Despite being a thriving industry that employs over 2.5 million people in Ghana, the fishing community faces some serious challenges. Although there is an abundance of fish, there is no way to track them. Fishers often struggle to get fair payment for their catches, and consumers are left with unhygienic fish due to poor practices. […]
Breastfeeding is one of the most foundational human experiences. Not only is it how most mothers have nourished their children since the beginning of time, it also creates the first bond with another human that most newborns experience. Despite being such a core part of human life, most women struggle to breastfeed successfully. In fact, […]
The MBC Marketing Agency at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business has announced its student teams for the Summer 2025 semester. Offering more than just student projects, the MBC Marketing Agency is a fast-paced, hands-on opportunity blending real-world impact with professional development, doing real work for real companies enrolled in the Master […]
As homeownership challenges continue across Utah, one University of Utah student is helping homebuyers rethink what’s possible. Joel Jones, a real estate agent, landlord coach, and founder of HomeLord (previously known as Utah House Hacks), is showing Utahns how to reduce their housing costs by turning their homes into income-generating assets. Jones is enrolled in the […]
Algo Peers is an organization based in Ghana that is dedicated to enhancing kindergarten through 12th grade education. Founder Samuel Quansah is growing the business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program at the University of Utah. Quansah started the business after noticing that typical schooling was not enough. “I felt a clear […]
We hosted our annual Lassonde Demo Day on April 30, 2025, at Lassonde Studios. At this event, we invite everyone to join us to meet student startup teams, honor our student leaders, and celebrate the end of the year. Watch this video for highlights from this year’s event. Learn more about Lassonde Demo Day at […]
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.
