractive, a company working to create interactive display technology for movie theaters to use as an alternative to traditional static posters. The idea came from Nguyen’s love of going to the movies. “My family […]
Kenechi Uzor wants to amplify African voices. That’s why he launched Iskanchi Press, a United States-based publishing house. The name is inspired by “Iskanci,” the Hausa word for non-conformity — something Uzor’s startup lives up to. He grew the company in the Master of Business Creation, an applied program for entrepreneurs at the University of […]
Have you ever wished your console controllers were more immersive? Imagine controlling your game with a custom-built seesaw, relying on a friend to achieve victory. That’s exactly what a team of 13 University of Utah students from the Division of Games created with “Back Off Me Booty.” Developed by Scallywag Studios, the game’s blend of […]
Jared Snow, a founder in the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah, is on a mission to be the top choice for U.S. travelers on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. He is doing this as the founder of Inca Trek Company. Snow has generated over $1 million in revenue operating […]
Entrepreneurship student Ben McCloskey wants to eliminate the struggle of explaining food allergies when ordering food. He is doing this as the co-founder of The Allergy Card, a startup company that allows users to create and print their own allergy and food restriction cards for free. “We want people to be able to eat without […]
University of Utah Master of Public Health students Olivia Pratt and Clara Mayfield are reshaping conversations around menstrual health through their research initiative in Spiti Valley, India. Their project, which began as a class assignment under the mentorship of professor Tejinder Singh, evolved into an international effort addressing menstrual hygiene accessibility and education. Menstrual health […]
The Boob Bus wants mammograms to be fun. A startup co-founded by Rena Vanzo, The Boob Bus offers mobile breast imaging services, as well as cosmetic injectables and genetic testing. All the above happens in Doris Jean, the company’s bus lovingly named after Vanzo’s late grandmother. Vanzo grew the company in the Master of Business […]
Kristen Santos-Griswold, a physical therapy master’s student, had the unique experience of being a dedicated Olympic speed skater and a student at the University of Utah, and she has achieved many significant milestones along her journey. She earned a kinesiology degree over nine years while still balancing her speed skating career and college life. She […]
Poiz is an app changing the mental game for athletes. Founder Chase Austin grew up passionate about sports and athletics. His father coached mental performance for pro athletes, and Austin applied his teachings to his athletic experience. He went on to play Division 1 football at the University of San Diego. After medically retiring from […]
