17 Founders Admitted to Master of Business Creation Online Program for Spring 2025

The award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business admitted 17 founders into the online option starting in spring 2025. See below for a complete listing of the founders with company descriptions. The founders started 16 companies and are from 4 states. They are all in […]

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From MBC to Orra: How Two MBC Founders Became Matchmakers, Fighting Superficial Dating Apps

Graduate school is more than just learning facts and theories; it’s about forming connections that will define your future. This is just one of the many themes we heard from professors during our time at the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program. This certainly was the case for me, D.J. Potter, and […]

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Why the MBC is the best graduate degree for entrepreneurs

If you’re an entrepreneur thinking about going to graduate school to learn how to grow your business, you have hundreds of options. Beyond the many schools to choose from, there are numerous degree types. One of the most well-known is the MBA. Others include master’s degrees in fundraising, finance, sales, marketing, innovation management, and many […]

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Deep Dark Drinking Chocolate: A Journey from Passion to Purpose

Emily Nichols, an entrepreneur and founder in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah, is on a mission to transform how Americans experience chocolate. Her company, Deep Dark Drinking Chocolate, brings the indulgent richness of European style drinking chocolate to a market more familiar with traditional hot cocoa. Nichols’ love […]

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Supretec: Building Safe, Affordable Homes in Nigeria

As one of the first founders enrolled in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program, Osho Ademola Joel is revolutionizing accessible and sustainable roofing in Lagos, Nigeria. “In Nigeria, many families build their homes step-by-step, purchasing cement and blocks in phases as funds become available,” Joel said. “But once they reach the lintel level […]

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