Krystal Christensen never thought she’d be an entrepreneur. “It seemed too uncertain and risky,” she said. That all changed when she discovered her passion for massage therapy. Soon after, she launched Utah Medical Massage & Wellness. “Ultimately, I realized I could help more people more effectively by building a company backed by a team of […]
Boston Richins was never a big fan of worms. When she married a small-town farm boy with dreams of owning an organic fertilizer business, she hoped it was just a phase. It wasn’t. Her husband went full force into an earthworm-driven business plan. The fertilizer is called “worm castings” – “the polite way to say, […]
In today’s fast-paced world, many entrepreneurs are redefining what investing in a fulfilling future means. We’re not just chasing jobs; we’re seeking lifestyles that offer financial stability and quality of life. Real estate investment stands out as an incredible tool for building wealth, but its perceived complexity often discourages beginner investors. That’s precisely where I […]
If you are looking for career advice, a University of Utah student is developing a solution for you. David Kale, a recent graduate of the David Eccles School of Business, launched Career Hacks, a new digital community focusing on personal and professional development. Currently, Kale is the face of Career Hacks, but he aims to […]
Have you ever had coffee from Spain? Or tried a cafe de olla from Mexico? Have you ever added egg yolk to your coffee like they do in Vietnam? If the answer is no, Ki Coffee can change that. The company sells subscription coffee boxes that are unlike anything on the market. The average coffee subscription box […]
We Rock DM is a digital marketing agency with a focus on website design, now growing their business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Founder Tricia Ulberg, a graphic and website designer, has 20 years of website experience – her resume includes ESPN.com, […]
C-Blu is a medical device company working to increase the accuracy of cervical cancer screening. C-Blu recently won first place at the 2024 Bench to Bedside Competition, a medical device innovation competition. The team includes five University of Utah students: Ethan Betts, Libby Brooks, Derek Lewis, Ryleigh Smith, and Nathan Wallace. The students are studying […]
We hosted and annual Lassonde Demo Day on May 1, 2024, at Lassonde Studios. At this event, we invite everyone to join us to meet student startup teams, honor our student leaders, and celebrate the end of the year. Watch this video for highlights from this year’s event. Learn more about Lassonde Demo Day at […]
The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business ranks No. 12 overall (No. 5 among public schools) in the latest 2024 MBA rankings for entrepreneurship released recently by US News and World Report. In related rankings released earlier from US News and World Report, the Eccles School ranked No. 7 for undergraduate entrepreneurship (No. 4 among public […]
Browse photos from Demo Day 2024. At this annual event, the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute welcomed dozens of student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah to celebrate the end of the year by showcasing their products and services. We also awarded a special prize to an outstanding student leader. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/demo.
