At Rice Business, innovation isn’t just a buzzword. It’s how we think, lead, and create impact. During Technology Industry Week, our community will explore the intersection of business, innovation, and technology and how MBAs are shaping what comes next.
Across panels and conversations with alumni and industry leaders, you’ll gain an insider’s view of tech recruiting, hear real-world stories from those who have built their careers in tech, and discover how visionary leadership drives transformation in one of today’s most dynamic industries.
Here’s what we’ve got planned:
Virtual Panel with Tech Recruiters & Alumni
Tuesday, October 28 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Virtual via Zoom
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Get a 360° view of the tech recruiting landscape from those who know it best. This virtual session brings together recruiters and alumni from top firms like Salesforce, Infosys, Dell, and C3AI to share what they look for in candidates, how to make your application stand out, and what to expect during interviews.
Whether you’re pursuing roles in product management, operations, or strategy, you’ll walk away with insights to help you approach tech recruiting with confidence.
Alumni Insights on Breaking Into Tech
Wednesday, October 29 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Spicy snacks. Candid career stories. That’s what’s on the table at this Tech Week alumni panel.
Hear directly from Rice Business alumni who have made the leap into tech and are now driving innovation across the industry. From early-stage startups to global tech companies, they’ll share the skills, strategies, and mindsets that helped them succeed and what they wish they had known before they started.
Leading Innovation & Strategic Transformation in Tech
Wednesday, October 29 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | AFC, McNair Hall
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Technology moves fast, and so do the leaders shaping its future. Join this fireside chat to hear from Rice Business alumni driving innovation and transformation across industries. They’ll share how bold ideas, agile leadership, and collaboration are redefining what’s possible. This event also includes time for networking with the alumni and Rice Business technology community members in attendance.
Panelists Include:
- Boyd Skelton ‘09, CTO & Head of Product at Westwood Global Energy Group
- Aaron J. Knape ‘08, CEO at sEATz
- Alex Saab ’18, General Manager, Cloud & AI Sales at SME&C Canada at Microsoft
Leverage the Tools at your Fingertips: CDO Technology Resources
- The Technology Career Community page with tailored insights and assets.
- Technology Recruiting Roadmap, designed to give you an at-a-glance guide to recruiting timelines, core skills employers seek, and resources to help you prepare.
- The Technology Association, a student-led organization offering opportunities to engage and connect with peers interested in the technology industry.
- The 2024 Alumni Career Panel for Technology (video) features candid advice and experiences from Rice Business graduates in the field.
These resources are here to help you make the most of your career pursuits in tech, available anytime, online.
At Rice Business, we believe innovation happens when ideas meet action and when a community comes together to explore what’s next. Join us for Technology Industry Week and discover how MBAs are leading the way in shaping the digital future.
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