Youth Entrepreneurship

Sparking Synergy Event: Connecting the K-12 Community Through Innovation

July 11, 2024

The sun hangs high in the desert sky on a hazy Thursday morning. Inside SkySong 1951, a group of education changemakers gather to create a storm of new ideas to

The Importance of Design Thinking in Education: Sparking Creativity in Children

June 27, 2024

The Creativity Crisis Every generation has fond memories of how much better it was when they were kids. Just 40 short years ago, children didn’t come home from playing until

Cultivating Entrepreneurial Skills Through Music in K-12 Classrooms

May 29, 2024

When students collaborate to create a piece of music and perform it for an audience, they are practicing the exact skills of innovation and creativity that we value in entrepreneurship.

Igniting Indigenous Talent: A Story of Tech, Innovation and Entrepreneurial Spirit

November 1, 2023

As we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month, we honor the diverse cultures and important contributions of Indigenous peoples. This month is a chance to understand how having people from

The Benefits of Making Data-Driven Decisions in Business

September 28, 2023

Data collection is the foundation of nearly everything we interact with—what we watch, where we travel, our interests, hobbies, demographics and even our behavior. It’s everywhere. While discussions surrounding data

Four young people holding mobile phones with blue sky in the background.

The Eco-Warrior Generation: Empowering Youth to Confront Eco-Anxiety with Purpose

August 11, 2023

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, youth are facing increasing levels of stress and anxiety, more than previous generations. The modern digital age has exposed kids to many concerns beyond their

Middle school students find inspiration in sports, entrepreneurship at ASU California Center

July 22, 2022

Making a career in sports isn’t always reliant on one’s ability to sink a three-pointer or sprint 100 yards in 10 seconds. This summer, a group of middle school students

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