In this session, we’ll learn how to identify what is arguably the most important player in your business: the paying customer. Read More »

This session is focused on how we ideate iteratively to identify an actionable problem space. Read More »

The art of the pitch is an essential skill that every change maker needs, and practice makes perfect. Read More »

An introduction to Human-Centered Design that allows innovators to create excellent products. Read More »

Connect with alumni whose experiences within Rice and Lilie have supported their present-day successes. Read More »

Hear Rice faculty and students share the problem spaces that inspired their research and how their work is now changing the world. Read More »

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 »

Enjoy some food and drinks on us and meet up with other Rice alumni entrepreneurs and innovators! Read More »

Watch Rice University student startup pitches, network with like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators, and vote for your favorite venture! Read More »

Ladies who LaUNCH is a lunch series to empower women entrepreneurs, innovators, and those looking to make an impact. Read More »

Come enjoy some beers and learn about the resources available to MBAs through Lilie! Read More »

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 »

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 »

CANCELLED: Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to social distancing guidelines. We hope to hold this event in coming semesters, Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

For entrepreneurs and small business owners, business results and people strategy are top of mind. Predictive Index is a highly effective, s Read More »

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 »

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 »

For the fourth event in our series, we are excited to announce that Samantha Lewis of the GOOSE Society and Kim Raath of Topl will be joinin Read More »

Rice Entrepreneurship Students, Welcome to 2020!  Let’s celebrate the beginning of the Spring semester as well as a new decade together over Read More »

Join us for the next RAEI event where you will hear from NextSeed managing director, JP Yorro, who will be sharing insight into the due dili Read More »

Rice Entrepreneurship Students, We are thankful for you!  Let’s celebrate the end of the fall semester together over lunch.  PLEASE RSVP. PL Read More »

For the third event in our series, we are excited to announce that Stephanie Campbell (MBA ’17), founder of the Artemis Fund and director of Read More »

Join us for the next RAEI event where you will get an exclusive sneak peek at the new Railway Heights Market – not yet open to the public!  Read More »

For the second event in our series, we are excited to announce that Allie Danziger, founder and president of Integrate, will be sharing her Read More »

What does it take to be a successful tech entrepreneur?  Based on Brad’s Silicon Valley experiences in creating or growing four successful s Read More »

What do the many Kardashian brands, SoulCycle, and Rent The Runway have in common? They are extremely valuable companies all run by a team o Read More »

Save the date for a student workshop on diversity and inclusion.  This will be held Saturday, October 26th from 1:00-5:00 pm at Lilie.  Whil Read More »

Celebrate the beginning of fall weather in Houston with fellow Roundtable members at Southern Yankee.  We will enjoy SoYank brews and artisa Read More »

Venture For America has helped over 1,000 recent grads find jobs in startups across the country. We’re excited to share our tips and tricks Read More »

Rice has many assets, one being its diverse community – even our alumni group is a mix of diverse perspectives, diverse skillsets, and diver Read More »

In the second part of the series learn how to turn your idea into the next big idea by understanding your users. There’ll be interactive act Read More »

The global economy is powered by 125 million business and payments between those businesses transacted over a variety of technologies. In th Read More »

Entrepreneurs can find new venture ideas in a variety of places – including everyday life.  Chances are that a great idea won’t come to you Read More »

Here’s our pitch: Free Tacos. Beer. Fast Pitch. Fun. What is yours? Want to hear new business ideas from the Rice community? Have the skills Read More »

Rice alumni and current students, join us for our first reverse pitch. Instead of companies pitching to investors, Rice affiliated funds are Read More »

Join us for the inaugural Science and Engineering Entrepreneurial Boot Camp Industry Mixer on Thursday, August 15th at 5:15 p.m. at the Liu Read More »