Over the last several years, Greater Phoenix has grown as a hub for startups and tech ventures. The region has attracted record venture capital investment, deal size and company valuation as it finds its place among the other national leaders. Despite this growth, there has been a missing component to the startup ecosystem: a comprehensive early-stage accelerator that … [More]
Title 9 Sports Grill Celebrates Women’s Athletics
This month, Phoenix will make history with the grand opening of Title 9 Sports Grill, the city’s first sports bar dedicated to celebrating women athletes. Located in the heart of the Melrose District, Title 9 Sports Grill reimagines the sports bar experience, championing inclusivity, empowerment and the spirit of Title IX — the landmark legislation that prohibits gender-based … [More]
Electric Pickle Synthesizes Eclectic Entertainment
Electric Pickle, the nearly 5-acre pickleball, dining and outdoor entertainment destination, is now open in Tempe — the first of six locations planned across the Southwest. Blending pickleball with globally inspired cuisine and lively entertainment, Electric Pickle offers an elevated experience. The centerpiece is a 12,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor restaurant serving … [More]
SRP and ASU Host Small Business Academy to Empower Arizona Entrepreneurs
To help Arizona’s small and diverse businesses scale their operations and secure high-value contracts, Salt River Project and Arizona State University’s J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute are hosting the Small Business Academy powered by SRP, a six-week program launching on January 28 with workshops held every Tuesday evening. The program will culminate with … [More]
AI-Driven Consulting Firm Launches, Identifying Opportunity for Businesses
KeenStack, the professional services consulting firm that helps companies unlock the full potential of ServiceNow, announces its official launch. With extensive operational and technological knowledge, the KeenStack team offers comprehensive solutions and services designed to help companies extract maximum value from the ServiceNow platform and drive measurable results. The … [More]
New Accelerator Partnership Announced to Transform Arizona into a Global Tech Powerhouse
Tesoro.vc, in partnership with the City of Phoenix, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and StartupAZ, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking startup accelerator. This visionary initiative aims to position Arizona as a premier national and global hub for technology startups. Headquartered in Phoenix, one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, … [More]
WORKSHOP – Feb 3, 10 & 24: Small Business Academy – The ABCs of Starting Your Business
Small Business Academy: The ABCs Of Starting Your Business Unlock the keys to entrepreneurial success with SCORE’s ABCs of Starting a Business—a dynamic three-part workshop series designed to take you from idea to execution with clarity and confidence. This engaging series is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs at any stage, offering practical … [More]
Arizona Startup Leaders Form Arizona Venture Alliance
Arizona Venture Alliance to position the state as a premier location for startups and investors
Roughly two dozen investors, founders, and economic development and nonprofit leaders came together to launch a new coalition dedicated to advancing Arizona’s startup ecosystem. The Arizona Venture Alliance (AVA) will work to promote Arizona’s startup and investor ecosystem, exponentially increase funding for Arizona startups, and grow deal flow for investors both inside and … [More]
ACA Announces 2024 Arizona Innovation Challenge Awardees
The Arizona Commerce Authority announced 10 awardees have been selected for the 2024 Arizona Innovation Challenge. The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale. The 10 companies will be added to the Arizona Innovation Challenge portfolio. The 2024 AIC awardees will participate in … [More]
Ad Chariot Synthesizes Free Rides and Mobile Billboards
Ad Chariot is a mobile advertising company that transforms electric carts into eye-catching mobile billboards. “We offer free rides around Old Town Scottsdale while displaying ads for local and national businesses,” says owner and CEO Jason Pritchett, who founded the business in 2023. “Our carts aren’t just advertising vehicles; they’re part of the community, reducing DUIs and … [More]
My Doctor Brand Lets Physicians Own Their Visibility
My Doctor Brand is a product startup launched earlier this year by Ryan Caracciolo, a veteran sales professional and marketer with more than 15 years’ experience in the medical industry, that empowers physicians to manage their personal digital identities independently of their practice or hospital. As founder and president of business growth agency Striventa, he recognized a … [More]
The Essential Role of PR and Video Production for Startups and Entrepreneurs
In a competitive world, effective PR and video production are essential for startups looking to stand out and attract the interest of investors. By implementing a comprehensive strategy that combines B2B and B2C elements, entrepreneurs can effectively engage both consumers and businesses. Setting ambitious goals, such as securing multiple media placements each month, can … [More]
Tech Incubator Launches a New Startup Studio to Increase Local Startups and Jobs
Idealab Arizona, a partner of Idealab Studio, the leading technology incubator, today announced the launch of a startup studio that co-founds Arizona State University-affiliated tech startups to increase commercialized intellectual property, startups and jobs in Arizona. Idealab Arizona will focus on startups in climate, medical, AI and advanced manufacturing to drive … [More]
Now Pools Innovates On-Demand Pools and Spas
Now Pools is the first “on demand” pool and spa company. As co-owner Ross Novotny explains, “Our clients get a pool or spa when they want it, and get their yard back for the rest of the year.” When clients sign up for a seasonal subscription, Now Pools will install an above-ground pool or spa; provide weekly service, chemicals, warranty, and maintenance as needed; and then … [More]
Surprise Home Improvement Aims to Raise the Bar
Surprise Home Improvement was established to meet the growing demand for professional handyman and property management maintenance services in the West Valley area. Taking his decade-plus experience in carpentry, Jeremiah Loyacano has recently founded and launched the licensed, bonded and insured home improvement company in Surprise, Arizona, “dedicated to delivering … [More]
Plug and Play accelerateAZ Announces Sustainability Accelerator Program Partners
Plug and Play accelerateAZ, a program of the Arizona Commerce Authority, announced at the Arizona Innovation Expo three corporate partners for the Sustainability Accelerator program: Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, NSF Engines: Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE) and EPCOR. The Plug and Play accelerateAZ Sustainability Accelerator will champion … [More]
Strategic Growth for Leaders: 10 Success Keys to Elevate You to the Next Level
As new technologies expand and converge, we witness industry, connectivity and innovation advance at accelerating rates. The emergence of generative AI, specifically, raises questions about the future of human agency. Add to that, the scale of global tension environmentally, economically and politically — never mind residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — are upending the … [More]
The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box
In The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and culinary innovator Erin Wade shares her inspiring and often hilarious journey of leaving her corporate lawyer job to open a hit mac-and-cheese restaurant, taking you through the challenges and victories that paved her path to success. By sharing … [More]
