Meet Christian Holmes and Hayden Earl, the founders of 3rd Life Health, a company developing a convenient drink supplement for athletes. They describe their products as an Alka-Seltzer-style pre-workout tablet you can throw into a drink, and it mixes itself up. It comes in a compact sleeve and makes the whole process convenient and easy. […]
Denisse Martinez, a biology student at the University of Utah, has a vision for making the average gym experience more social and inclusive, and she is pursuing it with her startup, Alchemist. Martinez found that in a typical gym experience there can be a lack of member engagement, feelings of intimidation, low motivation, and limited […]
“We believe that every child is born with the ability to love food,” said Dr. Bonnie Feola. A pediatrician and certified chef, she recognized a gap in how we talk about feeding children. She is the founder of Nibbles and Sprouts, a pediatric culinary medicine practice that she grew in the Master of Business Creation […]
Canyon Sargent, a senior multi-disciplinary design student at the University of Utah, is creating a new niche in the ski equipment industry. He is the founder of Shifties, a startup that is opening the door to greater self-expression on the slopes. Growing up around the Cottonwood Canyons, skiing has always been a big part of […]
The future of backcountry snowboarding may hinge on a breakthrough binding system developed by University of Utah mechanical engineering seniors and their startup, Queen SNOWWORKS. “Experienced backcountry snowboarders know the unique challenges we face compared to skiers,” said founder Logan Queen. “The gear often holds us back. That’s why we set out to change the […]
Tyler Cichelli, founder of Voodoo Pickleball and a business student at the University of Utah, is making the game more fun and affordable for all players. Cichelli’s vision took off when he and his buddies got into pickleball and couldn’t find any fun paddles. Everything they found for sale was expensive, and all the options […]
If you need a way to commemorate your most recent outdoor adventure, Roaming Heart is doing just that. Founded in 2018 by Audrey Tran, the Utah-based company sells vibrant stickers, apparel, and goods inspired by the outdoors. She enrolled in the Master of Business Creation program to grow and scale the company. “Our mission is […]
Kusi is a luxury brand with a heartfelt mission that extends far beyond profit margins. The company, with a name meaning “happiness” in Quechua, specializes in handcrafted products made from alpaca wool and has established itself in multiple markets across the United States during its five years of operation. The founder, Diana Siemens, who grew […]
For Mila Pimentel, founder of SWYM and an art student at the University of Utah, the ocean has always been home. Growing up in Hawai‘i, swimwear wasn’t just a wardrobe essential, it was part of her identity. But as she got older, she noticed something that didn’t sit right: high-quality swimsuits were priced like luxury […]
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 […]
