The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business received another top-5 ranking for entrepreneurship today. The Princeton Review ranked the school No. 2 for undergraduate entrepreneurship in the West for 2023. The entrepreneurship program at the Eccles School is provided in partnership between the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy and the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, which celebrated its […]
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VIDEO: Lassonde is the Place
Watch this video to learn how students can live, create, launch at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and Lassonde Studios. We have many opportunities for all students at the University of Utah. Learn more about Lassonde Studios and apply to live here at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
Get Seeded Awards $6,600 in Grants for October
Seven student startup teams received $6,600 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in October 2022. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas. The final event for the regular grants was hosted at Lassonde Studios. It included live startup pitches, free food, and public voting to see who received […]
Photo Gallery: October at Lassonde 2022
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in October 2022. During this month, we dressed up for Halloween, attended workshops, pitched for Get Seeded grants, attended Make It activities, relaxed between classes, inspired people with chalk and whiteboard markers, enjoyed the fall weather, made new friends, and more. Find […]
The Turn Golf Club: A Luxury Indoor Golf Facility
The Turn Golf Club is a member’s only, luxury indoor golf facility located in Draper, Utah, that provides its members with detailed, instant feedback as well as alternative ways to enjoy golf that were previously impossible. Members book private bays where they can play golf courses from around the world (with about 200 courses to […]
Meet the Residential Advisors at Lassonde Studios for 2022-23
Meet this year’s residential advisors at Lassonde Studios: 12 student leaders who live and work at Lassonde and make sure all its residents are safe, happy, and healthy. These RA’s are accomplished and involved, serving as great role models for the students they serve over. Read more below about the students working around the clock […]
Pure Solutions: Innovating Access to Clean Water
Pure Solutions, the winner of the 2022 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, is working to make water purity testing more accessible for everyone to ensure that they are drinking safe water. The device they’ve created does just that, creating a simple and cost-effective testing process for anyone who is concerned about the quality of their […]
23 Must-Watch Movies for Entrepreneurs (on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Apple TV, Google Play & More)
On your next movie night or slow afternoon, don’t waste time watching trailers for hundreds of different movies just to end up playing old episodes of “The Office.” We compiled the list of best movies for entrepreneurs, so you’ll have the essential watch-list at your fingertips to not only to speed up your selection process, […]
How to Name Your Startup Company
A clear, memorable, and unique company name can make your business successful just as much as a bad name can break your marketing strategy. To help you choose one, we asked founders in our community at the University of Utah’s Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and other businesses around Salt Lake City for advice. Here are their […]
10 Habits Every Entrepreneur Should Have
Every entrepreneur is different, but surprisingly, their habits are not. We interviewed entrepreneurs, professors, and alumni from the Lassonde Entrepreneurial Institute and David Eccles School of Business to learn about the daily habits that have led to their success. Below are the 10 most common habits we heard. Read more about them, ask yourself how […]