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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Anemia, a condition in which the blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen due to insufficient amounts of hemoglobin, affects roughly a third of the world’s population, threatening long-term health. But what if managing this “silent killer” was as easy as downloading an app? That’s where NiADA by Monere comes in. Mou Nandi, co-founder […]
