Student Athlete Venture Studio

About

Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with the Student Athlete Venture Studio. This program equips student-athletes with essential tools and education for a successful career. By leveraging sports as an entrepreneurial platform, this program is the ideal place to launch your entrepreneurial journey with interdisciplinary collaboration across the university and Sun Devil Nation.

The J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University and GoDaddy have joined forces to launch the Student Athlete Venture Studio, a first-of-its-kind collaboration designed to inspire, educate and support student-athletes as they navigate the complexities of the Name, Image, and Likeness era.

This innovative program offers a proactive approach to NIL by combining ASU’s entrepreneurial resources with GoDaddy’s expertise to help student-athletes develop ventures and build their brands. Through mentorship, coaching and access to state-of-the-art resources, the Student Athlete Venture Studio equips athletes with the skills and tools to excel beyond their playing careers.

Resources

The Student Athlete Venture Studio guides ASU student athletes through their entrepreneurial journey, from brainstorming ideas to growing their ventures. With resources, mentorship and opportunities, we’re here to support every step of the way. Discover the variety of resources below.

Student Athlete Venture Studio

Explore the Student Athlete Venture Studio and get the resources you need to succeed.

Demo Day

Join us for the Demo Day pitch competition at the end of each semester! Whether participating or attending, student-athletes will have the opportunity to pitch their venture concepts for seed funding.

Other general Edson E+I resources

• Dig into the Edson E+I resources to build confidence in testing and marketing your ideas.
• Edson E + I Institute regularly hosts events for entrepreneurs and innovators. These events range from networking meetups to intensive workshops on business development. Check our calendar to find upcoming opportunities.

Mentor

Entrepreneurs thrive with the guidance of experienced mentors. We’d love to connect you with our mentor network. Please reach out to explore how we can collaborate and shape the future of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Sponsor

If your organization is interested in sponsoring a program or an event hosted by the Student Athlete Venture Studio, please reach out to learn about the various support tiers available to match your goals.

Giving opportunities

If you’re interested in philanthropically supporting the Sun Devil Athletics’ Venture Studio, learn more about making a donation here.

Testimonials

What students are saying about the program:

As student athletic council president, I saw a need to help other athletes access these same resources: launching businesses, securing grants, and building networks. The Student-Athlete Venture Studio embodies this mission, empowering athletes to thrive through NIL and entrepreneurship.

Meet the team

Supporting the next generation of athlete entrepreneurs