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Social Media Marketing Tips for Small Audiences

October 13, 2026

Many entrepreneurs assume social media only works once they have thousands of followers. Until then, it can feel like every post is being sent into the void. But a small

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Pitch Deck Tips: How to Tell Your Startup’s Story

September 29, 2026

A great pitch deck does more than just explain your venture idea. It helps your audience understand the problem you are solving, why your solution matters and why you are

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Hiring Your First Employee in an AI-Enabled Landscape

September 22, 2026

Hiring your first employee is one of the biggest milestones in building a business. It’s also one of the easiest places to make an expensive mistake. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Hispanic Heritage Month and the Future of Entrepreneurship

September 15, 2026

From September 15 through October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States. It’s also an opportunity

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

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

Essential Digital Marketing Tips for New Businesses and First‑Time Founders

July 1, 2026

Why do some new businesses gain traction quickly while others struggle to get noticed? Often, it comes down to understanding a few key digital marketing basics.  Whether you’re launching a

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