Whether your entrepreneurial journey has just started, you’re ready to sell, or you’re somewhere in between, one thing will always be true: you need money. This was the topic of a recent Lassonde for Life workshop, “Funding and Programs for Startup,” led by multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Tim Cooley. As a University of Utah MBA graduate, former […]
No matter what stage of the entrepreneurship journey you’re in, big decisions will always be looming. Morgan Williams Brown, a Master of Business Creation (MBC) graduate and CEO of Blendyd Studios, recently led a Lassonde for Life workshop, “The Cost of Indecision,” to help you escape the “functional freeze” and make the smartest, quickest choice […]
Entrepreneurship requires immense amounts of time and energy – more than you may sometimes feel you can give. David Kale, University of Utah alum and owner of OutsideBox Marketing, said what’s kept him afloat is remembering why he got started in the first place. He led a recent Lassonde for Life workshop, “Find Your ‘Why’ […]
If you’re a student, an early-stage founder, a full-fledged entrepreneur, or just exploring entrepreneurship, one thing connects us all: conflict. In whatever environment or circumstance, you’ve undoubtedly had a disagreement with someone. Lesli Shooter, a performance and well-being coach, advisor, and consultant focused on high-performance and elite sports, sees conflict all the time. In fact, […]
If you’re a University of Utah alum and have any interest in entrepreneurship – whether you are a serial entrepreneur or just curious – the university has a program for you. The Lassonde for Life program welcomes all University of Utah alumni, regardless of graduation year or major, to an exclusive entrepreneurial resource and support […]
Navigating the startup space can be challenging. Prototyping, finding and securing customers, and managing growth all present puzzles to solve. Every entrepreneur has a unique experience and can offer valuable advice to others. A Lassonde for Life workshop entitled Alumni Entrepreneur Panel featured entrepreneurs sharing tips for success. Lassonde for Life is a free and […]
Selling your startup is one of the most difficult processes entrepreneurs go through, second only to launching. Chuck Sharp, University of Utah alum, CEO and founder of Shoreline, and serial entrepreneur would know – he’s sold three of his companies since 2001. In the Lassonde for Life workshop, “Selling Your Business,” he details seven tips […]
A startup’s story is the key to building brand awareness, a customer base, and an investor portfolio. If you’re struggling to strike the right chords in your story, the Lassonde for Life workshop titled “Why Your Startup Story Matters” has the answers. The Lassonde for Life program offers free support to active or aspiring alumni […]
Scaling a business on Amazon can be a game-changer, and using a strategic approach can help entrepreneurs reach their goals. But where do you start, and where do you go from there? Experienced Amazon seller and University of Utah alumnus Josh Hadley provided insights to help you succeed in a Lassonde for Life workshop titled […]
Being an entrepreneur isn’t always about launching a startup; value can be created and captured in many other ways. Creating value can mean acquiring a business and improving how it is run rather than starting one. Buying a business can be a quicker, less risky, and simpler pathway to entrepreneurship than launching a startup, as […]
