Welcome to the Entrepreneurship Community

For the fourth year in a row the Jones Graduate School of Business is ranked the No. 1 graduate entrepreneurship program in the United States for 2023 by the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. It’s the seventh year in the top three and the 14th year in which it has ranked in the top 10 on this prestigious list. Rice Business offers an incredibly strong community to create new businesses and realize the key role entrepreneurs play in the economy. Turning an idea into a profitable venture can seem like a daunting task, but may turn out to be the most rewarding thing for your career. Many great entrepreneurs experience many failures before seeing success, but with the courses taught at Rice and a supporting community, our program is fully equipped to assist innovation and turn passion into revenue.

The Rice Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Whether you want to learn more or are ready to start your own venture, there are many resources available at Rice Business to support your journey. Check out this in-house guide to learn more!

Rice Business Entrepreneurship Association

Check out this one-sheeter from the Rice Business Entrepreneurship Association to learn more about entrepreneurial opportunities in the Rice community.

Alumni Career Panel Series: Entrepreneurship
This is a great resource for those who want to gain insight from Rice Business alumni who work in the Entrepreneurship industry.

The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship (Rice Alliance) is Rice University’s nationally-recognized initiative devoted to the support of technology commercialization, entrepreneurship education, and the launch of technology companies.

The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie) is the home of experiential learning and co-curricular activities in entrepreneurship and innovation at Rice University. Our mission is to equip Rice students with both entrepreneurial skills and the entrepreneurial mindset to prepare them to be entrepreneurs and innovators in whatever industry they choose.

The Ion fosters a community and culture where corporate innovators, academic partners, community partners, startups, and entrepreneurs come together to solve some of the world’s greatest problems.

Established in 2012, OwlSpark provides hands-on entrepreneurship experiences and a roadmap from innovation to commercialization.

How to Interview at a Startup the Right Way

Check out this great article from Jeremy Schifeling that covers how to best approach interviewing at a startup. Don’t assume you know! Read the article here.

Rice Business CDO’s 2024–2025 Annual Report

Every advising session, employer connection, and alumni conversation reflects our mission to help students discover meaningful career paths and pursue them with purpose. The 2024–2025 Career Development Office Annual Report celebrates the milestones that define this shared success and the …

By Jessica Campbell
Jessica Campbell Executive Director
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Unlocking Global Opportunities with MBA-Exchange.com

At Rice Business, we are committed to making sure you have the right tools to take your career wherever you want it to go. Let’s talk about one of those tools: MBA-Exchange.

Think of MBA-Exchange as your global career accelerator. …

By Tiffany Stott
Tiffany Stott Director, Career Education and Advising
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Your Guide to Making the Most Out of the 2025 Early Networking Night

The Early Networking Night is coming up on Thursday, 8/28. It’s a great chance to connect with employers and set yourself up for a strong recruiting season.

To help you make the most of it, we’ve put together a few …

By Christina Nguyen
Christina Nguyen Associate Director, Employer Engagement
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Explore Industries and Build Your Network During Fall 2025 Industry Weeks

At Rice Business, we believe that preparing for a meaningful career includes more than just what you’re learning in the classroom and that’s why we’re launching Industry Weeks this fall. These immersive weeks are designed to connect students with industry …

By Tyler L. Hough
Tyler L. Hough Director, Employer Engagement
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Now Open: Apply to be a CDO Student Corporate Ambassador

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Looking for a high-impact way to grow your leadership skills, expand your network, and gain early access to engaging with top employers? The Career Development Office’s Student Corporate Ambassador Program is now accepting applications!

This volunteer opportunity gives Rice Full …

By Emile Chamoun-Farah
Emile Chamoun-Farah Assistant Director, Employer Engagement

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