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Startup Financial Metrics Every Founder Should Track

August 6, 2026

For entrepreneurs, growth is exciting. More customers and more revenue often feel like signs that a venture is moving in the right direction. But revenue alone doesn’t tell the full

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A Guide to Working With Skysong Innovations and ASU Edson E+I

July 28, 2026

Groundbreaking research happens every day at Arizona State University. Researchers are tackling some of society’s biggest challenges. Their work spans a wide range of fields, including new medical technologies, advanced

Meet the Mentors: Expert Advice and How to Choose the Right Startup Mentor

July 22, 2026

Behind every founder and innovator, there is a network of people who open doors, challenge assumptions and help turn uncertainty into momentum. At ASU’s J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation

Beyond Sponsorships: How NIL Gives College Athletes a Head Start in Entrepreneurship

July 14, 2026

When most people hear “NIL,” the acronym for Name, Image and Likeness, a legal framework that allows college athletes to make money off of their personal brand, they picture a

AI in K–12: Preparing Future Innovators, Inventors and Entrepreneurs

July 7, 2026

AI is already part of the world our students experience every day, and this is our chance to guide what their future looks like as the landscape evolves.  This new

Essential Digital Marketing Tips for New Businesses and First‑Time Founders

July 1, 2026

Why do some new businesses gain traction quickly while others struggle to get noticed? Often, it comes down to understanding a few key digital marketing basics.  Whether you’re launching a

See How the Edson E+I Network Supports Emerging Global Entrepreneurs

June 23, 2026

Entrepreneurship doesn’t grow in isolation—it thrives through connection, mentorship and the exchange of ideas across borders. That’s exactly the spirit behind the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship,

Building a Team Around Science: Business Skills Every Research Founder Needs

June 16, 2026

You’ve spent years in the lab refining a breakthrough. The data is flawless, the peer reviews are glowing and the patent applications are safely moving through the university’s technology transfer

How Middle School Problem‑Solving and Iteration Sparks Confidence and Innovation

June 9, 2026

At Armstrong Middle School in Philadelphia, students in the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab program are learning that, when it comes to innovation, failure is part of the fun. This spring,