Joseph Danquah, a clinical dietitian and entrepreneur in Ghana, is dedicated to addressing the critical issue of child malnutrition in his country. Through his nonprofit, Healthmates Nutrition, Danquah is developing sustainable solutions to improve nutrition and health outcomes for children in underserved communities. He is using the knowledge and skills he is gaining as a […]
Topic: Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy
Tasty Edits: How Video Creators Ensure Sustainable Channel Growth
Alex Lefkowitz is a creative spirit, talented video editor, and founder of Tasty Edits. Tasty Edits is a video editing service and YouTube channel management service for content creators and businesses. The company is focused on helping clients save time, quickly grow their online platform, and earn significantly more revenue. “I’ve always been interested in […]
Ecovon: Sustainable Building Solutions in Ghana & Beyond
Isaac Brenya, a founder in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program, is transforming the construction industry with his sustainable startup, Ecovon. Based in Ghana, Brenya is creating eco-friendly building materials using agricultural waste, such as coconut husks and sugarcane bagasse. “Ecovon was inspired by my desire to address the deforestation and environmental damage […]
Inca Trek Company: Your Premier Route to Machu Picchu
Jared Snow is on a mission to be the top choice for U.S. travelers on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. He is the founder of Inca Trek Company and is growing the business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School. Snow has generated over $1 […]
RedHead Trailer & Boat: Making Family Water Adventures More Accessible
Playing on the water as a family sounds like a lot of fun! That is, until discovering the downsides. Traditional towable boats and trailers are expensive, difficult to store, and require licensing (and, of course, a truck to tow with). Smaller boats like kayaks and canoes flip easily, so they aren’t great for small children, […]
Siklitë Desserts: Chocolate Desserts Made with Ghanaian Cocoa
Beatrice Dede Addy, a participant in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program, is the visionary behind Siklitë Desserts, a chocolate dessert brand based in Greater Accra, Ghana. Her company combines the finest Ghanaian cocoa with innovative dessert-making techniques to create a product that celebrates Ghana’s heritage while appealing to global markets. The MBC […]
U. of Utah Ranked No. 3 for Entrepreneurship in the West by Princeton Review
The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business is ranked No. 3 for undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship education in the West in new rankings from the Princeton Review for 2025. The rankings are the latest of many top rankings for entrepreneurship programs at the Eccles School. “We are a top-ranked school for entrepreneurship because […]
Master of Business Creation Annual Report 2023-24
The 2023-24 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 81 […]
21stCenturyEd: Enhancing Education Through STEM
Marlon Lindsay is committed to ensuring that all students receive a comprehensive STEM education. He is pursuing this goal as the founder of 21stCenturyEd, a company he is growing in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. 21stCenturyEd helps schools integrate STEM education across all […]
Grind Athletics: Teaching Life’s Lessons Through Sports
As the founder of Grind Athletics, Tyler Hollist is working to promote athletes’ skills and help them define their character traits to recruiters. His unique blend of experience in business strategy and athletic training has been crucial in shaping the company’s mission to help athletes reach their full potential by enhancing their preparation and character […]