small business
How to Get Your First Customers Without Ads
September 1, 2026
The first instinct almost every new founder has is to figure out how much it costs to acquire a customer. Set a budget, boost a post and its reach and
Five Years of Expanding Opportunity: Celebrating the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute
August 25, 2026
In September 2020, Arizona State University proudly named the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute in recognition of J. Orin Edson’s transformational endowed gift and his longstanding commitment to
Back to School: Building a Creator Mindset in the Classroom
August 18, 2026
Picture a school makerspace, robotics lab or innovation hub at the beginning of a new year. The bins are organized, the robotics kits are charged and the 3D printer is
How to Market Your Creative Work Authentically
August 11, 2026
There‘s an inherent tension between creativity and marketing yourself as a creative professional. Traditional entrepreneurship teaches that you create value by solving problems and listening to your audience’s needs. Yet
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
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