Venture Devils

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

Turning Vision into Validation: Mentor Insights from Edson E+I

April 8, 2026

At the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, we engage with entrepreneurs who bring forward ambitious, forward-thinking ideas. The energy they carry is unmistakable, and the drive to move

College Side Hustles: How Student Founders Are Turning Campus Ideas Into Real Businesses

March 11, 2026

Between classes, part-time jobs and everything else college demands, a growing number of students are quietly building something on the side. According to Google, a side hustle is an extra

How Corporate-University Partnerships Fuel Local Innovation Hubs

February 18, 2026

Universities can be powerful catalysts in local innovation ecosystems, especially when they extend beyond the classroom and actively partner with industry. For corporations of all sizes, engaging with universities isn’t

Inside College Startup Competitions and University Incubators

February 11, 2026

Colleges have long been catalysts of student-led innovation. Recent decades have seen them create full-on programs for young innovators. Unlike the typical college course, these incubators do not serve to

It’s About Purpose: How to Build an Idea as a Changemaker at ASU

January 21, 2026

If you’ve spent any time at ASU, you’ve probably seen it firsthand. We don’t just talk about making a difference at ASU—students actually do it. From launching nonprofits to building

Five Growth Strategies Every Early-Stage Startup Should Explore in 2026

January 15, 2026

What if the growth tactics that worked last year are already obsolete? For early-stage startups navigating the business landscape of 2026, this question isn’t just philosophical. It’s a survival signal.

Best in Class: A Recognition That Belongs to Our Community

January 13, 2026

When Poets & Quants named ASU’s incubator ecosystem “Best in Class” for 2025, spotlighting Venture Devils and the broader infrastructure we’ve built at Edson E+I, we felt something beyond institutional

How Families and Local Communities Can Grow Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation

December 17, 2025

Picture a student sketching product ideas on the back of a homework sheet or a family turning a dinner-table debate into a brainstorming session. These small, imaginative moments are where