The Master of Business Creation (MBC) at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business is an accredited, one-year degree program for serious entrepreneurs committed to growing their startup company. In short, it is an accelerator plus graduate degree — designed for entrepreneurs. The program is high-value and designed to be affordable for entrepreneurs. […]
Taylor Halversen-Bates is a University of Utah MBA graduate and current senior product manager at Grain, where she leads the creation of AI-driven technology to revolutionize meeting productivity. Recently, she hosted a Lassonde for Life workshop called “Making AI-Centered Products,” aimed at helping founders not just keep up, but become disrupters. “We don’t know how […]
Natalie Sandall is a driven entrepreneur and experienced health-care provider with a passion for patient care. A dental hygienist in Syracuse, Utah, for nearly 25 years, she has translated her passion for clinical interactions into building her own company. She is the co-founder of The Healthcare Advocates, a hands-on recruitment agency that she is growing […]
In a country where nearly half the rural population lacks access to basic eye care, Anidaso Eye Centre is rewriting the story of vision health in Ghana. Founded by Dr. Bright Vandyke Okyere, Anidaso is more than just a clinic — it’s a social health enterprise committed to eliminating avoidable blindness and empowering lives through restored vision. […]
In this episode of the Live Create Launch Podcast, Mark Pittman, founder and CEO of Blyncsy, joins host David Kale, University of Utah alum and owner of OutsideBox Marketing, to share his entrepreneurial journey. Pittman discusses the challenges and benefits of launching a business as a student entrepreneur, offering practical advice for anyone navigating the […]
In the lobby of Lassonde Studios, tucked away in a comfortable corner is one of the most popular dining locations on campus, Miller Cafe. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served with scrumptious options for each through the Miller Grill. A variety of sandwiches, smoothies, and more are available every single day. On the other […]
Twenty-one founders graduated from the Master of Business Creation (MBC) at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business following the spring 2025 semester. This is the latest group to graduate from this unique and award-winning program designed specifically for entrepreneurs. The group includes 18 people who graduated from the MBC’s in-person option and […]
Watch this video to learn about the Lassonde+X program. Lassonde+X is an experiential program for all undergraduate students from all backgrounds and majors (the X) to explore and practice entrepreneurship. It is provided by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah, which is ranked top 10 in the nation for entrepreneurship. Learn more […]
Israel Chigozirim is committed to returning wealth to farmers in Africa. He is doing this through his company, Riwe, an altruistic Nigerian startup in the Masters Business Creation (MBC) Global program that provides expedited insurance and crucial resources to farmers. “There has been an ironic shift in agriculture,” he said. “We see farmers struggling and […]
A cashew nut may be small, but in the hands of Ghana’s JGrand Commodities it’s a powerful engine for local empowerment, innovation, and global expansion. The idea started modestly: just one shelf on a father’s porch. But for Justice Ganaku, that tiny beginning sparked a much bigger vision. After completing Ghana’s national service and holding […]
