Join your fellow founders and mentors in the lab for an evening. Food and drink are provided, so drop by for dinner and networking! Read More »
Upcoming Events
Cambridge Office Building
Getting stuff done is a key to becoming a successful founder. What tools will you chose to help you (and your company) stay on track? Read More »
Cambridge Office Building
This session focuses on the effective use of artificial intelligence in venture development and in finding attractive market segments. Read More »
Past Events
Cambridge Office Building
Uncover the best techniques for finding product-market fit by gathering real-world experiences from the people your product will serve. Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Our first Launchpad community event of the season! Read More »
Cambridge Office Building
This session is focused on iterative ideation to identify an actionable problem space. Be prepared to challenge ALL of your assumptions! Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Join the Liu Idea Lab as we kick off the year with a bevy of speakers, resources and experiences to get you inspired and excited to start up Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Join the Liu Idea Lab as we kick off the year with a bevy of speakers, resources and experiences to get you inspired and excited to start up Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Join the Liu Idea Lab as we kick off the year with a bevy of speakers, resources and experiences to get you inspired and excited to start up Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Join the Liu Idea Lab as we kick off the year with a bevy of speakers, resources and experiences to get you inspired and excited to start up Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
RAEI Training Session to introduce the Roundtables, meeting format, and best practices. Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Join RAEI for the first of the RAEI Panel Series on Marketing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Read More »
Grand Hall at Rice Memorial Center
Watch Rice University student startup pitches, network with like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators, and vote for your favorite venture! Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Lilie will help you create your winning pitch strategy and hone in on the finer points of effectively communicating your venture to others. Read More »
Grand Hall at Rice Memorial Center
Lilie is hosting Rice University’s biggest Startup Job & Internship Fair to connect Owls to Houston startups! Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Come and celebrate the end of the semester and 2022 with Lilie! Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Sit down for a chat with Product Managers and learn more about this critical part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read More »
Jones Graduate School of Business - Rice University
Join us on Thursday, November 10th for an info session on our Spring 2023 courses. Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Learn more about our 7-week Launchpad bootcamp! Read More »
Jones Graduate School of Business - Rice University
Join us on Wednesday, November 9th for a quick info session on our Spring 2023 courses. Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Join us on Thursday, October 27th for an info session on our Spring 2023 undergraduate courses. Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In this session, we’ll figure out how to build a sustainable business model for an innovative product. Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
On October 24, hear advice from Rice University alumni who have pivoted and made the leap during unprecedented times. Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In this session, we’ll think about how we solve our customers’ needs and how we find those who will be willing to pay for our product. Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In this session, we’ll learn how to identify what is arguably the most important player in your business: the paying customer. Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
This session is focused on how we ideate iteratively to identify an actionable problem space. Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The art of the pitch is an essential skill that every change maker needs, and practice makes perfect. Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
An introduction to Human-Centered Design that allows innovators to create excellent products. Read More »
Janice and Robert McNair Hall
Connect with alumni whose experiences within Rice and Lilie have supported their present-day successes. Read More »
Central Quad in front of Student Center (in front of Brochstein Pavilion)
Come chat with various entrepreneurial-minded student organizations that are open to new members and ideas! Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Hear Rice faculty and students share the problem spaces that inspired their research and how their work is now changing the world. Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Get inspired by Lilie’s special keynote speaker and meet with Lilie mentors who are excited to support students in growth in innovation. Read More »
Online
Watch Rice University alumni pitches and see which of the six finalists will walk away with equity-free funding for their startup! Read More »
Valhalla Graduate Student Pub
Enjoy some food and drinks on us and meet up with other Rice alumni entrepreneurs and innovators! Read More »
The Anderson-Clarke Center’s Hudspeth Auditorium
Watch Rice University student startup pitches, network with like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators, and vote for your favorite venture! Read More »
Online
Interested in applying to be a RAEI roundtable member but have some questions? We have answers! Read More »
Online
Join Lilie and RAEI for a virtual gathering of all RAEI members! Read More »
Online
Drop-in, bring your questions, and we’ll bring answers! Read More »
Liu Idea Lab For Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Ladies who LaUNCH is a lunch series to empower women entrepreneurs, innovators, and those looking to make an impact. Read More »
Liu Idea Lab For Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Come enjoy some beers and learn about the resources available to MBAs through Lilie! Read More »
Baileson Brewing Co.
