Student entrepreneurs

Students cultivate inviting pop-up shop space at Fusion on First

March 30, 2022

The pop-up shop area in the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute collaboration space at Fusion on First is abuzz with activity as the students in Professor Danielle Testa’s

Phoenix West Valley Startups: Frequently Asked Questions

March 21, 2022

West Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem resource partners came together to provide answers to the top questions they get from entrepreneurs. We break their answers into action steps every entrepreneur can take

Young entrepreneurs: how to foster a child’s entrepreneurial spirit

March 17, 2022

“Kidpreneur” Moziah Bridges’ bow tie business is the stuff of legend. He started by trading his homemade bowties for rocks on the playground, and by nine years old (and with

How to make the most of your meeting with an Entrepreneurship Catalyst

March 16, 2022

Are you looking to explore entrepreneurship during your time at ASU? It may seem like an overwhelming task, but in reality, it’s quite easy! Most people have an entrepreneurial mindset

Two people working through an idea on a whiteboard

Maximizing the Mentor-Mentee Relationship in Building Ideas

February 23, 2022

I would define mentorship as goal-oriented friendship: it’s helping someone to achieve their goals through guided experience. A mentor doesn’t need to be older or smarter than you; they just

Tips for a Great Open Pitch

February 15, 2022

Pitching your idea is a crucial part of the entrepreneurial process. Sometimes, pitching can be very high stakes and other times it can be a great opportunity to try out

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

Turn Your Passion into Profit

January 20, 2022

You may have heard Mark Twain’s famous quote, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” During the winter break,

Benefits of Using the Just Start Guidebook

December 22, 2021

Have you ever been intrigued by the thought of “being your own boss”? Do you aspire to make a difference in the world? Are you the type of person who