Independent Notion: A Customer-Led Clothing Brand

Designing clothing has always been Aleksander Hender’s creative outlet. That’s why he launched Independent Notion, which offers unique clothing, accessories, and footwear, all designed in-house. He is now growing the startup in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. “I taught myself how to sew […]

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41 Founders Graduate from the Master of Business Creation in Spring 2024

Forty-one founders graduated from the Master of Business Creation (MBC) at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business following the spring 2024 semester. This is the fifth and largest group to graduate from this unique and award-winning program designed specifically for entrepreneurs. The group includes the first 15 people to graduate from the […]

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Utah Medical Massage & Wellness: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Krystal Christensen never thought she’d be an entrepreneur. “It seemed too uncertain and risky,” she said. That all changed when she discovered her passion for massage therapy. Soon after, she launched Utah Medical Massage & Wellness. “Ultimately, I realized I could help more people more effectively by building a company backed by a team of […]

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Crossover Clothing: Custom Apparel Brands for Athletes

Crossover Clothing is an up-and-coming clothing brand based in Utah, focusing on custom apparel and giving athletes the chance to build their personal brand and deepen their connection with their supporters. The company partners with student-athletes across various sports and universities, helping them launch their own branded merchandise lines. Crossover Clothing is the creation of […]

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Proximity: Software Changing the Political Landscape

Proximity is bringing politics back to the people. Becki Wright, a founder in the Master of Business (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, has worked as a campaign manager, finance director, political consultant, and served in political leadership for a combined total of over a decade. No matter the […]

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