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A speaker presents to a group of attendees at an entrepreneurship event. As our year-long celebration of the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute's fifth anniversary comes to a close, we're reflecting not only on the milestone itself, but also on the impact made possible through one visionary investment in the future of entrepreneurship.

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

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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

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

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