Selling your startup is one of the most difficult processes entrepreneurs go through, second only to launching. Chuck Sharp, University of Utah alum, CEO and founder of Shoreline, and serial entrepreneur would know – he’s sold three of his companies since 2001. In the Lassonde for Life workshop, “Selling Your Business,” he details seven tips […]
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, which offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options that are made to order. The grill offers a variety of made-to-order options including sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and more. On the […]
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios in August 2024. During this month, we welcomed our new Lassonde 400 L9 residents and student leaders, hosted several kick-off events, introduced a new group of Master of Business Creation founders and Lassonde Founders, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Nineteen founders graduated from the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Online at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business following the summer 2024 semester. This is the second group to graduate from the flexile, online option in this unique, affordable and award-winning program designed specifically for entrepreneurs, and follows the May graduation of […]
Student startup SadieB Personal Care launched their line of haircare products in over 500 Targets across the country. Watch this video to see their product on the shelves and hear from cofounder and University of Utah student Sadie Bowler. Learn more about the company here.
Matt and Stephanie Eau Claire, a husband and wife team who are enrolled in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, could never have imagined that their reputation as “liquor snobs” would evolve into a seven-figure business. One night at a poker party, the Eau […]
Heidi Herrick has an MBA from Oxford and a Ph.D. in strategy and entrepreneurship from the University of Utah, where she has taught in the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy ever since. Herrick’s first job in college was with a startup. Her passion for working with entrepreneurs continued during her time at Oxford. Before coming […]
A startup’s story is the key to building brand awareness, a customer base, and an investor portfolio. If you’re struggling to strike the right chords in your story, the Lassonde for Life workshop titled “Why Your Startup Story Matters” has the answers. The Lassonde for Life program offers free support to active or aspiring alumni […]
Surround yourself with a strong support system Entrepreneurship requires dedication, hard work and the ability to adapt to constantly changing circumstances. Fortunately, you don’t need to do it alone. You’ve got a team of librarians at the Marriott Library available to answer questions and connect you with the information you need. To help get you […]
Trying to find parking in a crowded area is a notoriously frustrating issue for drivers everywhere, and this problem is especially infamous on college campuses. Spot Parking, one of the prize winners of the 2024 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, is an entrepreneurial effort to counteract these issues and turn parking into an orderly effort. Dean Smith, […]
