This is my second post responding to Paul Graham’s essay on university entrepreneurship centers. In the first I focused on what he gets right, while defending what I see as the best of what we do at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. Then I read the responses of people I respect — particularly Bill Aulet, managing […]
Paul Graham, a co-founder of the influential Y Combinator startup accelerator, just published an essay arguing that universities should not build entrepreneurship centers, should not hire “deans of entrepreneurship,” and should hand any spare money to the people teaching computer science and mechanical engineering and molecular biology (agreed, btw). At one point he asks — as […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sometimes we think our lives are miserable and we don’t have enough. No matter how bad it is, there is always someone who has it worse. The biggest lesson I had is that we always should be grateful for whatever situation we have. Coming from a poor environment, I grew up without basic resources, sitting […]
Embarking on your journey at Lassonde is like stepping into a world full of possibilities. It is an exciting blend of learning, personal growth, and community-building. Living at Lassonde Studios and being a member of the community at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is not just about obtaining a degree, or opening a business; it’s about […]
