Twenty-one founders graduated from the Master of Business Creation (MBC) at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business following the spring 2025 semester. This is the latest group to graduate from this unique and award-winning program designed specifically for entrepreneurs. The group includes 18 people who graduated from the MBC’s in-person option and […]
Watch this video to learn about the Lassonde+X program. Lassonde+X is an experiential program for all undergraduate students from all backgrounds and majors (the X) to explore and practice entrepreneurship. It is provided by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah, which is ranked top 10 in the nation for entrepreneurship. Learn more […]
Israel Chigozirim is committed to returning wealth to farmers in Africa. He is doing this through his company, Riwe, an altruistic Nigerian startup in the Masters Business Creation (MBC) Global program that provides expedited insurance and crucial resources to farmers. “There has been an ironic shift in agriculture,” he said. “We see farmers struggling and […]
A cashew nut may be small, but in the hands of Ghana’s JGrand Commodities it’s a powerful engine for local empowerment, innovation, and global expansion. The idea started modestly: just one shelf on a father’s porch. But for Justice Ganaku, that tiny beginning sparked a much bigger vision. After completing Ghana’s national service and holding […]
Drew Johnson is combining his passion for medicine and fitness as the founder of IQ Elevate Labs, which provide cognitive enhancement supplements. He is currently growing the company in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah. With a father who was a physician, Johnson has always had a deep connection […]
When most people think of energy drinks, they picture a jittery caffeine overload in a neon can. But one University of Utah student is flipping the script with a product designed for the everyday person — not just the extreme sports crowd. Meet No Consequence, a zero-sugar, low-calorie, and moderately caffeinated energy drink founded by […]
In East Africa, a quiet revolution is taking place — led by insects. Dudu Masters, a Kenyan-based startup, is turning organic insect waste into sustainable farming solutions for smallholder farmers across the continent. Leading this movement is Jannifer Muthike, a trained entomologist turned “agripreneur,” who is using her knowledge of insects — specifically the black […]
As business software evolves, it inevitably becomes more complex. In an era where business success hinges on the proper utilization of software, founders face mounting pressure to be experts in every aspect of their operation. Elevate Operations wants to alleviate that stress as a service dedicated to harnessing software tools to streamline workflows and maximize […]
Regardless of industry or background, a startup needs to find investors. We spoke with four founders and recent graduates of the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah, and they all shared a similar sentiment: “Fundraising can be very challenging.” Despite this, these founders have all successfully found investors — collectively, […]
“People always think of Africa as a place of problems, so we need problem solvers,” said Samuel Quansah, founder of Algo Peers and a founder in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program at the University of Utah. He is determined to fix the education system in underserved African communities. Growing up in Ghana, […]
