Poiz is an app changing the mental game for athletes. Founder Chase Austin grew up passionate about sports and athletics. His father coached mental performance for pro athletes, and Austin applied his teachings to his athletic experience. He went on to play Division 1 football at the University of San Diego. After medically retiring from […]
Topic: Master of Business Creation
Iskanchi Press: Publishing African Voices
Kenechi Uzor wants to amplify African voices. That’s why he launched Iskanchi Press, a United States-based publishing house. The name is inspired by “Iskanci,” the Hausa word for non-conformity – something Uzor’s startup lives up to. He is now growing the company in the Master of Business Creation, an applied program for entrepreneurs at the […]
20 founders enroll in the Master of Business Creation program for spring 2024
The Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy in partnership with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business welcomed 20 founders into the award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program starting spring 2024. They will be accelerating their startup companies in this rapidly growing program with help from personalized mentoring, […]
Benji Card: The Future of Healthcare Payments
Although healthcare spending makes up nearly 20 percent of the United States’ gross domestic product, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the way consumers pay for their care is outdated. While working as an insurance advisor, Cory Morin saw it firsthand. That’s why he founded Benji Card, a financial technology startup in […]
DASHP: Software for Pest Control Sales
DASHP is a software solution that emerges from the founders’ experience in the door-to-door, pest-control industry. It enhances recruitment and retention strategies for pest-control companies, providing them with advanced tools for precise experience management and performance analytics. Cofounders Domus Go and Isaac Tai are enrolled in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the […]
Guided: An AI-Powered Meditation App
Connor Chase, a founder in the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, is currently working to make a big impact on the world by bringing artificial intelligence to mental health. The Guided app is an AI-powered meditation app that aims to provide affordable and effective mental […]
OneHealth+: Improving Global Health through Financial Innovation
Born and raised in Ghana and a 2023 CNN Hero, Osei Boateng is improving global health by simplifying how people pay for healthcare with his startup OneHealth+. He is growing the business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. OneHealth+ is a digital platform that […]
Kings Music Studios Foundation: Building a Culture of Belonging
Nearly 20 years ago, Angela Reyes immigrated from Colombia to the United States to pursue her passion for singing and music. Now, she’s dedicating her time to helping people like her integrate into their adopted societies without sacrificing their cultural roots. That’s why, with the help of her cousin Melissa Reynosa, she started Kings Music […]
Kalo Clinical Research: Making Health Data More Inclusive
Bella Tukuafu Johnson, a founder in the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, is reshaping the landscape of clinical research through her startup, Kalo Clinical Research. It helps pharmaceutical companies make better medicine by including diverse and underrepresented communities in their studies. “We hope to stand as a beacon to all clinical […]
Emi & Co. Art: Simplifying the Art Buying Process
Emi & Co. Art is simplifying the art acquisition process for homeowners and interior designers. It was founded by Emi Dalton, an art curator and dealer with a passion for transforming spaces with original fine art. She is growing her company in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David […]