Finding credible businesses in Africa can be challenging. Recognizing this issue, Ghanaian entrepreneur Tsonam Cleanse Akpeloo created Kadodo Africa — a platform designed specifically to profile, authenticate, and boost the visibility of African businesses, making them more trustworthy and accessible to customers, investors, and partners. To ensure Kadodo Africa’s steady and well-planned growth, Akpeloo enrolled […]
Topic: Master of Business Creation
Cat Connection: Creating a Cat Community in the Bay Area
In the heart of the Bay Area, one founder is on a mission to make the world a little more cat-friendly. Through her venture Cat Connection, Francine Brownell is creating a digital platform that connects cat lovers, centralizes resources, and fosters a space for more people to get involved — all revolving around her favorite […]
VIDEO: Master of Business Creation (MBC) Overview
The Master of Business Creation (MBC) at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business is an accredited, one-year degree program for serious entrepreneurs committed to growing their startup company. In short, it is an accelerator plus graduate degree — designed for entrepreneurs. The program is high-value and designed to be affordable for entrepreneurs. […]
The Healthcare Advocates: Personalized Staffing Solutions
Natalie Sandall is a driven entrepreneur and experienced health-care provider with a passion for patient care. A dental hygienist in Syracuse, Utah, for nearly 25 years, she has translated her passion for clinical interactions into building her own company. She is the co-founder of The Healthcare Advocates, a hands-on recruitment agency that she is growing […]
Anidaso Eye Centre: Delivering Vision and Hope to Rural Ghana
In a country where nearly half the rural population lacks access to basic eye care, Anidaso Eye Centre is rewriting the story of vision health in Ghana. Founded by Dr. Bright Vandyke Okyere, Anidaso is more than just a clinic — it’s a social health enterprise committed to eliminating avoidable blindness and empowering lives through restored vision. […]
21 Founders Graduate from the Master of Business Creation in Spring 2025
Twenty-one founders graduated from the Master of Business Creation (MBC) at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business following the spring 2025 semester. This is the latest group to graduate from this unique and award-winning program designed specifically for entrepreneurs. The group includes 18 people who graduated from the MBC’s in-person option and […]
Riwe: Educating and Insuring Nigerian Farmers
Israel Chigozirim is committed to returning wealth to farmers in Africa. He is doing this through his company, Riwe, an altruistic Nigerian startup in the Masters Business Creation (MBC) Global program that provides expedited insurance and crucial resources to farmers. “There has been an ironic shift in agriculture,” he said. “We see farmers struggling and […]
JGrand Commodities: From Porch-Side Passion to Ghana’s Premier Cashew Brand
A cashew nut may be small, but in the hands of Ghana’s JGrand Commodities it’s a powerful engine for local empowerment, innovation, and global expansion. The idea started modestly: just one shelf on a father’s porch. But for Justice Ganaku, that tiny beginning sparked a much bigger vision. After completing Ghana’s national service and holding […]
IQ Elevate Labs: Pre-Workout For Your Mind
Drew Johnson is combining his passion for medicine and fitness as the founder of IQ Elevate Labs, which provide cognitive enhancement supplements. He is currently growing the company in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah. With a father who was a physician, Johnson has always had a deep connection […]
Dudu Masters: Transforming African Farming with Insects
In East Africa, a quiet revolution is taking place — led by insects. Dudu Masters, a Kenyan-based startup, is turning organic insect waste into sustainable farming solutions for smallholder farmers across the continent. Leading this movement is Jannifer Muthike, a trained entomologist turned “agripreneur,” who is using her knowledge of insects — specifically the black […]