The 2023-24 annual report for the Master of Business Creation (MBC) is now available. Read it for an overview and highlights about this award-winning program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. The last year was another great one for this high-value and applied graduate program for entrepreneurs. The program supported 81 […]
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Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute FY 2024 Annual Report
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute FY 2024 Annual Report is now available (see link below). We’re excited to tell everyone about developments from our program ranked among the top-10 for entrepreneurship by U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review. In the last year, we have worked with 6,800 college students, 618 high school outreach […]
Photo Gallery: October at Lassonde 2024
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios in October 2024. During this month, we enjoyed live music, dressed up for Halloween, painted pumpkins, attended workshops, pitched for Get Seeded grants, attended Make It activities, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Video: Get Seeded Milestone Grant Program
Learn about the Get Seeded milestone grant program offered by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah. All University of Utah are welcome to participate. Grants are available up to $1,500. A milestone is a goal or accomplishment that tracks your progress as you grow your business idea. Visit the Get Seeded […]
21stCenturyEd: Enhancing Education Through STEM
Marlon Lindsay is committed to ensuring that all students receive a comprehensive STEM education. He is pursuing this goal as the founder of 21stCenturyEd, a company he is growing in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. 21stCenturyEd helps schools integrate STEM education across all […]
Grind Athletics: Teaching Life’s Lessons Through Sports
As the founder of Grind Athletics, Tyler Hollist is working to promote athletes’ skills and help them define their character traits to recruiters. His unique blend of experience in business strategy and athletic training has been crucial in shaping the company’s mission to help athletes reach their full potential by enhancing their preparation and character […]
Is There a ‘Scientific Method’ for Startups?
Many debate whether entrepreneurship is simply an art or a science that can be taught. University of Utah faculty member Todd Zenger has an answer: it can definitely be taught as a science, but the scientific approach you choose matters, and through ongoing research, he is exploring the most effective one. Zenger’s professional life has […]
Landlord Strategy: Educating First-Time Landlords
Joel Jones, founder of Landlord Strategy and a participant in the Masters of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, is transforming how landlords approach property management. Jones has successfully self-managed his own rental portfolio for more than five years, and has managed 500+ rentals for other landlords […]
OCOVES: All-Natural Men’s Hygiene Products
Ethan McQuarrie, an entrepreneurship student splitting his time between the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), took notice of the rapidly evolving men’s hygiene market with an increasing demand for natural and sustainable products. So, he decided to take it on with his startup, OCOVES. “I see brands like Axe and Old […]
Shop Taby: Empowering Women Through Fashion
Taby Davila is on a mission to bring inclusivity to the fashion industry. She is the founder of Shop Taby and is growing the business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Davila’s desire to belong and be represented through her everyday wear brought […]