startup
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
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