Join the Rice Alumni for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (RAEI) for light bites, craft brews, and networking at our kick-off summer happy hour! Read More »
Online
Rice’s entrepreneurship competition is back! Support alumni startups in our annual pitch challenge with a chance to win $$ Read More »
Online
Ask questions and learn more about Rice Alumni | Entrepreneurs & Innovators and the Roundtable program. Read More »
Online
Rice’s entrepreneurship competition is back! Support student startups in our annual pitch challenge with a chance to win $$ Read More »
Online
Join Lilie to learn about the Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship course and lab! This is a private event for Rice MBAs only. Read More »
Online
Members of the Jones School Healthcare Association are welcome to join Lilie for a private info session covering our healthcare courses Read More »
Online
Join Lilie to learn about the Fall 2021 entrepreneurship course offerings. This is a private event for Rice MBAs only. Read More »
Online
Join Lilie to learn about the Fall 2021 entrepreneurship course offerings. This is a private event for Rice MBAs only. Read More »
Online
Join Lilie to learn about the Fall 2021 entrepreneurship course offerings. This is a private event for Rice undergraduate students only. Read More »
Online
Ask questions and hear from our expert panel of PM’s, and discover what you should know about a career in product management Read More »
Online
Kevin Massaro, VP of Consumer Product Design @ HP, will discuss his vast product design experience and how to apply it in your career. Read More »
Online
Learn about the critical legal aspects of starting a venture from our expert, lawyer Aaron Barker. Read More »
Online
You may have a great venture idea but you also need the ability to clearly voice what it is and the value it provides to get people excited. Read More »
Online
Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, Co-Founder of Halo Cars, acquired by Lyft where he now leads as Head of Product Read More »
Online
High-performing employees and teams aren’t born—they’re made. Join Rice alumna, Wendy Fong, as she covers how PI impacts businesses Read More »
Online
Women make great entrepreneurs and investors – and we’ll show you why. Read More »
Online
Build your personal brand to help you land your dream role with UofH’s Senior Marketing Professor, Amy Vandaveer Novak! Read More »
Online
High-performing employees and teams aren’t born—they’re made. Join Rice alumna, Wendy Fong, as she covers how PI impacts businesses Read More »
Online
Learn about the critical legal aspects of starting a venture from our expert, lawyer Aaron Barker. Read More »
Online
Women make great entrepreneurs and investors – and we’ll show you why. Read More »
Online
Join Lilie in our fireside chat with the Co-Founder of Paul Mitchell hair products and The Patrón Spirits Company! Read More »
Online
Etiquette in entrepreneurship is a well-kept secret, but our Lady Launcher is excited to share what sets successful entrepreneurs apart Read More »
Online
Ask questions and learn more about Rice Alumni | Entrepreneurs & Innovators and the Roundtable program. Read More »
Online
Research shows that companies led by founders with higher EQs do better. So, what skills and mindsets should we embrace in innovation? Read More »
Online
From startup to industry leader, hear Zoom’s story from the founder himself, and where he plans to innovate next Read More »
Online
Meet Hannah Chung – co-founder of Design for America and Sproutel, making a difference for children, students, and society. Read More »
Online
Having worked with IBM, Amazon, and Tencent Cloud, Davy Wang will share his insights into the future of cloud computing. Read More »
Online
Join us to learn how to create a prototype with no coding experience and $0 Read More »
Online
Save the date for a community workshop on diversity and inclusion, and the importance of using these concepts to create a lasting impact Read More »
Online
Using the Lean Canvas to Start Up Your Startup Read More »
Online
Join us for Ladies who LaUNCH #9 with Monica Pal – CEO, CMO, Investor, Advisor, Entrepreneur, and Founding LP! Read More »
Online
Have a tech venture or are currently developing one? Want to discuss it with a VC? Apply for time with Sunil of Ubiquity Ventures. Read More »
Online
How has the “new normal” impacted startups and investing? Hear from Rice alumni on how they’re navigating these unprecedented times. Read More »
Online
Interested in venture capital, technology, and startups? Come learn about how they are all intersecting with Lilie and K2I! Read More »
