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Work with us: Now hiring for our Youth Entrepreneurship team
January 12, 2022
Educators are a special group of people. They come from many different backgrounds and experiences. Their methods of reaching students are as varied as their personalities. The day-to-day challenges and

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

2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Support Entrepreneurs from the Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute
December 9, 2021
Still working on your holiday gift list? Let us help with ideas! Consider supporting an entrepreneur looking to delight your loved ones this season with their goods and services. This

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

Engaging Students in STEM through technology: Verizon Innovative Learning HQ Digital Resource for Educators
November 2, 2021
A Discouraging Reality Earlier this year, Google, in partnership with Gallup, released a report about the gender gap in computer science. According to their findings, 88% of girls are not

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

Teaching in a Hybrid World
October 4, 2021
It’s October. The pace of funneling students into school rooms and Zoom rooms is running full speed, and the holidays are already peeking over the horizon. And the teacher’s job

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

Pitch In: A community event to pitch your idea, get real-time feedback
September 27, 2021
Have an idea but not sure how to propel it forward? Want comments, direction and real-time feedback from other business owners and entrepreneurs in the community? Come join us at