Born and raised in Ghana and a 2023 CNN Hero, Osei Boateng is improving global health by simplifying how people pay for healthcare with his startup OneHealth+. He is growing the business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. OneHealth+ is a digital platform that […]
Topic: Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy
Kings Music Studios Foundation: Building a Culture of Belonging
Nearly 20 years ago, Angela Reyes immigrated from Colombia to the United States to pursue her passion for singing and music. Now, she’s dedicating her time to helping people like her integrate into their adopted societies without sacrificing their cultural roots. That’s why, with the help of her cousin Melissa Reynosa, she started Kings Music […]
Kalo Clinical Research: Making Health Data More Inclusive
Bella Tukuafu Johnson, a founder in the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, is reshaping the landscape of clinical research through her startup, Kalo Clinical Research. It helps pharmaceutical companies make better medicine by including diverse and underrepresented communities in their studies. “We hope to stand as a beacon to all clinical […]
Emi & Co. Art: Simplifying the Art Buying Process
Emi & Co. Art is simplifying the art acquisition process for homeowners and interior designers. It was founded by Emi Dalton, an art curator and dealer with a passion for transforming spaces with original fine art. She is growing her company in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David […]
Small Business To Go: Software Solutions for Small Businesses
In today’s world, it seems like there’s a software for everything. But how do small business owners know what to use — and how to use it? The digital space can be difficult for small businesses to navigate. Small Business To Go provides a solution by bridging the gap between small businesses and the ever-growing […]
Category One Games: Out-of-Print Collectible Card Games
Calling all collectors: Category One Games has just what you’ve been looking (and looking and looking and looking) for. Category One specializes in out-of-print collectible card games. From Star Wars to Lord of the Rings, they host over 160 games on their site. “No other online or physical game store carries a large selection of […]
Yubedo: Software for Real-Estate Investing
Founder Kian Torimi is working to change the way people invest in real estate with his startup Yubedo. It provides an easy-to-use interface that has highly detailed and easily digestible information on a vast range of properties. He is growing the company in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s […]
Board Budder: Plant-Based Snowboard & Ski Wax
Erik Smith, the founder of Board Budder, a company specializing in 100% plant-based snowboard and ski wax, is not just creating a product: he’s pioneering a movement toward sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the snow sports industry. He is working toward this goal and growing his business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program […]
U. of Utah Ranked Top 5 for 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 2024. The rankings are the latest in a series of recent top rankings and awards for entrepreneurship programs at the Eccles School. […]
Master of Business Creation Wins 2023 Utah Innovation Award
The Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business won the first-place prize in the professional-services category in the 2023 Utah Innovation Awards. The awards are managed by Utah Business and Foley & Lardner and concluded at an event on Oct. 30. “The awards recognize the state’s […]