About This Event
The Inventors & Entrepreneurs Network is a monthly meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, and mentors to exchange ideas, forge connections, and support new ventures.
What to expect at I&E:
- Peer-to-peer support
- Practice pitching
- Usable feedback
- Open networking
- Free delicious lunch
In partnership with:
- ASU-SBDC
- Prosperity Bank
- Media Advantage
Rules of I&E Network:
1. Break the Rules and Dream — Challenge conventional thinking. Innovation comes from looking beyond established boundaries and seeing what others miss.
2. Open Doors and Listen — Be approachable and receptive to new people and ideas. Active listening creates opportunities for unexpected collaborations.
3. Trust and Be Trusted — Build a foundation of trust. Take modest risks with others to foster mutual confidence and teamwork.
4. Experiment and Develop Value — Prioritize action over perfection. Try things, learn from failure, and iterate. Ask for help when needed.
5. Seek Fairness, Not Advantage (No Selling) — Focus on respectful relationships and fair partnerships instead of trying to get ahead at others' expense.
6. Fail and Persist — Failure is part of the process. Keep moving forward and learn from setbacks.
7. Pay It Forward — Help others without expecting immediate returns; generosity creates goodwill and future cooperation.