Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios in September 2025. During this month, we attended workshops, pitched for Get Seeded grants, learned new skills at Make It activities, hosted our first entrepreneurship summit, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Registration for the 2025-26 Tim Draper 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. 14, 2026. The competition is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute — a top-10 ranked, […]
Registration for the 2025-26 Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is now open. All college students in Utah from participating colleges and universities are welcome to enter this statewide business-model competition. Teams are competing for $75,000 in cash and prizes this year. The registration deadline is Feb. 19, 2026. The Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is […]
Leonard Black will be remembered as an early advocate for student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah. He passed on Aug. 16, 2025, at the age of 83. During his time working at the University of Utah from 1999 to 2014, Black taught at the David Eccles School of Business and played a supporting role […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute – a top-5 ranked division of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah – welcomed a new group of Lassonde Founders for the 2025-26 academic year. Thirty-one students were admitted into the residential entrepreneur program for undergraduate students. They moved into Lassonde Studios in August for the […]
Kwabena Tufuor, a Ghanaian entrepreneur and marketing professional, is redefining agribusiness sustainability through his company, Eco Protin. As the co-founder and CEO, Tufuor is pioneering sustainable agribusiness solutions by using organic waste streams to produce high-quality, insect-based feed for livestock and aquaculture. To help improve the business, he enrolled in the Master of Business Creation […]
For Jonathon Vizmeg, the opioid epidemic is more than a news headline — it’s personal. After losing his stepbrother to an overdose, Vizmeg set out to find a better way to support people recovering from opioid use disorder. To advance his vision, he enrolled in the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, […]
Tucked into a welcoming corner of the Lassonde Studios first floor, Miller Cafe has earned its reputation as one of the top dining destinations on campus. Whether you’re craving breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the Miller Grill delivers tasty options daily — from hearty sandwiches to refreshing smoothies and more. Across from the grill, the Miller Market makes it easy […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute welcomed L10, the tenth group of student residents at Lassonde Studios, for the 2025-26 academic year recently. 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 University of Utah are welcome at Lassonde Studios, […]
In a world flooded with synthetic and harmful products, Salt City Soapworks is building a skincare company rooted in science, sustainability, and a whole lot of Utah salt and beeswax. Founded by former geophysicist Lauren Tyson, the Salt Lake City-based brand blends her scientific insight with a deep appreciation for natural ingredients. “I want our […]
