Browse our many announcements for news and updates about our many programs related to entrepreneurship, innovation and business at the University of Utah.
Utah is the No. 1 state in the country for entrepreneurs for 2020, according to a new study from Seek Capital study and reported by Forbes. “When it comes to business, not all states are created equal, and for entrepreneurs just starting out, it matters more than you may realize,” the study reports. “The best […]
When young students start talking to their counselors about what career options to pursue, the counselors usually ask “What are you good at?” They want to know what strengths the teen has so they can suggest a future that aligns with those strengths. A SWOT analysis that is used correctly helps a startup use its […]
Support the Master of Business Creation (MBC) founders at the David Eccles School of Business and Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute as they launch and grow their businesses in this unique program. Your donations will help create a new MBC Founders Fund, a pool of seed funding for students to access when they need to further develop their […]
Spencer Wilson and Morgan Lander, University of Utah students and founders of Little Wanderers Studios, have been so impacted by the entertainment and arts industry, they created a company and culture that aims to “uplift the world.” Little Wanderers Studios is an indie game company that celebrates diversity of thought through the creation of fun […]
Our new Master of Business Creation (MBC) degree at the David Eccles School of Business was recently featured on the Zions Bank “Speaking on Business” program hosted by Chris Redgrave. Listen to this radio segment to learn about how the MBC program fills a gap in the market between business school curriculum and creating […]
I started my journey as a technology gaming app entrepreneur 4 years ago at the University of Utah. My very first app was a simple soundboard of a famous actor called Shia Labeouf. The app has received over 100,000 downloads. Building this app helped me see the joy and pain one can receive from building […]
When you come up with a new business idea, it can be tempting to jump right into developing the product or creating an impressive marketing plan. But first, you need to make sure that there are people out there who will want what you are selling. No matter how great you think your business idea […]
Are you a new student? Transfer? Future leader? All are welcomed at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. The Lassonde outreach team wants to welcome and inform all who would like to get involved with many disciplines around campus. Connect by attending one of the many summer 2019 tours and tabling events listed below. Having a transformative […]
Here are photos from our events and activities in May 2019 at Lassonde Studios. During the month, we kicked off our summer programs, welcomed new startups, met some new friends, hosted many events, awarded Get Seeded grants, held the inaugural Utah Entrepreneurship Program Summit and more. All U students are welcome to attend our events […]
Hi friends! I’m Tobi Yoon! I’m a second-year biomedical engineering, entrepreneur, and dog lover! I also own a startup (more on that later). I’ve lived at the Lassonde Studios for the past two years, and I’m stoked to show you a day in my life! 8 a.m. We’ve got a long day ahead of us! […]
