Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University

Great ideas aren't found, they're refined. Innovation is rarely about getting everything right the first time. It comes from asking questions, testing new approaches, and being willing to improve along the way. At Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, students learn by doing. Through workshops, guest speakers, competitions, and hands-on experiences, they gain the skills and confidence to experiment, refine their ideas, and turn inspiration into action. The next breakthrough often begins with a simple question: What if we tried something different? Learn more: entrepreneurship.asu.edu

Where do entrepreneurs go to keep learning? Building a business doesn't stop after coming up with an idea. Every stage of the entrepreneurial journey brings new challenges, opportunities, and lessons. The Edson E+I Blog is designed to support entrepreneurs with practical insights, expert perspectives, and real-world strategies on topics like marketing, funding, leadership, AI, business planning, and more. Whether you're launching your first venture or developing your entrepreneurial mindset, these resources can help you build the knowledge and confidence to move your ideas forward. Explore the latest articles: https://lnkd.in/esewzdEF

A discovery is only the beginning. Turning research into real-world impact takes the right guidance, resources and support. Learn how Skysong Innovations and ASU’s J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute work together to help faculty members, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students protect their ideas, explore commercialization pathways and move innovations from the laboratory to the marketplace. Read “A Guide to Working With Skysong Innovations and ASU Edson E+I” to find the right starting point for your research and goals: https://lnkd.in/edJ8TMGA

The holiday shopping season starts long before the decorations hit store shelves. As retailers navigate tariffs, shifting consumer demand and evolving supply chains, AI is becoming an increasingly important tool for forecasting, inventory planning and decision-making. This holiday season could be one of the biggest tests yet for AI-powered retail strategy. Read how ASU supply chain expert Hitendra Chaturvedi breaks down the trends shaping this year's retail landscape and what entrepreneurs can learn from them. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ew8DHPZ6

One of the best parts of this stage of my career has been working with entrepreneurs. ASU’s Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute recently published a profile of seven mentors, featuring interviews highlighting our backgrounds, areas of expertise and approaches to mentoring founders. Edson plays an important role in advancing ASU’s entrepreneurial mission by supporting ventures founded by students, faculty and members of the community while helping strengthen Arizona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Thanks to the Edson team for the opportunity to contribute alongside such an accomplished group of mentors.

Every great idea is stronger with the right team behind it. At Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, collaboration is at the center of the entrepreneurial experience. Students connect with classmates, mentors, and industry experts who provide the support, feedback, and perspectives needed to move ideas forward. From first conversations to launching new ventures, meaningful connections help turn possibilities into progress. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNYue3ur

Behind every ASU student founder is a network of mentors who can challenge assumptions, share expertise and help turn uncertainty into momentum. In the latest Edson E+I blog, meet seven mentors helping entrepreneurs move their ventures forward: • Julie Stoney: Finance, banking and business development • Dan Viza: Technology, financial modeling, strategy and funding • Wally Simon: Consumer products, retail, branding and strategic planning • Haripriyanga Navaneethan: Software engineering, cloud and data platforms, scalability and technical leadership • Ken Brandeis: Sales, business strategy and pitching • Riddhi Gondaliya: Product design, user experience, prototyping and emerging technologies • John Bennett: Leadership, team building, financial modeling and business strategy Explore their advice, connect with the right mentor for your venture or learn how you can help support the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e37JN9Dc

Calling all designers and creative entrepreneurs! Join us on July 22 & 23 for the Unlock the Business Side of Your Creativity Live Workshop, where you'll learn how to market your products or services, attract new customers, and turn your creative passion into sustainable income. Discover practical strategies and proven systems that will help you grow your business while creating more time to focus on what you love most— being creative. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHJxEfAv

I'm delighted to welcome Dr. Luna Lu to Arizona State University! Dr. Lu has built an extraordinary career at the intersection of research, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration. Her experience translating breakthrough discoveries into real-world impact will help strengthen ASU's partnerships with industry, accelerate innovation and create new opportunities for our researchers, students and communities. I'm excited to work alongside Dr. Lu as we continue advancing ASU's mission of using knowledge and innovation to solve society's most pressing challenges. Please join me in welcoming her to the ASU community!

Building a startup takes more than a great idea. It takes the willingness to learn, adapt and seek guidance along the way. For Peter Firth and the team at Swift Coat, Venture Devils and the Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute helped provide the entrepreneurial foundation to move their venture forward through mentorship, practical training and real-world experience. We're proud to celebrate the success of Venture Devils alumni who continue to innovate and grow beyond ASU. Learn more about Venture Devils: https://lnkd.in/eSreK_Ei