Meet the 19 startup teams in our Company Launch program at Lassonde Studios for spring 2024. 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 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) announced the top 20 teams, from over 150 applications, for 2023-24. They will advance to the final stage of this business-idea competition, which is open to all high school students across Utah, ages 14-18. They are competing for $30,000 in cash and scholarships. This program is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur […]
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in January 2024. During this month, we enjoyed the snow, welcomed our new Company Launch cohort, hosted workshops, awarded Get Seeded grants, attended Make It activities, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Utah is already known as a top location for entrepreneurship, and the University of Utah’s Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute hopes to keep it that way with a new website for entrepreneurs across the state. The Utah Founders website is now live, and it lists resources to help founders launch a company anywhere in Utah. Resources include […]
Getting a balanced breakfast every morning can be hard, especially as a college student with limited time and space. Jack Urness, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Utah, is working on a solution. He is the founder of Up&Oat, a company making an overnight oat mix that only requires milk or water. Urness […]
My Bui is the founder of Splashy, a company creating a portable and collapsible bidet. She is studying finance and operations and supply chain and started developing the product in the Lassonde+X program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. The idea came from personal experience. A native of Ho Chi Minh […]
As an entrepreneur, you may not have access to expensive tools to help you manage your business. You’ve likely heard of AI (artificial intelligence) and wondered how you can use it to accelerate your business. Although you might not have a big budget for your startup, the good news is many AI tools are free […]
In the Make Space at Lassonde Studios, Tren Hirschi stands out not only as a leader but as an innovator and a source of inspiration for every student embarking on a journey of discovery and creativity. As the chair of the Make program, Hirschi’s role transcends conventional leadership. He manages around 20 student leaders, fostering […]
Connor Chase, a founder in the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, is currently working to make a big impact on the world by bringing artificial intelligence to mental health. The Guided app is an AI-powered meditation app that aims to provide affordable and effective mental […]
Located in the lobby of Lassonde Studios is one of the University of Utah’s most popular dining spots, Miller Cafe. On one side is the Miller Grill that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options that are made to order, while on the other side is the Miller Market where students can pick up snacks, beverages, […]
