Natalie Peterson, founder of Vim and Zen and a member of the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah, inspires the people around her through her guidance to transformation. Vim and Zen teaches self-regulation as the foundation for everything else in life. Peterson provides educational content through social media that teaches people […]
Topic: Master of Business Creation
Transfer Credit: In-House Financing for Small Businesses
Small businesses can rapidly grow their revenue by offering financing to their customers, so what stops them? Pulling credit, processing, recording payments, and handling collections when customers don’t pay can be overwhelming to an already stretched-too-thin business owner. Jared Zemp, a Utah-based entrepreneur, aims to make it easier. Zemp’s company, Transfer Credit, is a web […]
Curb Appeal MDX: Building Trust in Home Services
For many homeowners, keeping up with exterior maintenance means juggling phone calls, chasing down contractors, and wondering who they can trust to show up and do the job right. Carter Filion, a Tooele native and entrepreneur in the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, set out to change that. His startup, Curb […]
Vibe Swimwear: An Eco-Friendly Bikini
As the founder of VIBE Swimwear, Rachel Maughan is redefining luxury swimwear with designs that are both timelessly flattering and sustainably produced. She continues to grow her brand through the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, which combines a business accelerator and graduate degree at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School […]
52 Founders Admitted to the Master of Business Creation Program for Fall 2025
Fifty-two founders from the U.S. and Africa were admitted for fall 2025 into the award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, which is provided by the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy in partnership with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. They will be accelerating their startup companies in this high-value program for […]
28 Founders Graduate from the Master of Business Creation Online in Summer 2025
Twenty-eight founders graduated from the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Online at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business following the summer 2025 semester. They graduated from the flexible, virtual option in this unique, affordable and award-winning program designed specifically for entrepreneurs. The group includes founders of 24 companies. (More than one founder enrolled for […]
MISL.AI: Changing Speech-Language Pathology with AI
For speech-language pathologists (SLPs), performing accurate language assessments is crucial, but it’s also time-consuming. To tackle this problem, Levi Wilson, an entrepreneur from Utah, founded MISL.AI, an AI-powered platform designed to streamline the assessment process. MISL.AI merges powerful artificial intelligence with an academic framework called the Monitoring Indicators of Scholarly Language (MISL), developed by Sandi […]
Eco Protin: Sustainable Agribusiness Solutions
Kwabena Tufuor, a Ghanaian entrepreneur and marketing professional, is redefining agribusiness sustainability through his company, Eco Protin. As the co-founder and CEO, Tufuor is pioneering sustainable agribusiness solutions by using organic waste streams to produce high-quality, insect-based feed for livestock and aquaculture. To help improve the business, he enrolled in the Master of Business Creation […]
Node: Engineering Drug Recovery with Compassion and Code
For Jonathon Vizmeg, the opioid epidemic is more than a news headline — it’s personal. After losing his stepbrother to an overdose, Vizmeg set out to find a better way to support people recovering from opioid use disorder. To advance his vision, he enrolled in the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, […]
Salt City Soapworks: Skincare with a Salty Twist
In a world flooded with synthetic and harmful products, Salt City Soapworks is building a skincare company rooted in science, sustainability, and a whole lot of Utah salt and beeswax. Founded by former geophysicist Lauren Tyson, the Salt Lake City-based brand blends her scientific insight with a deep appreciation for natural ingredients. “I want our […]