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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

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