startup

Discovering the Path to Product-Market Fit

October 18, 2023

Aspiring entrepreneurs face a daunting challenge: transforming their startup dreams into market-viable solutions. How do you make sure people want to buy what you are selling? Identifying–and understanding–your product-market fit

The Benefits of Making Data-Driven Decisions in Business

September 28, 2023

Data collection is the foundation of nearly everything we interact with—what we watch, where we travel, our interests, hobbies, demographics and even our behavior. It’s everywhere. While discussions surrounding data

Announcing the Launch of the Chandler Endeavor Venture Innovation Incubator

August 17, 2023

Ready to accelerate your venture?  The J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute and the City of Chandler is thrilled to announce the launch of the Chandler Endeavor Venture Innovation

2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Support Entrepreneurs Affiliated with Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute

December 9, 2022

It’s that time of year! If you are still working on your holiday gift list and love supporting entrepreneurs, we have the perfect inspiration for you. Our holiday gift guide

Phoenix West Valley Startups: Frequently Asked Questions

March 21, 2022

West Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem resource partners came together to provide answers to the top questions they get from entrepreneurs. We break their answers into action steps every entrepreneur can take

5 Action Steps to Build A Business Right in the Phoenix West Valley

February 14, 2022

When launching a new idea, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Our Peoria Forward team has worked with local ecosystem resource providers in the West Valley to create a

Phoenix Startup Investor Series

April 8, 2019

One of the most common requests the J. Orin Edson E+I team receives from community founders is this request,  “I just need you to introduce me to investors.”  We have

Prepped Showcase: Serving Up Food Entrepreneurship

June 13, 2017

The Prepped Showcase on May 19th exceeded all expectations and was a milestone in the growth and success of the entrepreneurs in the program. The event was held at New

Venture Devils Spotlight: Korwave

February 13, 2017

Venture Name: Korwave In 2 sentences, what does your venture do? Korwave gives kids with Epilepsy a greater sense of independence and safety with our mobile, wearable, and discrete brain-monitoring