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Metro

Starting now: Tips for future entrepreneurs from current entrepreneurs

Brooke Christensen
By Brooke Christensen
September 22, 2025 07:30 AM
Utah is home to a thriving startup scene thanks to a fast-growing population, robust economy and a strong education base.
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Metro

Two sisters create a sustainable thrift store with a twist

Taylin Galloway
By Taylin Galloway
March 11, 2025 10:46 AM
Thrifting is a budget-friendly way to update your wardrobe — two sisters came up with the idea for a new thrift store designed with a twist.
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Campus Events

Student Innovator of the Year

By Makenzie Gudmundson
March 14, 2024 12:00 AM
It was a big week for the winners of BYU’s Student Innovator of the Year competition. Finalists received more than $48,000 in prizes.
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Featured

The Startup Building: A hub for Provo’s entrepreneurial spirit

By Andrew Osborn
November 27, 2023 12:00 AM
Provo residents may recognize the Startup Building from its towering chimney, container yard turned courtyard, exposed brick or rustic feel.
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Campus

BYU student finds balance while running equine photography business

By Annika Ohran
April 05, 2023 12:00 AM
“Organized chaos.”
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Campus News

Dine startup working to save time, money one meal at a time

By Wanzhe Li
February 21, 2023 12:00 AM
Utah-based startup Dine is working to simplify meal plans and diets by partnering with local supermarkets to offer easy and healthy recipe options.
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Campus News

Highlights from BYU colleges: Professor earns entrepreneur award, new wildflower discovered

By Gabrielle Shiozawa
October 09, 2020 12:00 AM
A recent BYU graduate has created a company helping employees make social connections as they relocate for work. Entrepreneur Carly MacLennan (MBA ‘20) started SocialHire after realizing how many companies lose employees to homesickness, inability to adapt to a new area, or because they feel socially distant from their coworkers. Since launching SocialHire, MacLennan has already been recognized as a runner-up in the New Venture Challenge at BYU Marriott’s Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and was invited to learn at the Founders Launchpad this summer.
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Local

BYU alumnus launches Premier Weddings magazine in Orem and Provo

By Natalie Baugh
October 31, 2019 12:00 AM
Wedding magazines were never in Nick Thiele’s entrepreneurship plans, but Premier Weddings magazine has become his new passion.
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Football

BYU athletic careers inspire Mitch, Madie Matthews in entrepreneurship

April 24, 2019 12:00 AM
Mitch and Madie Mathews have both started their own businesses following their graduations from BYU. (Madie Matthews)
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Campus

BYU event to help women 'map out future'

By Kristen Hollingshaus
March 06, 2019 12:00 AM
LYFE is held to help students find purpose in their future. (BYU Women's Services & Resources)
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Metro

Qualtrics Sells

By Universe Contributor
November 16, 2018 12:00 AM
In 2002, two Provo brothers and their dad got together to start a company. By 2004, twenty employees parked their cars outside the home to enter the basement to work on their tech startup now known as Qualtrics.
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Campus News

BYU business incubator reflects on successful changes

By Anna Johnson
July 30, 2018 12:00 AM
Scott Petersen (left) started the Founders' Launchpad in 2012. Seated to his right is Jeremy Andrus, CEO of Traeger Grills, speaking at the Thursday night speaker series. (Lexie Flickinger)
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State

John Curtis Republican candidate for special Congressional election

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
October 30, 2017 12:00 AM
U.S. Congressional Candidate John Curtis is Provo mayor, a business entrepreneur and a father of six. His key platform points are healthcare, immigration and tax reform. (Gina Robie)
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Campus News

BYU student serves through entrepreneurship

By Kaleena Mckell
March 13, 2017 12:00 AM
Visiting with the local people in Paraguay was a highlight of Preston's five-month internship. (Preston Alder)
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Art

LDS women bring entrepreneurship to the home

By Lauren Hanson
February 24, 2017 12:00 AM
Natalie Malan is a freelance illustrator. Her artwork has been featured at Target, Walmart, Minted, Shutterfly and Cricket. (Natalie Malan)
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Local

Utah becomes breeding ground for technology entrepreneurship

By Lauren Hanson
February 22, 2017 12:00 AM
NUVI celebrates it new headquarters facing the 'Silicon Slopes' in Lehi, Utah in 2016. Nuvi is one of dozens of technology startups along Utah's Wasatch Front. (NUVI Instagram)
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Life

Provo fashion entrepreneur helps women achieve their dreams through Be More

By Kinsey Murphy
August 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Tara Brooke showing off her latest style featuring her favorite fabric: denim (Ashley Zibetti)
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Campus Events

Humanities, Business majors meet to create job opportunities

By Kristi Lee Neuberger
October 10, 2015 12:00 AM
The Humanities to Business Club is keen on helping humanities students find jobs and internships in business fields. (Natalie Hollingshead)
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