About This Event
Inventors & Entrepreneurs Network is a monthly gathering for entrepreneurs, innovators, and mentors to exchange ideas, form connections, and support new 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 grows when people move beyond familiar limits and notice opportunities others miss. See the invisible.
2. Open Doors and Listen — Be accessible and receptive to new ideas and people. Active listening often leads to 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, iterate, and ask for help when needed.
5. Seek Fairness, Not Advantage (No Selling) — Build relationships on mutual respect and fairness rather than trying to "win" at others' expense.
6. Fail and Persist — Failure is expected and acceptable; the important part is to keep moving forward and learning.
7. Pay It Forward — Help others without expecting immediate returns; generosity cultivates goodwill and future collaboration.