Are you a current or incoming student at the University of Utah and looking for scholarships or leadership opportunities? The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is ran by students for students. Students can gain experiences through leadership and gain a scholarship at the same time. Lassonde provides up to $700,000 annually towards scholarships for students. Becoming a Lassonde […]
We sat down with Jade Hamachai, an entrepreneurship/business major here at the University of Utah. She told us about her days in club volleyball and the succulent/produce business she created in her hometown. She originally wanted to be a biology major, but has decided business/entrepreneurship is where her passion lies. Where are you from? I’m […]
When Aaron Dobron entered the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, he knew that he had a great business idea. Dobron is the co-founder of ArtCiel, which he describes as a “brand-new, state-of-the-art technology.” ArtCiel uses vertical wall printing to allow consumers to apply images […]
Here are photos from our events and activities in November 2019 at Lassonde Studios and other locations. During the month, we planted attended Workshops, sang at Open Mic, learned about food entrepreneurship, make caramel apples, and more. All U students are welcome to attend our events and live here. Find upcoming events and activities on […]
The University of Utah Opportunity Quest, a business model executive summary competition, announced the top 10 teams today for the 2019-20 competition. These teams will be competing for a chance to win $10,000 in cash prizes, including a $5,000 grand prize. The winners will be determined on competition day, Jan. 17, 2020. Find a list […]
Seven student startup teams received $10,410 in milestone grants at the monthly Get Seeded Final Pitch Event at Lassonde Studios for November on Dec. 4. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas. Get Seeded is a monthly milestone grant funding program open to all college students in Utah. The first step […]
Landing pages are one of the key elements in a digital marketing campaign. They persuade visitors to take action, such as to make a purchase or submit a contact form. When done right, a landing page can result in a new lead or sale. There are several different types of landing pages, and each one […]
In theory, everyone can be an entrepreneur, but in practice not everyone knows how to launch a business. In fact, many entrepreneurs find they don’t have the time or appropriate resources to launch and scale a business. Does one need a degree to become a successful entrepreneur? Maybe or maybe not. When we began talking […]
Camryn Polansky, a sophomore studying entrepreneurship at the University of Utah and a resident at Lassonde Studios, is growing her jewelry company Camspire with the goal to raise awareness for mental health and suicide. Each piece is handmade and serves as a reminder of positivity. “I hope to inspire and educate individuals with my jewelry,” […]
University of Utah bioengineering Ph.D. student Kyle Isaacson is making big strides growing his startup company Ike Scientific, which provides technical consulting services and a bridge between industrial and academic research. In only a few months since founding the company, Ike Scientific achieved both profitability and positive cash flow, and in recognition of his success, […]
