Founders Taylor Galbraith, Brooke Roney, and James Biesinger are on a mission to transform the way sales teams learn and grow. Through their company, Parlay, they are building an AI-powered sales coaching platform that provides leaders with complete visibility into every pitch and helps reps improve in real-time. “Sales coaching has always been too slow,” […]
Topic: Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy
Equilibrium Engines: Transforming Temperature Into Power
David Edwards is the founder of Equilibrium Engines, a startup aiming to bring zero-carbon, affordable energy to small Arctic communities through an innovative generator design. He is growing the business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. The seed of Equilibrium Engines was planted […]
Dry Creek Physical Therapy: Building Trust Through Connected Care
Most people think of physical therapy as a place for exercise bands, careful stretching, and slow recovery. But for Ben Jensen, founder of Dry Creek Physical Therapy, it’s something much bigger. Through the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah, Jensen is refining a model that treats rehabilitation not just as […]
SOS Play: Bringing Therapeutic Comfort to Kids Through Innovation
Leadelle Parish, from Orem, Utah, is on a mission to change the way children experience stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Drawing from her experience with therapeutic practices and inspired by the needs she saw in her own grandchildren, Parish created SOS Play, a startup delivering calming therapies through kid-friendly, comforting toys. She is now growing […]
Bravo Estates: Bringing Peace of Mind to Luxury Home Care
Bryan Arbon never imagined he would one day build a luxury estate management company. Looking back, however, the path makes perfect sense. From earning his Eagle Scout Award to serving in police explorer programs, Arbon has always been drawn to structure, service, and leadership — traits that would ultimately shape the foundation of Bravo Estates. […]
Premier Spike: Elevating the Game of Roundnet
For Taylor Sanford, the end of a successful roundnet tournament usually meant dealing with a pile of broken equipment. He was constantly throwing away bin after bin of shattered plastic rims that had snapped during matches, and he realized the equipment available on the market was simply too fragile for the growing sport. Frustrated by […]
Master of Business Creation Annual Report 2024-25
The 2024-25 annual report for the Master of Business Creation (MBC) is now available. Read it for an overview and highlights about this award-winning program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. The last year was another great one for this high-value and applied graduate program for entrepreneurs. The program supported 108 […]
Master of Business Creation Expands to Europe
European entrepreneurs can now apply to enroll from their home countries in the award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business starting August 2026. Eligible European countries include Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Netherlands. The expansion to Europe follows the launch of the MBC Global option in fall 2024. […]
U. of Utah Ranked No. 2 for Undergraduate & No. 3 for Graduate Entrepreneurship in the West by Princeton Review
The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business is ranked No. 2 for undergraduate and No. 3 for graduate entrepreneurship education in the West in new rankings from the Princeton Review for 2026. The rankings are the latest of many top rankings for entrepreneurship programs at the Eccles School. “We’re proud to be recognized among the nation’s leading […]
Vibe Swimwear: An Eco-Friendly Bikini
As the founder of VIBE Swimwear, Rachel Maughan is redefining luxury swimwear with designs that are both timelessly flattering and sustainably produced. She continues to grow her brand through the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, which combines a business accelerator and graduate degree at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School […]