Congratulation to everyone who graduated with a Master of Business Creation (MBC) or entrepreneurship degree in the class of 2024! Browse photos from their graduation ceremony on May 3 in the gallery below. Learn more about options to study entrepreneurship at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business here: https://eccles.utah.edu/entp.
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Photo Gallery: April at Lassonde 2024
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in April 2024. During this month, we signed the wall with the L8 student community, attended Bench to Bedside Competition Night, hosted an innovation showcase, finished our classes for the spring semester, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Video: Year at Lassonde 2023-24
We had another great year at Lassonde Studios during the 2023-24 academic year. Watch this video for highlights. During the year, we hosted resident events, grant competitions, maker activities, workshops, and much more. Learn more about Lassonde Studios at lassonde.utah.edu/studios
Crossover Clothing: Custom Apparel Brands for Athletes
Crossover Clothing is an up-and-coming clothing brand based in Utah, focusing on custom apparel and giving athletes the chance to build their personal brand and deepen their connection with their supporters. The company partners with student-athletes across various sports and universities, helping them launch their own branded merchandise lines. Crossover Clothing is the creation of […]
6 Tips for Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Being an entrepreneur isn’t always about launching a startup; value can be created and captured in many other ways. Creating value can mean acquiring a business and improving how it is run rather than starting one. Buying a business can be a quicker, less risky, and simpler pathway to entrepreneurship than launching a startup, as […]
Lassonde Events Calendar: Summer 2024
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for summer 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 […]
KaroChique: A Women’s Fashion Boutique
University of Utah entrepreneur student Karoline Gregorian is turning her unique background, passion for fashion, and desire to empower women into a business as the founder of KaroChique. KaroChique is a women’s fashion boutique. The company is fueled by Gregorian’s entrepreneurial spirit and a deep-seated love for the world of fashion. Her journey has been […]
Cervical Cancer Screening Device Wins 2024 Bench to Bedside Competition
Despite a crowded field of over 30 other entries, the C-Blu team rose to the top to be named the $20,000 Grand Prize Winner at the 14th Annual Bench to Bedside Competition at the Utah State Capitol Building on April 8. Comprised of five University of Utah students, C-Blu developed a blue-light colposcope which increases […]
2024 Business Scholars Innovation Showcase Winners
The recent conclusion of the 2024 Business Scholars Innovation Project marked a significant milestone for students involved with the Business Scholars program through the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Competing for four main prizes – Best Idea, Best Pitch, Best Prototype, and Best Branding – the teams have been working since January […]
Community Impact Award Given to Davis Catalyst Center for 2023-24
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute awarded the 2023-24 Community Impact Award to the Davis Catalyst Center. This annual award is sponsored by the Entrepreneur Association and was awarded at the 2024 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC). The Catalyst Center brings Davis School District students together with local business and industry mentors. The students are immersed […]