You might be wondering why you should get involved with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and our programs at Lassonde Studios. You’re probably asking yourself why you should join our community, study here, live with us, launch with us, participate in one of our programs, maybe sponsor one of our programs, volunteer to help our students, […]
If you’re reading this, you’re probably asking yourself, “Am I an entrepreneur?” But answering that question is harder than it may seem. Being an entrepreneur is more than starting a company. It’s a lifestyle and a mindset, and not everyone has what it takes. To help you find out if you’re an entrepreneur and sort […]
Stephanie Burnham, co-founder of B3 Supply Co, is curating a vintage motorsport lifestyle through clothing and apparel. B3 Supply Co does this through its clothing brand on its online store. “We want to deliver a lifestyle that shows racing and a vintage aspect so that people can live how I like to live,” she said. […]
Our founder, Pierre Lassonde, and three of our student entrepreneurs appeared on the “U Rising” podcast recently. The regular podcast is hosted by President Ruth Watkins and features top trends and innovations at the U. Joining Mr. Lassonde on the podcast were student entrepreneurs Austin Birch, William Pepper, and Tiff Polmateer. The group talked about […]
The Marriott Library at the University of Utah is now providing access to the BBC Research database to faculty, staff, and students. This is a leading database for market research reports. Access the BBC Research database through the Marriott Library here. When you are logged in, click on “my categories” at the top to see […]
Inundated with recovery protocols after her knee surgery, Megan Hanrahan felt a drive to help make the healing process simpler. She is now developing the solution as a founder in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Hanrahan’s product — a knee brace that combines […]
Ruchi M. Watson teaches in the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, while also serving as managing director of the Goff Strategic Leadership Center. Watson has many years of experience in academia, working on the dean’s team prior to becoming the managing director, but […]
The Lassonde Ambassador & Mentor Program is proudly sponsored by Jeff and Polly Unruh and the James A. Unruh Family Foundation. They support the program to enable first-generation and underrepresented University of Utah students. The ambassadors receive scholarships to engage the community and inspire other students to pursue their dream of earning a college degree. Why […]
Roughly 25-30 million people in the United States have not graduated from high school, and a company based in Utah and founded by a University of Utah alumni is doing something about it. Graduation Alliance partners with school districts, state agencies, and workforce boards across the country to provide online education and additional resources to […]
We have all heard the story of a young chef with a love for food, whose eagerness to share their passion pulls them into the glamorous lifestyle of being a business owner. This romanticized story leaves out the difficult details of starting your own business. Stepping into a market already saturated with large corporate restaurants […]
