If you have a business idea and you plan on pitching it to a competition or an investor, chances are you will have to create a document like an executive summary. Time and time again, startups can have a really good idea, but they may not quite understand how to structure their thoughts and focus on […]
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Q&A: Breaking into the Big Data Industry
If the startups that entrepreneurs created were reflections of their minds, Mark Pittman’s Blyncsy – a company that generates and aggregates big data from any internet-connected device – would fit the bill. It’s because of Pittman’s desire to make sense of an interconnected world that Blyncsy successfully secured $2.6 million in venture capital from Pelion Venture […]
A Look Back: Lassonde Studios Renderings
Take a walk through the design process for Lassonde Studios by browsing through these renderings. The images, from the bottom of the page to the top, illustrate the different concepts and styles explored during the design phase of the construction process. A key element of the design is a flexible structure that will evolve over […]
A Guac to Remember
Guacamole, a dish of mashed up avocados, is increasingly popular among Americans, even rivaling salsa as the go-to dip. Although it’s been around for over 500 years, fans continue to invent new recipes. One reason for this is the versatility of avocados, which can be paired with almost anything— from tomatoes and onions to black […]
VIDEO: Lassonde Studios from the Sky
Watch our new drone video of the completed Lassonde Studios building at the University of Utah. Students moved into the unique $45 million facility in August 2016. The building is a combined living and creating hub for all students on campus. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
VIDEO: Bench to Beside Innovation Competition
Learn about Bench to Bedside, a student medical innovation competition at the University of Utah. All students are welcome to participate. Learn more at bit.ly/UUb2b.
VIDEO: Meet Lassonde Student Jaron Hall
Meet Jaron Hall, a Lassonde Institute student leader and repeat entrepreneur. Learn more about Hall’s startup company The Utah Box here. Or learn about his other company, Utah Maids, here.
New Lassonde Studios Images
Are you dying to see more images of Lassonde Studios? Or do you live there and want to see it from another perspective? We have you covered. Below is a new photo set of the building at various times of day. Take a look and tell us what you think by leaving a comment. Lassonde […]
How to Start a Business in 24 Hours
A lot of people don’t realize how easy it is to start a business quickly and with very little money. In 2016, there are so many platforms and tools to leverage. You can build off of platforms and create something impressive in very little time. In this quick read, I’m going to tell you about […]
TOMS Shoes Founder Visiting U for Free Lecture
The Obert C. and Grace A. Tanner Humanities Center at the University of Utah welcomes Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS shoes, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts Dumke Auditorium. Mycoskie will present “Social Entrepreneurism: The New Face of American Innovation” as the keynote address for the 2016 World […]