Life at Lassonde: Q&A with Resident Jade Hamachai

We sat down with Jade Hamachai, an entrepreneurship/business major here at the University of Utah. She told us about her days in club volleyball and the succulent/produce business she created in her hometown. She originally wanted to be a biology major, but has decided business/entrepreneurship is where her passion lies. Where are you from? I’m […]

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Stanford Report: Lassonde is Helping Reshape the Future of Higher-Ed

We’re excited to announce that the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is featured in Stanford d.school’s “Uncharted Territory: A Guide to Reimagining Higher Education” (download copy here). Inside, you’ll find a collection of immersive case studies and actionable tips on how we and 11 others schools are reshaping the future of higher ed in a student-centered way. […]

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VIDEO: Dorm Room Types at University of Utah’s Lassonde Studios

See the different dorm room types at the University of Utah’s Lassonde Studios in this video. Lassonde Studios is a unique facility located in the heart of campus and dedicated to helping students “live, create, launch.” All students are welcome to live here. Apply and learn more about Lassonde Studios at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.

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Decheque: Matching Investors with Hedge Funds

Decheque is a student-run startup aiming to change the alternative investment industry. Started in March 2019, Decheque matches investors with hedge funds in hopes of increasing access to the private investment industry. The founder, Andrew Pignanelli, a finance major at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business and resident at Lassonde Studios, has […]

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