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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
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