The Studio is designed to support Pace students, faculty, alumni, and staff in taking their compelling business ideas from concept to company.

Pace University’s Lubin School of Business, in collaboration with AnD Ventures, recently launched the Pace Entrepreneurship Studio (PES) with an opening reception. PES will position the University as a leading institution for cultivating entrepreneurship and innovation in the tri-state area.

“The Pace Entrepreneurship Studio represents a bold step into the future for our Lubin School of Business,” said Pace University President Marvin Krislov. “This program will give Pace students the know-how, mentorship, resources, and capability to learn how to evaluate transformative ideas and turn them into disruptive products and powerful new startups. We are grateful to our friends from AnD Ventures for their partnership in launching this exciting endeavor, and we’re excited to see what our remarkable students can produce.”

The Studio offers students, faculty, and alumni new opportunities as they take their first steps in the entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing workshops, professional sessions, training, a customized roadmap, open workspace, mentorship, and access to resources and funding. The focus is on providing entrepreneurs with the tools they will need to build successful companies. Just 48-hours after the launch, PES had already received six applications from students.

“This is a unique opportunity that we are sharing with the Pace community to support their success and the development of extraordinary products and services. Pace remains committed to facilitating great partnerships for our students, alumni, faculty, and staff” said Lawrence G. Singleton, dean of the Lubin School of Business.

At the launch event, Pace students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders were joined by distinguished guests, including a member of Pace’s Board of Trustees. An array of entrepreneurs at Pace are looking forward to meeting with the AnD Ventures team to discuss their companies and plans for growth.

“We are excited to build our presence in New York City and support Pace in building a leading entrepreneurship program aimed at actually building companies, not just educating students and alumni on how to build them,” said Roy Geva Glasberg, co-founder and managing partner of AnD Ventures. “AnD Studio is a venture builder and we are excited about developing venture capital-driven programming at the university.”

Pace University, in its true go-getter fashion, continues to cultivate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial thinking, and innovation among members of its school-based community and the regional and local communities surrounding it. Pace “Go-Getters” with startups or compelling business ideas have been encouraged to apply to the PES program.

About the Entrepreneurship Studio at Pace University

Located at Pace University, the Pace Entrepreneurship Studio (PES) elevates promising entrepreneurs with the assistance of international leaders and professionals. PES supports new startups, from ideation to funding—from conception to operation, with the mission to teach the "how" and to support the "what"—providing students, faculty, and alumni with a complete blueprint for establishing successful businesses.

About the Lubin School of Business at Pace University

Globally recognized and prestigiously accredited, the Lubin School of Business integrates New York City’s business world into the experienced-based education of its students at Pace’s suburban and downtown campuses, implemented by one of the region’s largest co-op programs, team-based learning, and customized career guidance. Its programs are designed to launch success-oriented graduates toward upwardly mobile careers.

About Pace University

Pace University has a proud history of preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success because of its unique programs that combine immersive academics and real-world experiences. Pace is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides.

About AnD Ventures

AnD Ventures is an Israeli venture capital firm that invests in pioneering early-stage startups and builds them into companies that make a difference. The team consists of founders, sophisticated investors, corporates, and VCs. Together, they work in concert with experts from Fortune 500 companies, serial entrepreneurs, innovators, and experts across a vast array of industries and experiences.

Derek Storer

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Class of 2023

Currently Studying: BBA in Business Analytics with a minor in Finance

Member Of: American Marketing Association

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Before jumping into his final year at the Lubin School of Business, BBA in Business Analytics student Derek Storer spent summer 2022 interning at Barclays. He credits everything he learned in his Lubin classes for landing the internship and for receiving a job offer to work at the institution full time after graduation.

Why did you choose Pace University and the Lubin School of Business?

When I was deciding where I wanted to go to college, I knew three things: I wanted to be further from home, I wanted to be in a city, and I wanted to go to a business school. Fortunately, Pace University checked all my boxes. However, when I had applied to Pace, I had never actually visited the campus. My first time at Pace and New York City was in April of 2019 for an accepted student event, where I got to meet professors, students, club representatives, and others, which gave me the opportunity to get acquainted with the university. At that moment, it was clear that Pace University was where I wanted to be.

