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 […]
The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business announced Scott Holley as the new executive director of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute today. Holley is an experienced entrepreneur with a background in the outdoor industry, business consulting and investment banking. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Utah and an MBA […]
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in April 2025. During this month, we signed the wall with the L9 student community, finished our classes for the spring semester, celebrated Demo Day, welcomed our new Executive Director, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Congratulations to everyone who graduated with a Master of Business Creation (MBC) or entrepreneurship degree in the class of 2025! Browse photos from their graduation ceremony on May 3 in the gallery below. Learn more about options to study entrepreneurship at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business here: https://eccles.utah.edu/entp.
The Lassonde Family Foundation – led by Pierre Lassonde, a renowned mining entrepreneur, University of Utah alumnus, Canadian native, and philanthropist for education and the arts – has made another landmark $25 million gift to support the continued growth of the top-10 ranked Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, the university announced today. The Lassonde Family Foundation has […]
An AI-powered ultrasound device that helps patients track shoulder injury recovery from home has earned team Aloe the Grand Prize at the 15th Annual Bench to Bedside competition, hosted by the University of Utah’s Center for Medical Innovation and managed in partnership with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. Developed by students from the University of Utah […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for summer 2025 is now available in print and online formats. See links below. We have many events and opportunities planned for the semester. We have Make Space hours, grants, workshops, mentor hours, application deadlines, entrepreneur classes through the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy, and more. All University of […]
Gaby Bernal believes luxury and empowerment can coexist. That’s why she launched Studio Ninethreeseven, a modern, female-centered beauty and body art studio. Services include piercings, permanent jewelry and makeup, lash and brow treatments, and custom charm creation. She is now growing the business in the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program. Bernal […]
Dr. Susie Wiet, a medical doctor enrolled in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Online program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, is transforming the field of recovery and mental health with her startup, Sovegna. Based in Salt Lake City, Sovegna offers an integrated, multidisciplinary outpatient treatment program that emphasizes healing […]
Michael Melichar and Kyla Wood want to transform the travel planning industry with their innovative startup, Triptimize. As members of the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Online program, Melichar and Wood are building their business skills to streamline travel planning. After struggling to find an AI tool that could optimize his itinerary for a trip […]
