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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

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