How have clubs on campus helped enrich your student experience?

Some of my favorite memories at Pace come from the clubs on campus. In my freshman year, I became heavily involved in the American Marketing Association (AMA), one of the many student organizations within the Lubin School of Business. I was introduced to an amazing group of people—many of whom I am still close with—and got hands-on experience in various projects. I carried this love into my sophomore and junior years, serving as the vice president and president, respectively. I always tell people that those positions built my resume. I learned so much about project management, communication, budgeting, and more, which laid the foundation for my future success. In fact, these skills helped me land a peer leader position, a job as a campus tour guide, and then eventually, an internship at Barclays.

What has been your favorite opportunity at Pace?

Being at Pace allowed me to figure out who I am and what I want to do. If you met me in high school and placed him next to "current me," I do not think they would recognize each other. Pace has a super accepting environment, which is fueled by being in New York City. You can truly be whoever you want to be here, so I spent a lot of time professionally and personally crafting an identity I could be proud of.

Over the summer, you interned at Barclays. How did the Lubin School of Business help you prepare for that internship?

The Lubin School of Business has granted me access to all the best that New York City has to offer. From exciting classes to wonderful faculty, there is a plethora of knowledge at my disposal, which helped me form a path that I could be excited about. In fact, my business analytics classes came full circle during my summer internship, where I got to use my Structured Query Language (SQL), Excel, project management, and finance knowledge to navigate the banking space. My classes at Lubin gave me real world skills, which allowed me to thrive during my time at Barclays!

How did your internship shape or impact your career goals?

Interning allowed me to use my classroom knowledge in the real world. I now have a better understanding of what I want to do in my career. I was fortunate to work for such a wonderful company where they spent a lot of time with interns to spotlight potential career paths both inside and outside of the company. Specifically, I spent a lot of time having one-on-one meetings with workers from across the firm to hear their stories, day-to-day life, and general advice. Fortunately, I received a return offer, so I can officially say that my professional career will begin at Barclays upon my graduation from Pace University!

Do you have any advice for other Lubin students?

Say "yes" to everything! I know the struggle of not knowing what you want to do, or questioning if you are making the right choices, so just say "yes." No matter what the experience is, even if you absolutely hate it, you will take something away from it that can help you find what you really want to do. For example, I had no intention of joining the e-board of AMA, but they told me I should apply. Fast forward to now, those experiences helped me land other opportunities and gather technical skills that I use every day.

When I hear #LubinLife, I think of welcoming, driven, and passionate students that are making the most of their time here. There is no shortage of opportunity, and you can always find something to help you reach the next level. Whether it is in the classroom, a club, or an internship, Lubin will help you land these opportunities and transform you into an established professional.

What does #LubinLife mean to you?

When I hear #LubinLife, I think of welcoming, driven, and passionate students that are making the most of their time here. There is no shortage of opportunity, and you can always find something to help you reach the next level. Whether it is in the classroom, a club, or an internship, Lubin will help you land these opportunities and transform you into an established professional.

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On Thursday, October 13, Molly Rosaaen ’22, Political Science delivered a statement to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee (Disarmament and International Security), calling for “new momentum for disarmament” and “meaningful inclusion of youth—particularly from marginalized communities.”

The statement—written on behalf of 62 supporting organizations including the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize co-laureate, the International Campaign to Ban Landmines—was drafted by Dyson College students Nora Bajor ’26, Political Science, Antje Hipkins ’25, Peace and Justice Studies, Joey Gottlieb ’25, English, Arnold Okyere ’25, Political Science, and Julia Morrison ’26, Political Science, with support from Professor of Political Science, Matthew Bolton, PhD and Associate Professor of Peace and Justice Studies Emily Welty, PhD, the directors of Dyson’s Disarmament Institute. Producing the statement has become an annual Civic Engagement assignment for the Political Science department’s Global Politics of Disarmament and Arms Control class.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the UN World Disarmament Campaign and the 20th anniversary of the Secretary General’s study of disarmament education. The statement urged stakeholders to consider matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion in disarmament education and facilitate youth access to multilateral forums.