Owl Have You Know is Rice Business’ podcast created to share the experiences of alumni, faculty, students and other members of our business community – real stories of belonging, failing, rebounding and, ultimately, succeeding. During meaningful conversations, we dive deep into how each guest has built success through troubles and triumphs before, during and after they set foot in McNair Hall. The Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business ...
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Elevate and Expand is a podcast where small business owners can find the community, guidance, and accountability needed to grow a successful business. As an entrepreneur, you have responsibility for pretty much everything in your business – but that doesn't mean you have to figure out everything on your own. In each episode, we’ll dive into the hard-earned experience of emerging and experienced business owners to keep you from having to re-invent the wheel. Meet our host: Terry Rice is a hus ...
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Unfinished Biz with Robin and Wayne highlights founder stories from some of the most exciting, emerging brands on the planet. Often the more interesting stories happen before companies have “made it." Unfinished Biz focuses on honest conversations around tough topics, liberating milestones and incredible stories.
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Professors by Day, Partners for Life feat. Professor Lee Ann Butler & Professor Alex Butler
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Today’s guests bring a unique blend of expertise and personal connection to the show. Lee Ann Butler and Alex Butler are not only esteemed faculty at Rice Business, but also a married couple! Lee Ann Butler, a senior lecturer in management, has been teaching business law and related courses since 2001, joining Rice in 2010. She also served as the f…
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Engineering the Future through Synthetic Biology feat. Shalini Yadav ’24
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In this episode, we welcome Shalini Yadav, a 2024 Executive MBA graduate and visionary leader in the field of synthetic biology. With over 22 years of research experience, including a decade in leadership, Shalini has a deep expertise in synthetic biology, immuno-oncology, and therapeutics. She now serves as the Executive Director of Rice's Synthet…
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The Flexible Morals of American Voters feat. Professor Minjae Kim & Professor Ezra Zuckerman Sivan
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Why do American voters support divisive misinformation? That’s the question driving our guests' latest research, and the focus of today's episode. Minjae Kim and Ezra Zuckerman Sivan are experts in sociology, and organizational behavior. In this episode, they dive into their latest collaboration, exploring moral flexibility and why some voters are …
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Change Is The Only Constant feat. Pooja Talreja ’08
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From Dubai to Houston, Pooja Talreja’s journey is one of resilience, growth, and discovery. Her story is about more than just crossing continents—it's about breaking through personal and professional barriers to find her true passion. After a pivot from accounting to HR, Pooja is now the senior vice president of people at Ironclad Environmental Sol…
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Fail Fast, Learn and Innovate feat. Tim Okabayashi ’05
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When it comes to alumni engagement, few Owls are as deeply connected as Tim Okabayashi. A proud Rice Business alum, Tim not only earned his MBA here but also served as president of the Rice Business Student Association, volunteered with the admissions office, and played a key role in the consulting club. In October 2020, Tim and fellow alum Karen C…
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Healing Veterans Through Beekeeping feat. Steve Jimenez ’22
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Interested in learning the key to a peaceful transition from military to civilian life? For many veterans, it's found in an unexpected place: beekeeping. Meet Steve Jimenez '22, a veteran and Rice Business alum, who discovered an unexpected passion when a friend introduced him to beekeeping. In 2018, this passion became a mission when he founded Hi…
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A Recipe for Success feat. Krissy White ’23
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Krissy White '23 caught the hospitality bug after graduating from Northeastern University in 2006. She put her undergraduate degree in public & organizational communications to work immediately by joining the front office team of the St. Regis Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Krissy spent the next eight years living and breathing the luxury hospitalit…
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From Boxing to Business School feat. DeRae Crane ’22
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Our guest is an Army veteran, a world-class boxer, a father, a strategic credit advisor at BP, and on top of all that, a Rice Business alum. DeRae Crane '22 was raised in Davenport, Iowa by a single father, and began boxing at the age of 9. He was awarded the Bart Stupak Scholarship to attend Northern Michigan University (NMU) for boxing, which is …
