No matter what stage of the entrepreneurship journey you’re in, big decisions will always be looming. Morgan Williams Brown, a Master of Business Creation (MBC) graduate and CEO of Blendyd Studios, recently led a Lassonde for Life workshop, “The Cost of Indecision,” to help you escape the “functional freeze” and make the smartest, quickest choice […]
Founder of the Magic Music Show and current MBA student at the University of Utah, John Robinson, aspires to entertain audiences everywhere with a unique combination of magic and music. Robinson has had a drive for magic since he was 13 years old. Looking to wow an audience and do something that had never been […]
Meet Christian Holmes and Hayden Earl, the founders of 3rd Life Health, a company developing a convenient drink supplement for athletes. They describe their products as an Alka-Seltzer-style pre-workout tablet you can throw into a drink, and it mixes itself up. It comes in a compact sleeve and makes the whole process convenient and easy. […]
With all the time you spend on your phone, you might as well be learning something. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite entrepreneurial influencers – from podcasters to social media stars and everyone in between – to help you get motivated, educated, and inspired. Karen Cahn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-cahn/ Karen Cahn is the Founder and […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-10 ranked program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, awarded over $396,000 in scholarships to over 105 student entrepreneurs for the 2024-25 academic year. Most of the scholarships come with the opportunity to gain leadership skills and experience while managing many activities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Find a […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for spring 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 […]
Located in the lobby of Lassonde Studios is one of the University of Utah’s most popular dining spots, Miller Cafe. On one side is the Miller Grill, which offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options that are made to order. The grill offers a variety of made-to-order options including sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and more. On the […]
Seven student startup teams received $7,500 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in November 2024. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas. The final pitch event for regular grants was held at Lassonde Studios. It included live startup pitches, free food, and public voting to determine who received […]
Isaac Brenya, a founder in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program, is transforming the construction industry with his sustainable startup, Ecovon. Based in Ghana, Brenya is creating eco-friendly building materials using agricultural waste, such as coconut husks and sugarcane bagasse. “Ecovon was inspired by my desire to address the deforestation and environmental damage […]
Jared Snow is on a mission to be the top choice for U.S. travelers on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. He is the founder of Inca Trek Company and is growing the business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School. Snow has generated over $1 […]
