Entrepreneurs are people who create value, who have ideas to fill voids or fix problems, or who offer better ways of doing things. People like Steve Jobs or Oprah Winfrey may come to mind, but the reality is that entrepreneurs are everywhere — here at ASU, in your hometown and in your family. You could be an entrepreneur without even knowing it!

Entrepreneurship usually begins with a sense of curiosity and a desire to fix something — big or small — that’s been a source of frustration. It may feel simple, but identifying things that are bothersome can be a helpful starting point for how to improve things. Once you’ve identified a problem, the key is to set goals and develop a plan for achieving them. None of these skills require intensive study or special knowledge, but they do require maintenance to keep them sharp. Edson E+I Institute has programs and resources that can help.

Edson E+I supports entrepreneurs in the community as well as student entrepreneurs, faculty and staff entrepreneurs. While ASU does offer nearly two dozen undergraduate and graduate programs focused on entrepreneurship across a variety of disciplines, these are not the only path to entrepreneurship. We have a host of other resources to help you continue on your entrepreneurial journey, or to just start!