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| − | *Following the summer program, startup teams participate in the [http://bayoustartupshowcase.com/|Bayou Startup Showcase] to showcase their businesses | + | *Following the summer program, startup teams participate in the [http://bayoustartupshowcase.com/| Bayou Startup Showcase] to showcase their businesses |
OwlSpark also works in collaboration Houston’s startup community to promote entreneurship and innovation at the city and state levels. | OwlSpark also works in collaboration Houston’s startup community to promote entreneurship and innovation at the city and state levels. | ||
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*[http://business.rice.edu/Brad_Burke/| Brad Burke], Managing Director, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship | *[http://business.rice.edu/Brad_Burke/| Brad Burke], Managing Director, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship | ||
*Kaz Karwowski, Executive Director, Rice Center for Engineering Leadership | *Kaz Karwowski, Executive Director, Rice Center for Engineering Leadership | ||
| − | *[http://business.rice.edu/Tom_Kraft2/|Tom Kraft], Director of Technology Ventures Development, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship | + | *[http://business.rice.edu/Tom_Kraft2/| Tom Kraft], Director of Technology Ventures Development, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship |
| − | *[http://www.ece.rice.edu/simar.aspx|Ray Simar], Professor in the Program, Rice Center for Engineering Leadership | + | *[http://www.ece.rice.edu/simar.aspx| Ray Simar], Professor in the Program, Rice Center for Engineering Leadership |
| − | *[http://business.rice.edu/Kerri_Smith/|Kerri Smith], Director of Programs, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and Acting Managing Director, OwlSpark | + | *[http://business.rice.edu/Kerri_Smith/| Kerri Smith], Director of Programs, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and Acting Managing Director, OwlSpark |
For more detailed information, see OwlSpark's [http://www.owlspark.com/founders-2/|Board of Directors website] | For more detailed information, see OwlSpark's [http://www.owlspark.com/founders-2/|Board of Directors website] | ||
Revision as of 16:35, 30 October 2015
- This page is referenced in Rice Entrepreneurship
About
Founded in 2013, OwlSpark is a program that allows Rice students, faculty, staff, and recent alumni to launch their own companies.
The program is as follows:
- a 12-week summer program for up to 10 startup teams, including:
- curriculum
- collaborative working space
- monthly living stipend
- industry mentorship
- Following the summer program, startup teams participate in the Bayou Startup Showcase to showcase their businesses
OwlSpark also works in collaboration Houston’s startup community to promote entreneurship and innovation at the city and state levels.
Team
Board of Directors
- Brad Burke, Managing Director, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship
- Kaz Karwowski, Executive Director, Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
- Tom Kraft, Director of Technology Ventures Development, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship
- Ray Simar, Professor in the Program, Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
- Kerri Smith, Director of Programs, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and Acting Managing Director, OwlSpark
For more detailed information, see OwlSpark's of Directors website
Leadership
- Kerri Smith, Managing Director
- Noy Shemer, Assistant Managing Director, Operations
- Jessica Fleenor, Assistant Managing Director, Marketing and Communications
- Ben Baldazo
- Andy Zhang
For more detailed information, see OwlSpark's website
Contact
For general information: Website For specific questions about OwlSpark: Questions
