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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

Turning Family Tradition Into an Entrepreneurial Legacy
June 16, 2023
Samantha Abrams was born with an entrepreneurial spirit. It all began with her grandmother’s natural ability to create products that her community in Guyana needed and adored. “Although she may

AAPI Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Insights on the Intersection of Mental Health and Heritage
May 19, 2023
Written by: Italia Caro, Vanessa Pablo-Jones, and Melissa Tung Did you know that 72% of entrepreneurs reported experiencing mental health challenges according to research conducted in 2020 by the US

Why you should attend Demo Day even if you are not pitching!
April 17, 2023
About the Author Emily Mogel is a second-year Entrepreneurship Catalyst and an active Cohort 5 member of the Next Generation Service Corps at ASU. Emily is the founder of Mogel

Entrepreneurship is an Art
April 10, 2023
I have been extremely fortunate in my photography career. Ten years ago, my family and I stepped off the plane in a small Mediterranean country with no contacts and a

Past winners of Open Pitch Week share their experience
February 2, 2023
As part of Launch Days each fall and spring semester, we host Open Pitch Week. Open Pitch Week is a week full of Open Pitch events where current ASU students

2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Support Entrepreneurs Affiliated with Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute
December 9, 2022
It’s that time of year! If you are still working on your holiday gift list and love supporting entrepreneurs, we have the perfect inspiration for you. Our holiday gift guide

Gin Blossoms Founding Member Jesse Valenzuela Returns to Fusion on First
November 3, 2022
Currently Enrolled Music, Dance, and Theatre Students: Enter the “Hey Jealousy” remix competition here. Schedule of Events November 14, 2022, 5 p.m.‘Hey Jealousy’ Listening SessionFusion on First Flex SpaceOpen

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