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Clear Water Distilling Co.: Revolutionary and Unconventional Liquors

Matt and Stephanie Eau Claire, a husband and wife team who are enrolled in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, could never have imagined that their reputation as “liquor snobs” would evolve into a seven-figure business. One night at a poker party, the Eau […]

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Heidi Herrick Q&A: Teamwork & Hands-on Learning Create Better Entrepreneurs

Heidi Herrick has an MBA from Oxford and a Ph.D. in strategy and entrepreneurship from the University of Utah, where she has taught in the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy ever since. Herrick’s first job in college was with a startup. Her passion for working with entrepreneurs continued during her time at Oxford. Before coming […]

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Jumpstart Your Entrepreneurial Journey with the Marriott Library

Surround yourself with a strong support system Entrepreneurship requires dedication, hard work and the ability to adapt to constantly changing circumstances. Fortunately, you don’t need to do it alone. You’ve got a team of librarians at the Marriott Library available to answer questions and connect you with the information you need. To help get you […]

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Lassonde Events Calendar: Fall 2024

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for fall 2024 is now available in print and online formats. See links below. We have many events and opportunities planned for the semester. We have Make Space hours, grants, workshops, mentor hours, application deadlines, entrepreneur classes through the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy, and more. All University of […]

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Independent Notion: A Customer-Led Clothing Brand

Designing clothing has always been Aleksander Hender’s creative outlet. That’s why he launched Independent Notion, which offers unique clothing, accessories, and footwear, all designed in-house. He is now growing the startup in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. “I taught myself how to sew […]

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