Meet the 19 startup teams in our Company Launch program at Lassonde Studios for spring 2023. They are a diverse group of students working in many different industries. Find a complete list below. Company Launch offers these startup teams office space at Lassonde Studios, cohort gatherings, workshops, staff coaches, peer mentors, and more. All students at the […]
The top 20 teams in the 2023 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge were announced today. The student startup teams advance to the final round of this statewide business-model competition that is open to college students across Utah. Teams are competing for over $60,000 in cash and prizes, including a $30,000 grand prize. The winners will be announced […]
Maria Echavarria’s company, Opencontour, aims to simplify mine-planning software tools and empower new mining generations to embark on the journey. She is growing it with help from the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Echavarria and Opencontour’s founder, Russ Downer, created Opencontour from experiences with mining […]
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 started James Street Co. out of her basement. In the beginning, everything was knit to […]
In a state known for its natural beauty, outdoor adventures are a quintessential part of day-to-day life for people all over Utah. Many students attend the University of Utah because of its proximity to this natural landscape, but it’s not always easy to take advantage of. Thomas Rash, Matthew Lebrecht, and Darin Pinedo, sophomore students […]
After growing tired of running a staffing agency for several years, Trevor Darby realized he could pivot in a completely new direction with his work — and use entrepreneurship to make that happen. He is now pursuing this dream with help from the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David […]
With a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship from the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, years of involvement at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, and a current spot in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program under his belt, Jake Peters is currently working to improve the current state of the trucking industry using entrepreneurship. […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute awarded the Love Every Minute of Your Life — Kylie B. Park Artist Award to Sydney Ostendorf and Rachel Buzarde for the 2022-23 academic year. “We are encouraged and inspired by the ways our students support the creative vision of the Lassonde community,” said Anne Bastein, program director at the Lassonde […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute was announced as a finalist for the 2022 Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame & Awards recently. Launched in 1999, the awards identify and applaud the breakthrough leaders and companies who have contributed to the ongoing and growing success of Utah and Silicon Slopes. The Lassonde Institute was named a finalist for […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for spring 2023 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 […]
