higher education
College Side Hustles: How Student Founders Are Turning Campus Ideas Into Real Businesses
March 11, 2026
Between classes, part-time jobs and everything else college demands, a growing number of students are quietly building something on the side. According to Google, a side hustle is an extra
How Corporate-University Partnerships Fuel Local Innovation Hubs
February 18, 2026
Universities can be powerful catalysts in local innovation ecosystems, especially when they extend beyond the classroom and actively partner with industry. For corporations of all sizes, engaging with universities isn’t
Inside College Startup Competitions and University Incubators
February 11, 2026
Colleges have long been catalysts of student-led innovation. Recent decades have seen them create full-on programs for young innovators. Unlike the typical college course, these incubators do not serve to
It’s About Purpose: How to Build an Idea as a Changemaker at ASU
January 21, 2026
If you’ve spent any time at ASU, you’ve probably seen it firsthand. We don’t just talk about making a difference at ASU—students actually do it. From launching nonprofits to building
Best in Class: A Recognition That Belongs to Our Community
January 13, 2026
When Poets & Quants named ASU’s incubator ecosystem “Best in Class” for 2025, spotlighting Venture Devils and the broader infrastructure we’ve built at Edson E+I, we felt something beyond institutional
How Families and Local Communities Can Grow Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation
December 17, 2025
Picture a student sketching product ideas on the back of a homework sheet or a family turning a dinner-table debate into a brainstorming session. These small, imaginative moments are where
Building a Remote-First Startup: Challenges and Opportunities
December 10, 2025
With the office no longer defined by four walls, startups are embracing remote‑first models right from the start. For founders, students and entrepreneurial teams within the ASU ecosystem, this shift
Six Ways to Evaluate Business Performance and Set Goals for 2026
December 2, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s easy to focus on wrapping up financial statements. But the end of the year also creates a pivotal opportunity to step back, evaluate
Beyond Profit: Incorporating Social Responsibility in Your Business
November 26, 2025
Entrepreneurs and founders are often driven by fresh ideas, tough challenges and the promise of financial gain. But the most lasting ventures usually begin with something deeper: a vision to