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What Practicing DEI in the Workplace Really Means feat. Professor Mikki Hebl
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Mikki Hebl, an industrial organizational psychologist and the Martha and Henry Malcolm Lovett Chair of Psychology – Professor of Management at Rice University, has been studying workplace discrimination and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for 30 years, well before DEI became the widely discussed topic it is today. In March of this year, Mikki…
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From Nepal to Nanotech feat. Suman Khatiwada ’13
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In this episode of Owl Have You Know, we explore the journey of Suman Khatiwada, from his roots in Nepal to becoming a trailblazing force in the chemical manufacturing industry. Suman is the co-founder, chief technology officer (CTO), and board director at Syzygy Plasmonics, focusing on using light-driven chemistry instead of combustion to power a …
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Evolving Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Rice feat. Professor Alex Byrd & Professor Connie Porter
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The topic of DEI is all over the news lately. But what are we talking about when we say “diversity, equity, and inclusion?” And why has it become such a charged topic? Joining us today to discuss these questions and more are Alex Byrd and Connie Porter. Since 2020, Alex Byrd has been the vice provost for diversity, equity and inclusion at Rice Univ…
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A Mother-Daughter MBA Journey feat. Misty Fehler ’24 & Alexis Weaver ’24
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We have plenty of Rice families in our history. But it's rare to see a mother and daughter earn their Professional MBAs at the same time. Misty and Alexis graduated in May and co-founded La Mer Macaron, offering an assortment of homemade macarons for home delivery. Misty is the CEO of La Mer Macaron. She spent most of her career as an independent p…
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Innovating Out of a Crisis feat. Professor Scott Sonenshein & John Mangum
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Eager to learn how organizations can innovate their way out of a crisis? You may be surprised that the key to this comes from an arts organization. Tune into a special live recording of our podcast, with John Mangum, the executive director/CEO of the Houston Symphony, and Scott Sonenshein, the Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management – Organi…
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Innovation Across Generations feat. Adrian Trömel ’18 & Klaus Trömel ’85
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For Adrian and Klaus Trömel, getting an MBA from Rice Business was a family affair. Klaus Trömel served as the secretary general of the European Investment Bank (EIB) until his retirement in March 2018. He began his career as an analyst at Hewlett-Packard’s European headquarters in Geneva before working as a trade and pre-export finance officer. Ad…
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Swapping Lab Coats for Lip Gloss feat. Ashley Henry ’22
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From an early age, Ashley Henry was interested in beauty. Despite getting her bachelor’s degree in chemistry and working for the CDC in epidemiology, her childhood dreams never faded. After her stint in public health, Ashley went on to work as a hairstylist before getting her MBA and fully committing to beauty and luxury goods. Ashley is now the gl…
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Beyond Branding 101: How to Leverage Your Stories to Grow Your Company with Elizabeth Lewis
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We all know that a powerful story can move a follower from casual onlooker to repeat customer – but how do you get started building a brand that attracts and converts raving fans? Digital Ready instructor Elizabeth Lewis joins us to share her insight. 0:54 – Answering an audience question 1:45 – Introducing the guest 3:54 – The difference between a…
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Setting Up Your Business for Profit-First Success
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On today's episode, Susanne Mariga shares how we can set up the financial side of our businesses for success – including tips for how to work with a bookkeeper, and how to stick with your budget. 1:38 – Not being on top of finances can cost you 2:28 – Meet Susanne 3:04 – Using physics to create a profit 7:01 – Starting small 8:03 – First steps 11:2…
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I Learned the Most at My Lowest feat. Brian Jackson ’21
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Brian Jackson is an expert when it comes to challenging himself in unchartered waters. Brian is the manager of renewables origination at TransAlta Corporation, where he oversees the company's renewable energy power purchase agreement origination activities in the United States. Brian has a well-rounded roster of degrees from Texas institutions, beg…
