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 […]
Topic: Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy
Kusi: Luxury Goods Made From Alpaca Wool
From humble beginnings with just $500, Kusi has grown into a luxury brand with a heartfelt mission that extends far beyond profit margins. The company, with a name meaning “happiness” in Quechua, specializes in handcrafted products made from alpaca wool and has established itself in multiple markets across the United States during its five years […]
NascoTech: Empowering Ghana’s Youth Through Tech
NascoTech, a software company with a powerful mission, is transforming lives in Ghana by providing young people with the skills and opportunities to thrive in the digital age. NascoTech was co-founded by CEO Banasco Nuhu Seidu and his brother Ousman Umar, who is also the founder of Nasco Feeding Minds. Seidu is also a participant […]
Oceansmall: Connecting Fishers to Markets Through Technology
Despite being a thriving industry that employs over 2.5 million people in Ghana, the fishing community faces some serious challenges. Although there is an abundance of fish, there is no way to track them. Fishers often struggle to get fair payment for their catches, and consumers are left with unhygienic fish due to poor practices. […]
MBC Marketing Agency Teams for Summer 2025
The MBC Marketing Agency at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business has announced its student teams for the Summer 2025 semester. Offering more than just student projects, the MBC Marketing Agency is a fast-paced, hands-on opportunity blending real-world impact with professional development, doing real work for real companies enrolled in the Master […]
Photo Gallery: Entrepreneurship Graduation 2025
Congratulations to everyone who graduated with a Master of Business Creation (MBC) or entrepreneurship degree in the class of 2025! 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.
Studio Ninethreeseven: A Blend of Beauty and Business
Gaby Bernal believes luxury and empowerment can coexist. That’s why she launched Studio Ninethreeseven, a modern, female-centered beauty and body art studio. Services include piercings, permanent jewelry and makeup, lash and brow treatments, and custom charm creation. She is now growing the business in the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program. Bernal […]
Sovegna: Redefining Recovery for Professionals
Dr. Susie Wiet, a medical doctor enrolled in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Online program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, is transforming the field of recovery and mental health with her startup, Sovegna. Based in Salt Lake City, Sovegna offers an integrated, multidisciplinary outpatient treatment program that emphasizes healing […]
Triptimize: Using AI to Optimize Travel
Michael Melichar and Kyla Wood want to transform the travel planning industry with their innovative startup, Triptimize. As members of the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Online program, Melichar and Wood are building their business skills to streamline travel planning. After struggling to find an AI tool that could optimize his itinerary for a trip […]
UT Match: A Personalized, Professional Approach to Church Matchmaking
Nicole Miller and JoLynn Spruance, co-founders of UT Match, are changing the landscape of matchmaking for single professionals who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their startup offers a highly personalized approach to matchmaking and dating coaching services tailored specifically for busy single professionals between the ages of 26 and […]