Whether you're a student looking to launch your business, a community member eager to mentor future entrepreneurs, or someone simply interested in getting involved, we have opportunities for everyone. From credit-bearing classes and hands-on workshops to mentoring appointments and dynamic events, our programs are designed to inspire and empower. Join us and become part of a vibrant community committed to innovation and success!
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We offer a number of resources for building your entrepreneurial skills, including
traditional coursework. Learn more about the Entrepreneurship Minor Join the Entrepreneurship Lecture Series and hear from seasoned and successful entrepreneur about their war stories.
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We host several business competitions and tradeshows or you can set up an appointment to come in and talk to our mentors about what to do next. We also host pitch events
so you can practice your presentation!
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Our students have won competitions been on Shark Tank , funded their projects on Kickstarter , and built dozens of businesses. You can too!
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Take your first step in entrepreneurship with courses designed to launch and grow your business. Whether you're attending lecture series featuring successful CEOs, enrolling in hands-on "Build a Business" courses to start your venture, or taking upper-division classes to scale your company, you can earn class credit while building a real business.
Join our hands-on workshops and conferences designed to help you build and grow your business. Our free workshops cover essential business fundamentals, while our conferences connect you with experienced mentors and industry leaders. With a wide range of events, you'll gain the skills, knowledge, and network needed to take your venture to the next level.
Each semester, we host two major events that provide hands-on experience for aspiring entrepreneurs. VentureCon is our student business trade show, where you can set up shop at UVU alongside other student entrepreneurs, sell your product, conduct market research, and raise awareness for your business. Zinnstarter is our pitch competition, where you'll work with a mentor to refine your pitch and present it to a panel of judges for a chance to win equity-free seed funding. These events are designed to help you gain real-world experience and take your business to the next level.
Get involved in the UVU Entrepreneurship community by launching a business with a student in the WolverINC program, mentoring students in classes, sponsoring a program, or forming a WINGS group to judge student pitches. Your support helps shape the next generation of entrepreneurs and fosters innovation in our local business ecosystem.
| "The Entrepreneurship Institute comes through on their promises: dreams become reality.
They always have trainings to participate in, mentors to learn from, and life-changing
connections to make. The EI can take anyone who's willing to work and turn them into
a legitimate founder. My life is better because of it." - Hunter Anderton |
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| "When I just started school, during my generals, I had the best entrepreneurship class
with [Professor] Vance Gough. I was so inspired by the concept of creating something
that you love and being able to make it your career. So, that became my goal from
there." - Maysen Minor |
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| "Participating in the UVU Entrepreneurship Institute was a game-changer for me. Through
competitions and VentureCon, I was able to validate my business idea and gain valuable
insights. Working with mentors helped me refine my approach and gave me the confidence
to take my business to the next level. The resources and support from the institute
made all the difference in turning my idea into a reality." - Kaleb Cheek |
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Chelsea and Casey Baugh are successful entrepreneurs and dedicated philanthropists whose generous donation to Utah Valley University’s Entrepreneurship Institute will significantly enhance opportunities for student innovators. Both UVU alumni, Chelsea was a standout on the university’s women’s volleyball team before earning a degree in healthcare education, while Casey built a career transforming startups into thriving businesses. Their support will expand UVU’s industry-focused “Build-a-Business” initiatives, strengthen partnerships with startup incubators like Sandbox, and increase funding and mentorship opportunities for student ventures.
Beyond their contributions to UVU, Chelsea and Casey are active leaders in the business and philanthropic communities. Chelsea manages the iHub fund, invests in young entrepreneurs, and is pursuing an Executive MBA at BYU. Casey, a former senior executive at Vivint and co-founder of Roots Management Group, now leads Sandlot Partners and teaches entrepreneurship. Together, they are passionate about empowering future entrepreneurs and strengthening Utah’s startup ecosystem.
Chelsea & Casey Baugh
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$600k+Awarded to Date |
4500+Students Served to Date |
150+Current student Businesses |
65+Active mentors |
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