Here are photos from our events and activities in August 2019 at Lassonde Studios and other locations. During the month, our new L4 residents moved in, we welcome our first MBC students, we started our many regular programs, we helped host a tour on the USS Constitution, and more. All U students are welcome to […]
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Video: Master of Business Creation (MBC) Program
Learn about the Master of Business (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. This is a specialized nine-month graduate degree program for founders committed to launching their startup company aided by curriculum, mentoring, funding, and scholarships. Learn more at eccles.utah.edu/mbc.
Meet the inaugural founders in the Master of Business Creation program
The David Eccles School of Business and Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute welcomed the inaugural class of founders in the new Master of Business Creation (MBC) program starting this fall semester at the University of Utah. The group consists of 26 founders who have launched 20 companies ranging from fashion and education management to marketing automation and […]
Anselmo family donation supports entrepreneurship and hands-on learning at the Eccles School
The David Eccles School of Business and the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah announced today a new gift of $160,000 from U alumni Chad and Kristen Anselmo to support a top 10 ranked entrepreneurship program and hands-on learning programs and opportunities at the Eccles School. “We are pleased to support experiential education […]
New Master of Business Creation Program Featured by Speaking on Business
Our new Master of Business Creation (MBC) degree at the David Eccles School of Business was recently featured on the Zions Bank “Speaking on Business” program hosted by Chris Redgrave. Listen to this radio segment to learn about how the MBC program fills a gap in the market between business school curriculum and creating […]
6 Lessons from Customer Service Hell
My wife Sharon and I recently experienced a day of customer service hell. This arose from our interactions with six different businesses. While none of them is a startup, our experiences provide some great customer service lessons for entrepreneurs. Here’s our tale of woe: The management company for our daughter’s college apartment told us they […]
Miller Cafe: Menu for Fall 2019
Welcome to Miller Cafe, Lassonde Studios’ eclectic eatery. It offers omelets, smoothies, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, burgers, chef’s specials, and all the snacks you desire. New to the eatery for the 2019-20 academic year is Acai Bowls, a student startup that will be serving out of the DubBox – a funky food truck located next to […]
5 Tips for Becoming a Game App Entrepreneur
I started my journey as a technology gaming app entrepreneur 4 years ago at the University of Utah. My very first app was a simple soundboard of a famous actor called Shia Labeouf. The app has received over 100,000 downloads. Building this app helped me see the joy and pain one can receive from building […]
VIDEO: Lassonde Studios Move-In August 2019
We are welcoming our L4 group of residents this year. In this video, you will get a glimpse into the move-in activities at Lassonde Studios. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
Winter Athlete Foundation: Helping Athletes Skate to Success
Behind every athlete who wows the world at the Olympic Games is years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. These athletes need a wide network of support to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Peter Sullivan, a junior studying marketing at the University of Utah, grew up speed skating and realized that these […]