Lilie Lightning Talks

Lilie Lightning Talks - 🚨 FBI is coming to Lilie. 🚨

No, not that FBI — think Founder. Builder. Innovator.

We're bringing back three familiar faces — former Lilie regulars who used to sit right where you're sitting — for a night of rapid-fire fireside chats. Each one gets 20 minutes in the hot seat: real questions, real stories, zero filter.

How'd they actually get started? What almost made them quit? What's the one piece of advice they wish someone had given them on day one?

We'll ask. They'll answer. And in between, expect a few curveballs — games, chaos, and surprises to keep everyone on their toes.

No topic is off-limits. Come hear what entrepreneurship actually looks like from people who've lived it — and get a little inspired to start your own thing at Lilie.

🎤 Founder. Builder. Innovator. One night. Three stories. Zero boring moments.

​Lightening Talks is a part of Lilie's FIESTA Week, a 3-day festival to kick off the school year and celebrate Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, and Art at Rice University happening August 24-26.

Discover the mind-blowing innovations from Rice University faculty, students, and alumni.

Connect with folks across many disciplines and industries who share your interests.

Learn about the resources and upcoming opportunities available to you at Lilie.

Be inspired to take the first steps on your own entrepreneurial journey.

Open to the whole Rice community!

​See the full schedule!

​​About Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie)

The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) is the home for entrepreneurship and innovation at Rice University. As the center for entrepreneurship on campus, Lilie runs courses and co-curricular programs to help develop students, researchers, faculty, and alums into entrepreneurs for life.