On July 1 OWL Careers became 12twenty! Learn more about this change.

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.

2021 Career Edge Industry Series: Entrepreneurship

This is a great resource for those who want to learn more about entrepreneurship and gain insight from Rice alumni who work in the entrepreneurship industry. To view the entrepreneurship career edge panel, please click here.

What If You Treated Every Interview Like a Business Pitch?

Imagine how a business pitch works. You spend time researching your potential investor, familiarising yourself with their strengths, offerings, and challenges. You create a presentation slide that highlights your solutions and explains how you will implement them. And then you …

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Soft Skills Aren’t So Soft Anymore: How to Demonstrate What Matters

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Imagine losing out on promotion despite exceptional technical skills—simply because you struggled to demonstrate adaptability and teamwork. How much are your soft skills holding you back? The workplace landscape has undergone a profound transformation over recent years. 

As automation and …

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OWL Careers is now 12Twenty

Starting July 1, OWL Careers (our previous career platform) officially became part of 12Twenty, Rice University’s unified career services platform. While many have known it as OWL Careers, it’s actually been powered by 12Twenty all along. Now, we’re aligned with …

By Troy Tabner
Troy Tabner Associate Director of Communications and Events
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How to Improve Your Negotiation Skills to Get Ahead at Work

Negotiation is everywhere—whether you’re asking for a raise, closing a deal, or simply deciding where to eat with friends. The truth is, no one is born a master negotiator. Like any other skill, negotiation skills must be learned, practiced, and …

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Can You Ask for a Raise After a Layoff? Yes—Here’s How to Do It Thoughtfully

The economy is uncertain. Layoffs are happening left and right. You’re still standing—but now you’re wondering if it’s a bad time to ask for that raise you’ve been wanting. On one hand, you’ve taken on more work and proven your …

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