Entrepreneurship

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.

Featured Articles

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When Is the Best Time to Start a Business? Here’s What to Consider

Published on November 14, 2024

Starting a business is a life-changing decision that goes beyond having a great idea—it’s about choosing the right moment to take the leap. Timing can make all the difference in a business’s success—especially when personal circumstances, market conditions, and …

How To Create a Professional Development Plan for Career Growth
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Published on October 4, 2024

Did you know that about a quarter of U.S. workers quit their jobs last year?

Over 25% of these American workers resigned from work in 2023, possibly paving the way for The Great Resignation 2.0. And the lack of career …

By Ivy Exec

Effective Leadership: How to Deal With Generational Differences in Your Team
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Published on October 4, 2024

Every generation has unique work styles and preferred communication methods. If you are an executive leading a multigenerational team, you may find it hard to encourage collaboration. Besides, you may often deal with communication barriers that frustrate employees or cause …

By Ivy Exec

10 AI Tools to Supercharge Your Job Search

Published on September 25, 2024

You’ve polished your resume, nailed down your elevator pitch, and are ready to tackle the job market—but the process still feels like an endless uphill battle. What if you had a secret weapon that could help you uncover hidden opportunities, …

By WeSolv

Employability Skills: Definition, Examples, and How to Highlight Them in Your Job Search

Published on September 25, 2024

Navigating today’s job market demands more than just expertise in your field. Employers seek individuals who come equipped with a versatile set of skills known as employability skills. These are the abilities that make you adaptable, collaborative, and effective across …