PHX Startup Ecosystem
Insights from Two Innovative Black-Owned Business Owners
August 18, 2023
At the heart of business innovation lie ideas born from unexplored needs. The visionary entrepreneurs who bring these innovations to life not only add immense value to our economy but
PRIDE at ASU: Two Community Innovators Taking Action
June 21, 2023
When we include diverse perspectives, we make better decisions. And in business, creating a welcoming space for everyone to participate can improve employee engagement and overall performance. According to the
Steve Case Visits Phoenix, Sharing his Rise of the Rest Story while Encouraging Entrepreneurs
October 17, 2022
In 2014, Steve Case launched the Rise of the Rest, a multi-stop cross-country road trip to meet entrepreneurs where they are all across America. He began a journey to better
Honoring Black History Month: 3 Founders’ Perspectives
February 21, 2022
In honor of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting three outstanding individuals currently in the Venture Devils program including Venture Devils Founder of Conscious Gear, Charlotte Bowens, Venture Mentors, and seasoned
5 Action Steps to Build A Business Right in the Phoenix West Valley
February 14, 2022
When launching a new idea, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Our Peoria Forward team has worked with local ecosystem resource providers in the West Valley to create a
New ASU residence hall Fusion on First provides direct access to entrepreneurial, community building programming
November 23, 2021
In the heart of Downtown Phoenix– specifically located at the corner of 1st Avenue and Fillmore St, nearly 550 Sun Devils have a new home. Opened in Fall of
Peoria Forward receives Excellence in Innovation Award from WESTMARC
October 28, 2021
Last week, Peoria Forward received the Best of the West Award for Excellence in Innovation from WESTMARC. WESTMARC – the Western Maricopa Coalition – is a public/private partnership of the
Our Journey in Customer Discovery: An Entrepreneurial Approach to Venture Development
September 27, 2021
A valuable lesson in an entrepreneur’s journey is the pivot, the willingness to respond to feedback while persistently iterating to meet rapidly changing needs. Sometimes we anticipate how we’ll progress
Get involved in the West Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem
September 30, 2020
An entrepreneurial ecosystem is a connected set of entrepreneurs, organizations, resources, and support. As an entrepreneurial ecosystem starts to emerge, you can identify the shared values, visions, and attributes that