21 Founders Graduate from the Master of Business Creation in Spring 2025

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 […]

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JGrand Commodities: From Porch-Side Passion to Ghana’s Premier Cashew Brand

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 […]

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Dudu Masters: Transforming African Farming with Insects

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 […]

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Elevate Operations: Leveraging Software to Optimize Project Workflows

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 […]

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How the Master of Business Creation Helps Startups Find Investors

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, […]

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Washking: Ghana’s Smart and Eco-Friendly Toilets

Around the world, roughly 3.6 billion people lack access to proper sanitation facilities like toilets or sewage systems, according to the International Code Council 2025. Regardless of location, this problem affects people daily and can be extremely difficult to overcome without the right resources or funds. Dieudonne Kwame Agudah is addressing these challenges in Ghana […]

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