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Almost every business needs a team to scale. In this episode, Surabhi Lal shows us the power of fractional team members and how to build trust with our team. 1:43 – Answering an audience question 3:45 – Intros 6:14 – How to prepare to hand off work to a team member 8:49 – Setting expectations 11:24 – How to find your new team member 16:00 – Your fi…
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Price to Thrive, not just Survive with Austin L. Church
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Deciding what to charge for your service or product is at the core of your business –– so why does it feel so complicated? Austin L. Church joins Terry to walk through his pricing framework. 1:50 – Being an entrepreneur in the internet age 5:20 – Introductions 7:56 – Handling the mindset piece that makes you lowball your prices 12:10 – Start with w…
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The Fundamental Principles of Disruption feat. T. Canady Barton ’10
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Looking at T. Canady Barton’s resume, she has some of the biggest company names on the list. After a few years doing chemical engineering, oil and gas, T. pivoted to consulting, tech and entrepreneurship for the bulk of her career. In 2014, she moved to the U.K., where she was the vice president of portfolio management, digital strategy and transfo…
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Creating a Roadmap for Your Life and Business with Vishal Joseph
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Effort is only part of building a compelling business – first, you need a strong direction. In this week's episode, Terry does some live coaching with guest Vishal Joseph. They discuss vision-building, journaling, and the brain-altering effect of setting goals. 2:00 – Introduction 3:09 – Who is an entrepreneur? 7:40 – Working in your business vs. w…
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Sales Made Simple (even for introverts) with Matthew Pollard
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Sales is not just a skill for extroverts. Matthew Pollard has literally written the book on sales for introverts – he joins us today to share the story of how he went from awkward introvert to top salesman. He’ll also let you in on his system for selling, key do’s and don’ts, and share how good storytelling is a key element of sales. 3:56 – How to …
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The Pancake Princess Talks Building Authenticity Online feat. Erika Kwee ’16
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Rice Business is known for producing top industry leaders and 2016 full-time MBA graduate, Erika Kwee is no exception. Erika Kwee is the creator, photographer and writer behind The Pancake Princess, where her colorful, mouthwatering “bake-off” blog compares popular baking recipes side-by-side to help readers and aspiring bakers find recipes that ar…
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Why You Need a Personal Brand (and How to Build One)
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A personal brand is what helps you stand out from the crowd. If we’re being honest, there are probably a lot of people with your expertise – your biggest differentiation factor is you. Today’s guest, Victoria Tollossa, walks us through the basics of personal branding, and how you can get started, even if sharing personal stories still feels uncomfo…
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Navigating the Energy Transition feat. Diana Khandilyan ’20
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Diana Khandilyan is an energy industry expert who dedicated more than 20 years to the international oil and gas exploration industry, focusing on emerging technologies, process optimization and corporate sustainability. The energy transition motivated her to pursue an MBA degree from Rice Business to explore the business viability of emerging trend…
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How to Start a Consulting Business (Without Sales Gimmicks or a Fancy Website)
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Ready to turn expertise into revenue? In today's episode, Terry speaks with Kellee Williams about how to start a consulting business, including how to pick your niche, what not to do in your first year, and how to set up an audit that will bring in recurring clients. ***** 2:00 – Introduction 5:10 – How to get started as a coach or consultant 7:15 …
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How Community Built and Sustained This Business with Yudelka Carrera
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When Yudelka Carrera started her catering business, she says she didn’t know what a W-9 was. What she did have was the ability to attract a loyal team – in today's episode, Yudy shares her experience of growing a business, even through the pandemic. ***** 2:25 – Introductions 4:05 – The importance of community support 6:13 – First few months of bus…
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From Soloporeneur to Acquired by Fiverr: Sharon Lee Thony Shares Her Journey to Success
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In our inaugural episode, Terry talks to Sharon Lee Thomy about the process of building a boutique marketing agency that was eventually acquired by Fiverr. Sharon shares what made her make the leap into starting her own business, how she scaled, and mistakes she made along the way. ***** 2:37 – Meet our guest 5:00 – Journey from starting her own bu…
