About This Event
The Inventors & Entrepreneurs Network is a monthly meeting for entrepreneurs, innovators, and mentors to exchange ideas, make connections, and help new businesses grow.
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 standard boundaries and imagining what’s not yet visible.
2. Open Doors and Listen — Be approachable and receptive to new people and ideas. Active listening creates chances for unexpected partnerships.
3. Trust and Be Trusted — Build mutual confidence; trust is the backbone of collaborative innovation. Take small risks to strengthen relationships.
4. Experiment and Develop Value — Favor action over perfection. Try things, learn from failures, iterate, and ask for help when needed.
5. Seek Fairness, Not Advantage (No Selling) — Focus on respect and equitable relationships rather than trying to win at others’ expense.
6. Fail and Persist — Accept failure as part of the process; keep moving forward and learn from setbacks.
7. Pay It Forward — Offer help without expecting immediate returns; generosity fosters goodwill and future collaboration.