Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at ASU

Want to grow as a leader? Start with the habits you practice every day.

Self-leadership doesn’t always look like a big leadership moment. It can be getting enough sleep, making time to move, eating well, or creating routines that help you stay on track.

Those everyday choices can influence how you handle pressure, make decisions, listen to others, and respond with empathy.

For students building their careers, ideas, and futures, learning to lead yourself is a great place to start.

What’s one habit that helps you show up at your best?

What if students walked into the classroom thinking, “I can make this better”?

Innovation doesn’t have to start with expensive technology or a fully equipped makerspace. It can start with something much simpler: curiosity.

When students are encouraged to notice problems, ask questions, test their ideas, learn from what doesn’t work, and try again, they begin to see themselves as creators — not just consumers.

As the new school year begins, there’s an opportunity to give students the space and confidence to explore what they can create.

Read “Back to School: Building a Creator Mindset in the Classroom” and discover ways educators and families can help young people turn curiosity into action through ASU Edson E+I.

Having an idea is one thing. Figuring out what to do next is another.

That’s where mentors like Jennifer Coyne come in. As an ASU Venture Mentor, Jennifer shares her experience with student entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the business-building process and develop compelling pitches.

Through Venture Devils, students don’t have to figure everything out on their own. They can connect with experienced entrepreneurs who offer feedback, share what they’ve learned, and help students keep moving forward.

Learn more about Venture Devils at entrepreneurship.asu.edu.

How do you get your creative work noticed?

For student creatives and entrepreneurs, marketing can feel like a completely different skill from creating. But it can also be an extension of your creativity, helping you tell your story, connect with your audience, and build a community around your work.

In the latest Edson E+I blog, Kelsea Aaberg shares seven ways to market your creative work while staying true to what makes it yours.

Explore the tips in the carousel and read the full blog at entrepreneurship.asu.edu.

Back-to-school season is here at ASU.

A little preparation can make the first few weeks much easier. Check your class schedule, pick up your books, get your Sun Card, and make sure you have everything you need before classes begin.

And as you think about what you want to accomplish this year, remember that your ideas can be part of the plan, too.

ASU’s J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute offers resources and opportunities to help students explore ideas, build new skills and take their next step.

Learn more at entrepreneurship.asu.edu.

What will you create this semester?

Whether you are exploring a new idea or already building a venture, Venture Devils can help you take the next step. Connect with experienced mentors, access entrepreneurial resources and join a student community ready to learn and grow alongside you.

You do not need to have everything figured out. Bring your ideas, questions and drive to create something new.

Start your semester with Edson E+I and join Venture Devils: venturedevils.asu.edu.

Revenue is only part of the picture.

Understanding how revenue and costs work together can help founders make smarter decisions about pricing, operations, growth, and long-term sustainability.

Learn how financial statements, cost structure, and key metrics like gross margin, customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, burn rate, and runway can give you a clearer picture of your venture’s financial health.

Read more about which numbers matter and how to use them to make more informed business decisions:https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/blog/2026/08/06/startup-financial-metrics-every-founder-should-track/

Innovation starts with curiosity.

At Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, students learn by asking questions, testing ideas, and refining their work through hands-on experiences. With access to maker-spaces, mentors, and collaborative programs, they develop the confidence to turn uncertainty into opportunity.

Learn more: entrepreneurship.asu.edu

The U.S. Latino economy reached $4.4 trillion in 2024, making it the fourth largest in the world if measured independently.

New ASU-supported research found that U.S. Latinos accounted for 28.2% of the nation’s economic growth that year despite representing about one-fifth of the population.

“This report demonstrates that the real story is economic performance,” said Ana Valdez, president and CEO of the Latino Donor Collaborative.

Explore how the U.S. Latino community is shaping the nation’s economic present and future: https://news.asu.edu/20260721-business-and-entrepreneurship-44-trillion-us-latino-economy-fourth-largest-world

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