Registration for the 2024-25 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is now open. The statewide business-idea competition is open to all students in Utah ages 14-18. Teams compete for $30,000 in cash and scholarships. The registration deadline is Jan. 15, 2025. The competition is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute — a top-10 ranked, interdisciplinary division […]
Fifty-two founders enrolled for fall 2024 in the award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, which is provided by the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy in partnership with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. They will be accelerating their startup companies in this high-value and affordable program […]
Ali Phillips, a seasoned healthcare professional with nearly 20 years of experience, is leading a transformation in the healthcare workforce through her startup, MedicalMatch. As a participant in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, Phillips is leveraging the program’s resources to grow her business, […]
Biotech startup De Novo Foodlabs recently raised a new seed investment round to add to its success since graduating from the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. The investment round was led by Joyful VC, based in California, and brings the total amount of funding raised […]
If you’re a University of Utah alum and have any interest in entrepreneurship – whether you are a serial entrepreneur or just curious – the university has a program for you. The Lassonde for Life program welcomes all University of Utah alumni, regardless of graduation year or major, to an exclusive entrepreneurial resource and support […]
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios in September 2024. During this month, we competed in Cupcake Wars, hosted workshops, awarded Get Seeded grants, attended Make It activities, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business continues to be recognized as a top program for entrepreneurship. In new rankings from U.S. News & World Report, its undergraduate program for entrepreneurship ranked No. 8 overall and No. 5 among public schools for 2025. The entrepreneurship program at the Eccles School is provided in […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute welcomed L9, the ninth group of student residents at Lassonde Studios, for the 2024-25 academic year in August. This diverse group will “live, create, launch” together in this unique building for student entrepreneurs and innovators at the University of Utah. All students at the U are welcome at Lassonde Studios, which […]
Susan Kingsley, a founder in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah, never imagined that losing her job would pave the way for her to become a successful entrepreneur, collaborating with esteemed organizations like Instacart and Pennsylvania University. Kingsley is CEO of ReviewMyeLearning, a platform designed to enhance the quality […]
Navigating the startup space can be challenging. Prototyping, finding and securing customers, and managing growth all present puzzles to solve. Every entrepreneur has a unique experience and can offer valuable advice to others. A Lassonde for Life workshop entitled Alumni Entrepreneur Panel featured entrepreneurs sharing tips for success. Lassonde for Life is a free and […]
