Congratulations to everyone who graduated with a Master of Business Creation (MBC) or entrepreneurship degree in the class of 2026! Browse photos from their graduation ceremony on May 2 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.
Topic: Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy
U. of Utah Ranked No. 3 Public School for MBA Entrepreneurship (No. 10 Overall) by U.S. News
The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business ranks No. 3 among public schools (No. 10 overall) in the latest 2026 MBA rankings for entrepreneurship released by US News and World Report. In related rankings released earlier from US News and World Report, the Eccles School ranked No. 5 among public schools (No. 8 overall) for undergraduate entrepreneurship for […]
Consolve: Turning Small Business CRMs Into Their Best Employee
Most small business owners know the frustration of pouring money into ads or hiring new staff, only to see potential customers slip through the cracks. For Millika Grant, founder of Consolve, that challenge became the spark for building something different. Through the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah, Grant is transforming her vision […]
Parlay: AI Sales Coaching for Real-Time Feedback
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,” […]
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 […]