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Demo Day recap: Entrepreneurs pitch for dollars — and change
May 5, 2022
Sixteen-year-old Avi Agarwal asked a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs for $1,000. Instead, he received $5,000. The idea that made them want to give more? Edible cupcake liners. Agarwal was one
Training and Development Resources: support to make your ideas a reality for any entrepreneurial stage
May 2, 2022
Depending on where you are with your venture, idea, or business, sometimes we need some help filling in knowledge or skill gaps to get to the next phase. That’s where
How to use Instagram for Business: Business Account Basics
April 22, 2022
This three-part series is a great introduction for small business owners looking to either start an Instagram account for their business or to fine-tune their existing Instagram strategy so that
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
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
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