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The Misconception of Constructive Conflict feat. Professor Daan van Knippenberg
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Conventional wisdom says that conflict and dissent among an organization’s top leaders can improve strategy and performance. But new research indicates the opposite is true. In fact, dissent at the top often damages working relationships, communication and decision quality. In this episode of Owl Have You Know, Daan van Knippenberg joins host Scott…
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Half of the World Population Does Not Have Access to Clean Cooking feat. Dymphna van der Lans ’02
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Rice grads end up all over the world, and Dymphna van der Lans is no exception. Dymphna has worked and lived in China, India, and Kenya and engaged with island nations in the Caribbean and the Indian and Pacific Oceans to support their transition away from polluting diesel fuels to renewable sources of energy. Dymphna brings more than 25 years of e…
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Understanding Healthcare Through a Different Lens feat. Keri Sprung ’22
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Keri Sprung ’22 is the vice president for education and director of the Women’s Center at the Texas Heart Institute. She provides strategic direction to the physicians and scientists leading innovative research, education, and clinical programs at the Institute in partnership with regional, national, and international collaborators. During her stud…
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I Started My Business Because I Made a Huge Mistake feat. Wendy Fong EMBA ’13
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Many of us have probably had that moment – where you quit one job because you found your “dream” job. But that second place wasn’t everything you thought it would be. So what comes after that? Wendy Fong decided to start her own company to fulfill her search, and to help others with theirs. Wendy is a business coach and talent optimizer, with a pas…
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To access show notes, recommended resources, and sign up for launch updates, visit terryrice.co/elevate. This podcast is presented by Verizon Digital Ready. Join the free community and explore their resources here. Have a question about how to grow your business? Leave a voicemail for Terry here. ***** Connect with Terry on socials: LinkedIn: https…
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A Commitment to Community Brought Our Provost to Rice feat. Amy Dittmar
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From the president to the provost, a lot of people are working behind the scenes to make sure our university runs smoothly. As the Howard R. Hughes Provost of Rice University, Amy Dittmar oversees Rice’s academic enterprise, including direct reporting relationships for the deans of eight schools, the dean of undergraduates, the dean of graduate and…
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The Intersection of Art and Business feat. Alison Weaver and Dean Peter Rodriguez
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McNair Hall is home to an impressive collection of public art. With 19 installations that have been an intentional element of the building renovations since 2018, Rice is proud of the diverse permanent collection, which represents artists of a number of different ages, countries, genders and backgrounds. The new art helps communicate our philosophy…
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You Get Out What You Put In feat. Jan Goetgeluk ‘10 and Jesús Patiño ‘10
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The Rice Energy Finance Summit (REFS) is an annual student-led conference promoting forward-looking discussions on the most relevant energy finance, investment and strategy topics affecting the global energy industry. And founders Jan Goetgeluk and Jesús Patiño say it's just another example of what you can do with the support and resources found wi…
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Wealth Management Is All About Relationships feat. Crystal Maxwell '03
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Crystal Maxwell was born in Texas but raised in Saudi Arabia as an "oil brat." Both her parents worked for Aramco. Exploring different cultures developed her global perspective that helps shape her investment recommendations even today. She moved back to the U.S. for college and earned her bachelor’s degree in hotel restaurant management from the U…
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The Sky Is Not the Limit feat. Rawand Rasheed
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Rawand grew up watching his father's passion for engineering. Despite avoiding the field at first, Rawand developed a similar passion for the craft. Rawand is a Ph.D. candidate at the Rice University George R. Brown School of Engineering and has more than five years of experience at NASA, first as a graduate research fellow, then as a life support …
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How Two Years at Rice Alliance Became 22 feat. Brad Burke
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For our final episode of season 3, we wanted to bring you one last conversation from this year’s Alumni Reunion. Brad Burke is the managing director of Rice Alliance, Rice Business’ flagship entrepreneurship initiative launched in 2000. Brad has led Rice Alliance since 2001, helping the Rice Business Plan Competition become the world’s largest and …
