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Master of Business Creation Online Inaugural Class for 2023-24

The new Master of Business Creation (MBC) Online program option welcomed the inaugural class of founders for 2023-24 at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business this semester. The MBC is an academic offering of the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy in partnership with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. Both are part of the […]

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Metopio: Easy-to-Use Data Science Tools

Metopio provides easy-to-use tools to help everyday people understand populations and places and make better decisions regardless of their data-science experience – something that was missing in the data landscape, according to co-founder Angie Grover. She is leveraging the resources and expertise delivered in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Online program at the University […]

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4 Networking Tips from an International Student

What does it mean to network effectively when you are an entrepreneur with a diverse cultural background and extensive experience? To answer that question, I will share my experiences as a native of Bolivia, entrepreneur, graduate from Universidad Catolica Boliviana in commercial engineering, and currently, real estate development master’s degree candidate at the University of […]

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Lassonde Studios Wins Spaces & Places Award from Silicon Slopes

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute’s Lassonde Studios won the Spaces & Places Award at the 2022 Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame & Awards at the Grand America Hotel earlier this month. The event brought together, 1,300 leaders, entrepreneurs, and guests. Launched in 1999, the awards identify and applaud the breakthrough leaders and companies who have contributed […]

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COAD: Change the Way You Remember to Take Your Medicine

A 2018 paper titled “Medication Adherence: The Elephant in the Room” begins with a bombshell: “According to the World Health Organization, medication adherence can have a more direct impact on patient outcomes than the specific treatment itself. Medication adherence can affect quality and length of life, health outcomes, and overall healthcare costs. Nonadherence can account […]

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Company Launch Startup Teams For Spring 2023

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 […]

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Top 20 Announced in 2023 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

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 […]

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Opencontour: Empowering New Mining Generations

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 […]

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