entrepreneur Archives - The David Eccles School of Business

University of Utah, Eccles School ranked No. 1 college for aspiring entrepreneurs

LendEDU, an independent marketplace for student loans and student loan refinancing, recently ranked the top 50 colleges in the US for aspiring entrepreneurs. Unsurprisingly, the University of Utah and the David Eccles School of Business came in No. 1. With the support of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, unparalleled entrepreneurship faculty, and the aspiring and inspiring student body it's no surprise that entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial [...]

Jerry Norton2017-12-20T10:07:41-07:00January 19th, 2017|

Inspiring creativity and community in local artists

At first glance, Annie Connolly seems like just another face in a throng of new students entering the University of Utah this fall semester — but after speaking with her, you’ll learn she’s a bit different from the average college freshman. An active member of the new Lassonde Studios, she’s already doing more for her community, and excitedly building a new career for herself [...]

Jerry Norton2016-12-19T09:00:20-07:00December 19th, 2016|

Alumni Spotlight: Chase Norton Named Winner of UVEF 25

Editor’s Note: This is an installment in the series called Young Alumni. The series spotlights recently graduated alumni who are starting careers and succeeding in the business world. Salt Lake City, Utah – Chase Norton, Co-Founder of Artisan Hardware has been named the 1st place winner of the Utah Venture Entrepreneur Forum’s (UVEF) Utah Student 25 award for 2016. The Utah Student 25 is [...]

Jerry Norton2017-12-20T10:07:58-07:00May 19th, 2016|

Pierre Lassonde Keynote at 2016 Governor’s Utah Economic Summit

Watch our founder Pierre Lassonde's keynote address at the 2016 Governor’s Utah Economic Summit. In this speech, you’ll learn Lassonde’s 10 rules for business and more. Learn more about the Utah Economic Summit here: lassonde.utah.edu/pierre-lassonde-to-keynote-utah-economic-summit/. For the full article, click here.

Jerry Norton2016-05-16T09:00:27-06:00May 16th, 2016|

New Summer Events at Lassonde!

We know that innovation never sleeps, nor takes a summer vacation. So, to keep your creative juices flowing year round the Lassonde Institute is introducing new summer events. Enjoy the Workshops, Meetups, and Hours with Experts that you loved during the school year while you put school on hiatus. Because, ideally, you’ll have more time now to explore your idea or business venture. If [...]

Jerry Norton2016-05-16T09:00:17-06:00May 16th, 2016|

Peke•buo: The Smart, Little Diaper Bag

Editor’s note: Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute talks about a new product that new parents will soon want. A diaper bag that is more efficient for on the go parents. If you have a baby on the way or already have one, two U students have a new product to keep on your radar. Sariah Tate, a communication graduate, and Emrys Tate, Sariah’s brother-in-law and senior at [...]

Jerry Norton2017-12-20T10:08:03-07:00April 24th, 2016|

10 Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Shawn Nelson

Shawn Nelson, Chairman and Founder of Lovesac, spoke to the Profiles of Leadership class. Nelson shared his story of the struggles of founding a company and the joys of being an entrepreneur. Lovesac is now a national furniture retailer with more than 20 stores across the country, but it all began in the basement of Nelson’s parents’ house. As an 18-year-old, Nelson came up [...]

Jerry Norton2017-12-20T10:08:07-07:00March 15th, 2016|

Student Spotlight: Entrepreneur Alex Carr

Editor’s Note: This series profiles students at the Eccles School to highlight their achievements and to inspire their peers as they pursue different career paths and academic opportunities. Alex Carr is a senior at the University of Utah studying Multi-Disciplinary Design & Entrepreneurship. Apart from being a full-time student, he also has started a successful company called CharPoles. Eccles School: What made you choose [...]

Jerry Norton2017-12-20T10:08:25-07:00September 10th, 2015|