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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

Pride Month Marketing Ideas: How Small Businesses Can Show Up Authentically

June 1, 2026

Each year, June brings a renewed opportunity for small businesses to celebrate Pride Month. But many owners find themselves wondering how to participate authentically without seeming opportunistic or insincere. Supporting

AI for Entrepreneurs: How Founders Stay True to Their Vision as Automation Accelerates

May 27, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a “future” tool reserved for large corporations or tech startups. Today, entrepreneurs at every stage—from idea to growth—are using AI to save time, make

What One Author Learned About Entrepreneurship While Launching Her First Book

May 20, 2026

Stories from founders who become authors always reveal something powerful, like the way creativity and entrepreneurial thinking come together to shape a book. Edson E+I’s Authorpreneurship programming is designed to

Where Curiosity Becomes Commerce: Turning Research Into Real-World Opportunities

May 13, 2026

In the quiet corners of university laboratories and R&D centers, curiosity is the primary currency. Researchers spend years asking “why?” and “how?”, pushing the boundaries of human knowledge. However, for

How Founders Turn Failure Into Success: The Value of Lessons Learned

May 6, 2026

Entrepreneurship is often described as a journey of building. You build products, teams and eventually a vision that others can believe in. But behind every success story is something far

AAPI Heritage Month: How AAPI Voices and Supplier Diversity Fuel Business Innovation

April 30, 2026

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the many cultures, histories and contributions of AAPI communities across the United States. For the

Top Climate‑Tech Startup Trends Shaping 2026

April 22, 2026

What if the technologies we create today could reverse decades of environmental damage while powering tomorrow’s economy? That’s not science fiction anymore. Climate tech startups are racing to transform every

How to Choose the Best Summer Internship for Aspiring Startup Founders

April 15, 2026

For many students, a summer internship is seen as a resume booster or simply a way to gain industry exposure. But if you’re interested in entrepreneurship or starting your own