Owl Have You Know
By Rice Business
Owl Have You Know is Rice Business’ podcast created to share the experiences of alumni, faculty, students and other members of our business community – real stories of belonging, failing, rebounding and, ultimately, succeeding. During meaningful conversations, we dive deep into how each guest has built success through troubles and triumphs before, during and after they set foot in McNair Hall.
The Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of the business school at Rice University (Rice Business) and is produced by University FM.
The Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of the business school at Rice University (Rice Business) and is produced by University FM.
Latest episode
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Three Lessons to Live By feat. Mindy Smith ’13
It takes grit for a history major to walk into a job fair for business students and convince the rep from Kraft Foods that she’s the right person for the position. But that’s exactly what our guest, Mindy Smith did. Landing that jo… -
Pivoting with Purpose feat. Will Eldridge '17
Owl Have You Know is pleased to welcome “twice-Rice” grad Will Eldridge – a consultant at Bain & Company and the president-elect of the Rice Business Alumni Association Board. Will earned his Bachelor of Science in … -
Keep a Founder’s Mentality feat. Dan Tinker
How do you take a business from bankruptcy to an $18 billion acquisition?Today’s guest is Dan Tinker, CEO and President of SRS Distribution and Rice Business alum. When Dan took over SRS, the company was bankrupt. But under his ste… -
Professors by Day, Partners for Life feat. Professor Lee Ann Butler & Professor Alex Butler
Today’s guests bring a unique blend of expertise and personal connection to the show. Lee Ann Butler and Alex Butler are not only esteemed faculty at Rice Business, but also a married couple! Lee Ann Butler, Senior Lecturer in Mana… -
Engineering the Future through Synthetic Biology feat. Shalini Yadav ’24
In this episode, we welcome Shalini Yadav, a 2024 Executive MBA graduate and visionary leader in the field of synthetic biology. With over 22 years of research experience, including a decade in leadership, Shalini has a deep expertise in … -
The Flexible Morals of American Voters feat. Professor Minjae Kim & Professor Ezra Zuckerman Sivan
Why do American voters support divisive misinformation? That’s the question driving our guests' latest research, and the focus of today's episode.Minjae Kim and Ezra Zuckerman Sivan are experts in sociology, and organizational beha… -
Change Is The Only Constant feat. Pooja Talreja ’08
From the bustling streets of Dubai to the corporate offices of Houston, Pooja Talreja's journey is one of resilience, growth, and continuous learning. Her story is not just about crossing geographical boundaries but also breaking through … -
Fail Fast, Learn and Innovate feat. Tim Okabayashi ’05
When it comes to alumni engagement, few Owls are as deeply connected as Tim Okabayashi. A proud Rice Business alum, Tim not only earned his MBA here but also served as president of the Rice Business Student Association, volunteered with t… -
Healing Veterans Through Beekeeping feat. Steve Jimenez ’22
The transition from military to civilian life can be challenging for any veteran. This was the case for our guest, Steve Jimenez. But he found peace in an unexpected place when a friend invited him to try beekeeping. In 2018, Stev… -
A Recipe for Success feat. Krissy White ’23
Krissy White '23 caught the hospitality bug after graduating from Northeastern University in 2006. She put her undergraduate degree in public & organizational communications to work immediately by joining the front office team of the …