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Cooperation in the U.S. - Mexico Border Region feat. Daniel Gutierrez ‘14
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Born and raised in Mexico, Daniel Gutierrez knew from an early age he wanted to build a career in economics. In 2009, Daniel and his wife moved to San Antonio to join the North American Development Bank as a senior analysis and structuring specialist. North American Development Bank is a binational financial institution, established by the governme…
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Clean Tech, Climate Change, and the Future of Energy feat. Phoebe Wang ’13
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Climate change is on the news and in our faces every day, from wildfires to record-breaking heat waves. And today, we are talking to a Rice grad who’s working to combat these developments, through clean energy, carbon management and venture capital investments. Phoebe Wang is a cleantech venture capitalist who serves as an investment partner at the…
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Everything Is a Business, Including Journalism feat. Kalyn Norwood '22
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It’s not everyday you talk to a reporter with an MBA. Kalyn Norwood is Hearst Television’s White House Correspondent. She joined the company’s Washington Bureau in July 2022, right after earning her MBA at Rice Business. An Emmy award-winning journalist, Kalyn landed in Washington D.C. after a stint in Albuquerque, where she worked as an anchor/rep…
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I See The Benefits of my MBA in Everything I Do feat. Tracy and John Dennis, FTMBA ’00 and ’93
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We’re so excited to bring you another conversation from this year’s alumni reunion! Tracy Dennis `00 and John Dennis `93 met the first week of freshman year as undergrads at Harvard and have been together ever since, even both eventually coming to Rice Business for their MBAs! Tracy is a lecturer of management at Rice Business, teaching Principles …
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Grove Collaborative Founder & CEO Stu Landesberg
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Stu Landesberg grew up in a home with sustainable products at arm’s reach, which inspired him to develop household products that are good for you, your home, and the planet. Like so many great brands often do, Grove Collaborative saw an opportunity in an emerging market and built their business to meet the moment. Learn more about how Stu kept on t…
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Everybody’s Got To Eat feat. Turner Hoff ‘13
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Turner Hoff grew up in a family of real estate entrepreneurs. When he was young, his goal was to work in construction like his father. After undergrad, he spent two years working with his father, redeveloping and flipping single-family homes in Houston, and joined Rice Business’ Full-Time MBA program in 2011, seeking a deeper understanding of real …
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His Passion for ALS Research Starts at Home feat. Daniel Barvin '18
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During this year's alumni reunion Partio, we caught up with some alums right on campus. One of those alumni was Daniel Barvin ‘18. Daniel has held many different roles, in both financial advising and oil and gas sectors, and eventually earned an MBA from Rice Business in 2018. But in December of that same year that he tested positive for the C9orf7…
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Giving Entrepreneurs the Tools to Change the World feat. Hesam Panahi, Taylor Anne Adams ‘23, and Delaney Berman ‘22
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In another installment of Owl Have You Know’s Flight Path Series, where guests share their career journeys and Rice insights, we speak to three innovators connected to the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The Liu Idea Lab is a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation at Rice University. Its director of strategic innovations is Hesam…
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Failing Forward feat. Ben Clemenceau ‘21
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In another installment of our live Owl Have You Know recording series, we invited Ben Clemenceau ‘21 back to McNair Hall to discuss his career in market research, and how earning his MBA at Rice catapulted his pivot into consulting. In December of 2022, Ben received an accelerated promotion from senior strategy consultant to business strategy manag…
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When War Broke Out, This Alum Flew Straight to Ukraine feat. Radu Filip ‘08
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Many of us watch developments in the war in Ukraine on TV, and we get updates on Twitter. But for Radu Filip, who grew up behind the iron curtain in Romania, the conflict resonates deeper. So much so that he boarded a plane in late December 2022 to head into the war zone and help with relief efforts near Kharkiv with the nonprofit Elevate Ukraine. …
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