Online
Students, staff, and alumni! Join us for Plug and Play’s University Pitch Session – featuring Rice University! Read More »
Online
Join us to learn how to take your first steps to entrepreneurship. Read More »
Online
Pour a cup of joe (or a latte, tea, or hot cocoa) and join us for a quick coffee break for this industry chat! Read More »
Online
Join us for the first Rice entrepreneurship event of the school year! Read More »
Online
Join us and Baker Tilly to learn about recent developments to the PPP and HEALS Acts – and what these mean for your business Read More »
Online
Do you have a spark for entrepreneurship, but not sure how to get involved? Learn how RWE can support you personally and professionally! Read More »
Online
Hear from A.I. expert, CEO, and best-selling author, Dr. Kai-Fu Lee! In collaboration with Rice’s Chao Center for Asian Studies Read More »
Online
Join us for Ladies who LaUNCH #8 with Joanna Nathan (MBA ’19) Read More »
Online
Date/Time TBD – Join the discussion and learn about recent developments to the Paycheck Protection Program and HEALS Act Read More »
Online
Hear Jay Steinfeld’s story on taking his small retail chain to launching the internet’s first blinds website, Blinds.com Read More »
Online
Come learn about the resources available to MBAs through Lilie. Read More »
Remote Via Zoom
TLDR: Join Lilie to learn about how you can partake in our newly offered Entrepreneurship Minor. We will share about the courses, the pathw Read More »
Online
Lilie and RAEI are excited to launch our Virtual Roundtables! Join us to learn more and ask questions about our upcoming program. Read More »
Online
Hear from experts on the legal implications and available resources for businesses when returning to work during COVID-19 Read More »
Remote Via Zoom
If you are a current Rice alumni entrepreneur (acting c-suite execs, founder) or looking to launch or acquire a company within the next year Read More »
Remote Via Zoom
Join Lilie for a conversation with alumna Robyn O’Brien (MBA 1998) on her inspiring journey to change the American food industry, where she Read More »
Remote Via Zoom
Through this series, we have been navigating this fluid business landscape as a community by addressing immediate implications such as SBA l Read More »
Virtual- Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Join us for this virtual workshop as Emily Keeton, the COO of GoodFair.com, takes participants through an overview of Software as a Service Read More »
https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcuiuqD4unQTthg7hTdHRKvYL1_po0g
Rice has moved online, and now Lilie will too. In this first-ever virtual Lilie workshop, we will build upon the themes covered in the From Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
CANCELLED: Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to social distancing guidelines. We hope to hold this event in coming semesters, Read More »
Liu Idea Lab For Innovation & Entrepreneurship
We regret to inform you that given the current situation with the coronavirus and all the preemptive measures being taken at Rice, and aroun Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
At the start of each semester, Rice Ventures sources the most promising student startup founders from Rice’s campus and invite them to pitch Read More »
Duncan Hall, McMurty Auditorium, Rice University
Join the Ken Kennedy Institute and the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) for a view into how our inherent biases have Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Have a startup idea or something you are working on? Join MassChallenge at Lilie for an information session to learn about their zero-equit Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
For the sixth event in our series, we are excited to announce that Abbey Donnell (Rice MBA Alumna 2017), will be sharing her experiences fin Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
In response to the interest in our Trek to Austin, we will be holding a Product Management Lunch Panel at Lilie. We will provide lunch and a Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
For entrepreneurs and small business owners, business results and people strategy are top of mind. Predictive Index is a highly effective, s Read More »
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
For the fifth event in our series, we are excited to announce that Ashley Arciero (Rice MBA Alumna 2019), will be sharing her experiences. Read More »
Lilie Outpost
In this hands on workshop, learn how to quickly generate and validate a startup idea with zero dollars, limited time, and real customers. St Read More »