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Inaugural RSVF Annual Conference

Category: 3rd Party Registration, Academic Network, Corporate Innovators, Founders & Startups, General Community, Investors & Capital, Networking

WHEN

Monday

April 14, 2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT

WHERE

4201 Main St.
Houston, TX 77002

what

Register here: https://lu.ma/ximv7zzi

Join RSVF for the first-ever Annual Conference hosted by the Rice Student Venture Fund (RSVF) — a celebration of Rice University’s thriving entrepreneurial spirit and the rising generation of student-led innovation.

​This exclusive gathering brings together founders, investors, product builders, and ecosystem leaders for a high-energy evening of storytelling, deal flow, and community-building in Houston’s innovation corridor.

​🔍 What to Expect:

  • Live Startup Demos & Networking : Mingle with founders and explore emerging products built by Rice students, alumni, and researchers.
  • Opening Remarks & RSVF Fund Update: Get an inside look into our latest investments, what we’ve learned, and where we’re headed next.
  • Keynote Fireside Chat: A candid conversation with a renowned founder on his experience & the future of venture creation at universities.
  • Builder–Investor Panel: “Scaling from Campus to Market” – Featuring VCs, student founders, and ecosystem operators discussing funding, PMF, and growth.
  • Networking (7:00 – 8:00 PM): Informal conversations between investors and student founders, plus networking over food & drinks.

​🎯 Who Should Attend:

  • Student & Alumni Founders: Building something bold or exploring next steps? Come pitch, demo, and connect.
  • Investors & Accelerators: Discover deal-ready founders and promising ideas from Rice’s growing venture ecosystem.
  • Faculty, Staff, & Mentors: Support innovation and meet the future of university-born entrepreneurship.
  • Houston Innovators & Community Leaders: Be part of the momentum bridging Rice with the broader tech scene.

✅ How to Join:
Spots are limited. RSVP now to secure your place and receive detailed event logistics, parking info, and updates.

📩 Questions or Interested in Sponsorship?
Contact Jacob [jts14@rice.edu] or Pranai [pr21@rice.edu]