Roots, a student startup that wants to teach literacy to inmates by using music, won first place at the fall ENTP 1020 Bootcamp hosted by the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. “Reading is such an important skill to have in the modern world, and more […]
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VIDEO: Workshops at Lassonde Studios
All students are welcome to attend our regular Workshops at Lassonde Studios. We cover a broad variety of subjects from public speaking to software skills. Watch our events calendar to find out what Workshops are coming next. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/workshops.
U Ranks 15th for Undergrad and 23rd for Grad Entrepreneurship Studies for 2018
For the seventh straight year, The Princeton Review ranked the University of Utah as one of the top 25 schools in the country in 2018 for entrepreneurship education in a new survey released today. Led by the David Eccles School of Business and its Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, the University of Utah ranked No. 15 for undergraduate and No. […]
Image Gallery: Lassonde Studios
Enjoy these new photos of Lassonde Studios from our architects at Cannon Design. We opened the building in August 2016. All students at the University of Utah are welcome to Live, Create, Launch here. Four hundred students live on the upper floors, while all students can use the resources and programs on the first floor. Learn more […]
How to Get Along and Divide Equity with Cofounders
As an entrepreneur, I am addicted to making a prototype, coming up with a company name, building a website and bouncing ideas off experts. You probably feel the same way. These are all fundamental steps to turn an idea into a startup, and great founders constantly strive to improve these steps through self-help resources and/or […]
Diversity, Hiring & Why It Matters: 3 Lessons
I’m a 20-something-year-old, Caucasian, American, male living in Utah. Diversity is not the first thing anyone thinks when they meet me. And rightfully so. I’m part of the most privileged class of people in the world. Not only was I born in a developed country, am I college educated, come from Caucasian descent but I also […]
7 Startups Receive Get Seeded Grants in October
During a special Halloween-themed pitch event, seven startups received grants through the Get Seeded monthly grant program. Ten teams participated in the pitch event, some dressed up for the event. The program is managed by students at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and sponsored by Zions Bank. Here are the teams that received funding, the amounts and […]
5 Steps to Effective Prototyping
No successful product has ever been launched in its initial prototype form. So how can you ensure that your prototype will get to a level that will impress the market and better yet, actually sell? Think about the steps below, each is an integral part in coming to an effective and successful final product. 1. […]
Apply Now: Live at Lassonde Studios 2018-19
We just opened the application to live at Lassonde Studios during 2018-19! We invite all incoming and current University of Utah students to apply. The priority application deadline is Jan. 15, 2018. We also invite you to apply now for summer 2018. We’re planning many new summer activities you won’t want to miss. Those admitted to live at […]
Buy Foster the Children Shirts at the Campus Store
For a limited time, student startup company Foster the Children is selling their unique shirts at the University of Utah Campus Store. The company sells shirts designed by children in foster care, and proceeds go back to help the community. The shirts at the Campus Store feature a hand-drawn block U logo. Buying and wearing […]