Before starting James Street Co., Jess Reese didn’t think she could work in the fashion world. It seemed unattainable — like a made-up job. Now, four years after starting the luxury knitwear brand, she can’t imagine doing anything else. Reese, a founder in the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David […]
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Resource Directory: Student Innovation @ The U 2023
ArtsBridge: An interdisciplinary arts education outreach program. artsbridge.utah.edu ArtsForce: A two-day conference for art students to learn about how to share their creative work. artsforceutah.com Arts Entrepreneur: Connect with your peers, learn the value of your skills, and explore connections between the arts and entrepreneurship. lassonde.utah.edu/art Associated Student of the University of Utah (ASUU): A […]
President’s Message: Student Innovation @ the U 2023
Welcome to the 2023 edition of “Student Innovation at the U.” This publication features students from across the University of Utah who are making a difference through innovation. The projects and initiatives being led by these young entrepreneurs are not only impressive but also illustrate what being a student at the U means in 2023. […]
Credits: Student Innovation @ the U 2023
“Student Innovation at the U” is an annual publication celebrating student innovation and impact at the University of Utah. A digital version is available at lassonde.utah.edu/studentinnovation2023. This publication is produced by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, an interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business and the hub for student entrepreneurs and innovators at the […]
Gorilla Packaging Company: A Specialty Packaging Supplier
With the e-commerce business model on the rise, it is imperative that companies have safe and reliable shipping solutions to get their product safely from one place to another. Gorilla Packaging Company serves this need providing high-quality packaging options for a vast array of products – wine, spirits, beer, beverages, cans, condiments, olive oil, jam […]
Get Seeded Awards $7,300 in Grants for February
Seven student startup teams received $7,300 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in February 2023. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas. Get Seeded is a milestone grant funding program open to all students at the University of Utah. Students requesting more than $500 follow a three-step process, concluding […]
4 Phases to Implement Your Product Idea
It isn’t enough to have an idea or opportunity that you can execute. A thoughtful and intentional strategy for selecting your customer, launching a product, and evolving with the market is critical to success. Dylan Turner, co-founder and chief product officer for a global telemedicine company called doxy.me and graduate of the Master of Business […]
7 Tips for Identifying a Problem and Opportunity
What separates successful entrepreneurs from those who want to be successful entrepreneurs? Many are stuck in their desire to start a business, convinced that they have not yet found “The BIG Idea.” Blyncsy founder and Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute alum Mark Pittman suggests that effectively identifying a problem can serve as the catalyst for a strong […]
STOHZ: A New Convenient Home for Your AirPods
Dolly and Phil Casper, a husband and wife team who are enrolled in the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, are co-founders of STOHZ, a company devoted to making stowing your AirPods a lot easier. Their product, called the STOHZ PIN, is a small, lightweight, AirPod […]
Photo Gallery: February at Lassonde 2023
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in February 2023. During this month, we attended the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge final event, attended class with the Master of Business Creation, built things in our Make Space, attended Workshops, enjoyed more fresh snow, met interesting new people, and more. Find […]