Sawtooth started after DJ Potter went on a camping trip to the Sawtooth Mountains. During a rainstorm, all of his gear got soaked and muddy because he didn’t have a cover on his truck bed. When he returned home, he searched for a solution, couldn’t find one, and eventually arrived at a novel idea: a […]
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Top 20 Announced in 2020 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
The top 20 teams in the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge were announced today. The student startup teams advance to the final round of this statewide business-model competition that is open to all college students in Utah. Teams are competing for $100,000 in cash and prizes, including a $40,000 grand prize. The winners will be determined at […]
The Aqua Project: Feeding the Future at Lassonde Studios
The Aqua Project continues to grow and improve at Lassonde Studios with a mission to provide healthier food options on campus. Visitors can see their new drip irrigation system on the first floor. The student group is growing lettuce, mustard, kale, and spinach in multiple locations in the building and harvests about 12 pounds of […]
My School Dance: App for Managing High School Dances
Say goodbye to the cash box and the physical waivers for your upcoming prom! My School Dance is bringing an era of new technology and ease to over 350 high schools with their online event management platform. Taylor Buckley is the brains behind My School Dance. She is also the co-founder and in the Master […]
5 Databases to Help with Your Business Research at the Marriott Library
Whether you are looking to do market research or finding information on private equity deals, the Marriott Library at the University of Utah can help you get access to various business databases. Below is a look at the best ones and details about how to use them and where to go if you have questions. […]
Get Seeded Awards $8,445 in Grants in January
Five student startup teams received $8,445 in milestone grants at the monthly Get Seeded Final Pitch Event at Lassonde Studios for January on Jan. 29. 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 is […]
Photo Gallery: January at Lassonde 2020
Here are photos from our events and activities in January 2020 at Lassonde Studios. During the month, we awarded grants, attended workshops, decorated cupcakes, and more. All U students are welcome to attend our events and live here. Find upcoming events and activities on our online calendar: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Interwoven: Integrating Board Games and Digital Games
Does your family only play board games, but you prefer to play video games? Interwoven has solved the ultimate family night battle through integrating board games and video games into one game for everyone to enjoy. Interwoven is a board game/digital game design startup company. It began in 2018 by founder Nicole Martino, co-founder Kazimar […]
Valence: From an Idea for Better Shipping Logistics to Acquisition
Shipping is a major part of business as more and more people order products online and expect packages within days. Even small shipping errors, when repeated many times, can cost companies thousands of dollars or more. A team of graduate students in the Lassonde New Venture Development Center started researching ways to help companies improve […]
eSym: Improving Lives through Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based approach used by counselors, educators, medical professionals, correctional officers, and others to change patient or client behavior. It can help people smoke less, exercise more, follow through with recommendations, keep commitments, and more. A team of faculty, professionals, and students at the University of Utah hope to make motivational interviewing […]