About This Event
The Inventors & Entrepreneurs Network is a monthly gathering for entrepreneurs, innovators, and mentors to exchange ideas, forge connections, and support early-stage business growth.
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 flourishes when people move beyond traditional boundaries and notice what others miss.
2. Open Doors and Listen — Be accessible and receptive to new people and ideas. Active listening creates opportunities for unexpected connections.
3. Trust and Be Trusted — Trust underpins innovation ecosystems. Take small risks with others to build mutual confidence and collaboration.
4. Experiment and Develop Value — Favor action over perfection: try, fail, learn, and repeat. Seek help and ask questions.
5. Seek Fairness, Not Advantage (No Selling) — Focus on building relationships and partnerships grounded in mutual respect rather than trying to "win" at others' expense.
6. Fail and Persist — Failure is expected and acceptable; persistence and continued effort are essential.
7. Pay It Forward — Help others without immediate expectations. Generosity plants the seeds for goodwill and future collaboration.